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How do you reconcile petty cash and expense floats?

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Answer

Petty cash reconciliation compares the fixed float to cash on hand plus vouchers/receipts for amounts spent; the two must equal the imprest amount. Differences indicate missing receipts or errors. On replenishment, expenses are posted and the float restored to its set level, keeping the control tight.
Imprest float 500. Cash on hand 120 + receipts 375 = 495.
  Shortage 5 to investigate; replenish 380 to restore 500.
Real-world example A petty-cash count comes up $5 short of the float plus receipts, prompting a review before replenishment.

Common follow-ups: What is an imprest system? | What does a shortage indicate?

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