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प्रश्न
What is a petty cash book?
What do you understand by petty cash book?
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उत्तर
- The petty cash book records small, petty expenses of a business, handled by a petty cashier.
- It separates minor expenses like postage, telegrams, and coolie hire from the main cash book to avoid overburdening the chief cashier.
- It acts as both the original and final entry book for petty expenses, showing cash received and payments made.
- Its balance always shows cash in hand, ensuring payments don’t exceed the cash advanced.
- The petty cash book improves efficiency and control over petty cash and reduces fraud risks.
- Only total petty expenses are posted to the ledger, simplifying accounting tasks.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer the following question in one sentence:
State the meaning of Imprest System of Petty Cash Book.
Give word/term or phrase for the following statement:
Person who maintains Petty Cash Book.
Do you agree with the following statement:
Petty Cash Book is a book having a record of big payments.
Complete the following sentence:
Petty Cash Book is used for recording ______ expenses.
Prepare analytical petty cash book from the following particulars under imprest system:
| 2017 July |
₹ | |
| 1 | Received advance form cashier | 2,000 |
| 7 | Paid for writing pads and registers | 100 |
| 8 | Purchased white papers | 50 |
| 10 | Paid auto charges | 200 |
| 15 | Paid wages | 300 |
| 18 | Postal charges | 100 |
| 21 | Purchased stationery | 450 |
| 23 | Tea expenses | 60 |
| 25 | Paid for speed post | 150 |
| 27 | Refreshment expenses | 250 |
| 31 | Paid for carriage | 150 |
Explain the meaning of the imprest system of petty cash book.
Correct the following sentences and rewrite the same:
The person who maintain Petty Cash Book is called Chief Cashier.
Prepare Analytical Petty Cash Book from the following transactions in the books of Swarali General Stores, Kolhapur. The imprest amount is ₹ 1,500 received from the main cashier.
| 2018 January | Amt (₹) | |
| 01 | Paid Cartage | 50 |
| 02 | Telephone Charges | 40 |
| 02 | Bus Fare | 20 |
| 03 | Postage | 30 |
| 04 | Refreshment to Employees | 80 |
| 06 | Courier Charges | 30 |
| 08 | Refreshment to Customers | 50 |
| 10 | Cartage | 35 |
| 15 | Taxi Fare to Manager | 70 |
| 18 | Purchased Stationery | 65 |
| 20 | Bus Fare | 10 |
| 22 | Xerox Charges | 30 |
| 25 | Internet Charges | 35 |
| 27 | Postage Stamps | 200 |
| 29 | Repair on Furniture | 105 |
| 30 | Cleaning Expenses | 115 |
| 31 | Miscellaneous Expenses | 100 |
From the following information prepare Columnar Petty Cash Book kept on imprest system in the books of Manisha Books Stall, Beed.
| 2018 April | Amt (₹) | |
| 01 | Opening petty cash balance | 200 |
| 02 | Received a bearer cheque to make up the imprest amount | 1,200 |
| 03 | Gave a tips to peon | 40 |
| 04 | Purchased stationery | 150 |
| 05 | Paid Taxi Fare | 35 |
| 06 | Purchased Stamp pad | 140 |
| 07 | Paid Cartage | 40 |
| 08 | Paid Bus Fare | 30 |
| 11 | Paid to sweeper | 50 |
| 13 | Purchased a Box of pencils | 40 |
| 14 | Paid Mobile charges | 35 |
| 15 | Gave to Sohan on account | 250 |
| 19 | Paid for Refreshment to staff | 150 |
| 20 | Paid Railway Fare | 30 |
| 21 | Paid Carriage | 65 |
From the following information prepare Columnar Petty Cash Book kept on imprest system in the books of Manisha Books Stall, Beed.
| 2018 April | Amt (₹) | |
| 01 | Opening petty cash balance | 200 |
| 02 | Received a bearer cheque to make up the imprest amount | 1,200 |
| 03 | Gave a tips to peon | 40 |
| 04 | Purchased stationery | 150 |
| 05 | Paid Taxi Fare | 35 |
| 06 | Purchased Stamp pad | 140 |
| 07 | Paid Cartage | 40 |
| 08 | Paid Bus Fare | 30 |
| 11 | Paid to sweeper | 50 |
| 13 | Purchased a Box of pencils | 40 |
| 14 | Paid Mobile charges | 35 |
| 15 | Gave to Sohan on account | 250 |
| 19 | Paid for Refreshment to staff | 150 |
| 20 | Paid Railway Fare | 30 |
| 21 | Paid Carriage | 65 |
