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How to start a petty cash fund

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What is Petty Cash? Petty cash is a small amount of cash that is used to make incidental cash purchases and reimbursements , such as for delivered meals. Petty cash can mitigate the effects of the more cumbersome accounts payable process, which involves the issuance of a check.

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Petty cash procedure

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Related Courses Bookkeeping Guidebook Corporate Cash Management How to Audit Cash Optimal Accounting for Cash How to Fund Petty Cash When cash is added to a petty cash fund, the basic concept is to replace the amount of any cash that had previously been disbursed from the fund.

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Cash fraud schemes

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Intercept in Deposit Pouch The person delivering cash deposits to the bank can remove cash from the pouch on the way to the bank. This issue can be mitigated by handing off the cash to an armored truck for delivery. Another option is to steal the entire box, thereby ensuring that all cash and coins are removed.

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Asset classification definition

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Examples of Asset Classifications Common asset classifications are as follows: Cash. Includes cash in checking accounts, petty cash, and deposit accounts. Doing so makes it easier to account for the assets in this group. Receivables. Includes trade receivables and receivables due from employees. Fixed Assets.

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Bookkeeping Document Checklist: Collect and Organize Your Financial Documents

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We have compiled a checklist of information to share with your bookkeeper: Business Documents: Business licenses and permits Employer Identification Number (EIN) Articles of Incorporation or Organization Operating Agreement or Bylaws (if applicable) Any relevant registrations or certifications Financial Statements: Balance Sheet Income Statement Cash (..)

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Cash receipts procedure

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How to Process Cash Receipts The process of receiving cash is highly regimented, because the task of processing checks is loaded with controls. They are needed to ensure that checks are recorded correctly, deposited promptly, and not stolen or altered anywhere in the process.

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Asset accounts definition

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The general categories of asset accounts are as follows, along with the accounts commonly used within each category: Current Asset Accounts Cash. Includes bills and coins on hand, such as petty cash. Bank deposits. Includes cash kept in depository accounts. Marketable securities.