Question

In the expenditure cycle, good control dictates that expenditures should be paid by check. This may not be feasible when minor purchases are made. To facilitate quick payment for minor purchases, a(n) ________ should be set up and maintained using ________.A) special bank account; disbursement vouchersB) imprest fund; vouchersC) cash box; small denomination billsD) petty cash fund; procurement cards

Answer 1

To facilitate quick payment for minor purchases, a PETTY CASH FUND should be set up and maintained using RECEIPTS.

Step-by-step explanation:

There is a mistake on the question, the actual cash is assigned to the petty cash fund, but the system that controls the petty cash fund is called the imprest system. The term imprest system is a very old term that refers to recording and replenishing the petty cash fund.

Initially a certain amount of money is set up as a petty cash fund and recorded under the petty cash account. Then as small expenses are paid using that money, they have to be recorded in receipts (or vouchers if you are British). Then as the petty fund is used up, the receipts are added and recorded, and then the fund is replenished.

Answer 2

Answer:B) imprest fund; vouchers

Explanation:Imprest Fund is a small amount of money kept aside in a box,a container or a locker,it is usually managed by a custodian or the owner of the money to handle or manage incidents or unexpected situations. Most organisations give Imprest funds to certain Departments to manage unplanned and incidental occurrence.

Vouchers are a piece of note or printed paper that are used in exchange for cash, especially as it relates to imprest expenditures. Vouchers will help to create a form of control and monitoring on the use of imprest funds.