Asked by Michael McGuire on Jul 08, 2024

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On April 3, Snappy Sales decides to establish a $135 petty cash fund to relieve the burden on Accounting.
(a) Journalize the establishment of the fund.
(b) On April 11, the petty cash fund has receipts for mail and postage of $32.75, contributions and donations of$25.25, meals and entertainment of $68.00, and $9.75 in cash. Journalize the replenishment of the fund.
(c) On April 12, Snappy Sales decides to increase petty cash to $175. Journalize this transaction.

Petty Cash Fund

A minor sum of money maintained in reserve for completing instant transactions for various minor costs.

Journalize

Recording financial transactions in the appropriate book of accounts, ensuring they are officially documented.

Replenishment

The process of filling up or restocking inventory or supplies to maintain required levels.

  • Activate skills in journal entry compilation for cash dealings, notably in the areas of cash accumulation and petty cash fund custody.
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hawra alkhawajaJul 09, 2024
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 (a) Apr. 3 Petty Cash135.00 Cash 135.00 (b)     11  Mail and Postage Expense 32.75 Contributi ons and Donations  Expense 25.25 Meals and Entertainment  Expense 68.00 Cash Short and Over 0.75 Cash 125.25(c)     12 Petty Cash 40.00 Cash 40.00\begin{array}{|l|l|r|r|}\hline \text { (a) Apr. 3 }&Petty~Cash & 135.00 & \\\hline & \text { Cash } & & 135.00 \\\hline & & & \\\hline \text { (b)~~~~~11 }& \text { Mail and Postage Expense } & 32.75 & \\\hline & \begin{array}{l}\text { Contributi ons and Donations } \\\text { Expense }\end{array} & 25.25 & \\\hline& \begin{array}{l}\text { Meals and Entertainment } \\\text { Expense }\end{array} & 68.00 & \\\hline & \text { Cash Short and Over } & & 0.75 \\\hline & \text { Cash } & & 125.25 \\\hline\\\hline (c)~~~~~12& \text { Petty Cash } & 40.00 & \\\hline & \text { Cash } & & 40.00 \\\hline\end{array} (a) Apr. 3  (b)     11 (c)     12Petty Cash Cash  Mail and Postage Expense  Contributi ons and Donations  Expense  Meals and Entertainment  Expense  Cash Short and Over  Cash  Petty Cash  Cash 135.0032.7525.2568.0040.00135.000.75125.2540.00