The document describes and compares the imprest fund method and fluctuation method for managing a petty cash fund. Under the imprest fund method, a fixed amount is maintained in the petty cash fund and expenses are not recorded until replenishment. Under the fluctuation method, expenses are recorded as they occur and reduce the petty cash balance, with replenishment returning it to the fixed amount. The document provides a month-long example of transactions under each method and notes the ending balances.
The document describes and compares the imprest fund method and fluctuation method for managing a petty cash fund. Under the imprest fund method, a fixed amount is maintained in the petty cash fund and expenses are not recorded until replenishment. Under the fluctuation method, expenses are recorded as they occur and reduce the petty cash balance, with replenishment returning it to the fixed amount. The document provides a month-long example of transactions under each method and notes the ending balances.
The document describes and compares the imprest fund method and fluctuation method for managing a petty cash fund. Under the imprest fund method, a fixed amount is maintained in the petty cash fund and expenses are not recorded until replenishment. Under the fluctuation method, expenses are recorded as they occur and reduce the petty cash balance, with replenishment returning it to the fixed amount. The document provides a month-long example of transactions under each method and notes the ending balances.