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A petty cash fund was established with a $600 balance. It currently has cash of $18 and petty cash tickets as shown below:
Travel expense |
$101 |
Office supplies expense |
285 |
Equipment rental expense |
79 |
Which of the following would be included in the journal entry to replenish the Petty Cash fund?
a |
credit to Cash Short & Over for $117 |
b |
debit to Cash Short & Over for $117 |
c |
debit to Petty Cash for $117 |
d |
credit to Petty Cash for $117 |
Petty cash beginning balance = $600
Total cash expenses = Travel expense + Office supplies expense + Equipment rental expense
= 101 + 285 + 79
= $465
Remaining cash = $18
Cash Short & Over = Petty cash beginning balance - Total cash expenses - Remaining cash
= 600 - 465 - 18
= $117
Hence, there is cash shortage of $117.
Journal entry to replenish the Petty Cash fund will include a debit to Cash Short & Over $117
Correct option is (b)