The petty cash fund of $200 for Ginther Company appeared as follows on December 31, 2014:   Cash                                                                                        $61.60 Petty cash vouchers          Freight in                                                $27.40          Postage                                                     45.00          Balloons for a special occasion                63.00   Instructions Briefly describe when the petty

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The petty cash fund of $200 for Ginther Company appeared as follows on December 31, 2014:

 

Cash                                                                                        $61.60

Petty cash vouchers

         Freight in                                                $27.40

         Postage                                                     45.00

         Balloons for a special occasion                63.00

 

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  1. Briefly describe when the petty cash fund should be replenished. Because there is cash on hand, is there a need to replenish the fund at year end on December 31? Explain. (2 marks)
  2. Prepare in general journal form the entry to replenish the fund. (3 marks)
  3. On December 31, the office manager gives instructions to increase the petty cash fund by $50. Make the appropriate journal entry. (2 marks)
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