Question

Assume that the custodian of a $810 petty cash fund has $182.50 in coins and currency plus $598.50 in receipts at the end of the month. The entry to replenish the petty cash fund will include:_____
a. A credit to Cash Over and Short for $628.
b. A debit to Petty Cash for $598.50.
c. A debit to Cash Over and Short for $29.00.
d. A credit to Cash for $598.50.
e. A debit to Cash for $570.

Answer 1

Answer: c. A debit to Cash Over and Short for $29.00.

Explanation:

Difference between petty cash allocation and petty cash balance and receipts

= 810 - (598.50 + 182.50)

= $29

This $29 will be debited to the Cash Over and Short Account along with Expenses of $598.50. The total of these two will then be credited to the Cash account to replenish the money in Petty Cash back to the allocation of $810.