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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Establishing a Petty Cash Fund document in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering the date of the request at the top of the form. This is crucial for record-keeping.
  3. Fill in the 'Payee' section with 'Psychology Petty Cash' and ensure that all amounts are clearly stated in the designated fields.
  4. In the 'Explanation' section, provide a brief description of why funds are needed, such as compensating research participants.
  5. Complete the 'Petty Cash Custodian' field with your name and location, ensuring you include contact information for cash pick-up.
  6. Make sure to sign and date where indicated, confirming that you prepared this form and understand its contents.
  7. Finally, submit your completed form for departmental approval by having it signed by your department chair or designate.

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The steps are clear and easy: Establish a petty cash fund. Define petty cash policy. Maintain a petty cash log. Recording transactions. Reconciling and replenishing. Make policies simple and accessible. Track and analyze spending trends. Add accountability with digital tools.
A petty cash journal entry example When you first establish a petty cash fund, youll need to record the transfer of funds from your main bank account to the petty cash account. This operation makes sure the transaction is properly reflected in your general ledger.
A petty cash fund is established to allow departments to make small cash purchases. Funds are not authorized for advances of any type, cashing of personal checks, loans, IOUs, gifts, awards, etc. Cash overages/shortages must be cleared, at a minimum, weekly.
When you first create your petty cash fund, you record a debit to your petty cash account and a credit to your bank account in your general ledger. For example, if you take $200 out of the bank to fund your petty cash, you record the withdrawal from your bank account and note that the funds were for your petty cash.
What are the steps in setting up a petty cash system? Establish petty cash policies and procedures. Employ a petty cash custodian. Determine the amount of petty cash you need. Finance the petty cash account. Ensure the security of the petty cash funds. Ensure bookkeeping and monitor every spending. Request for receipts.