How much is the petty cash short or over? b. What is the adjusted balance of the petty cash fund at December 31, 2015? c. The adjusting entry at December 31, 2015 would include a?

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The petty cash custodian of Barbie Inc presented the following on December 31, 2015, the end of the company's business year:

 

Coins and Currency - 825 

Petty Cash Vouchers

Postage - 210

Office Supplies - 450  

Transportation Expense - 170

Computer Repairs - 400

Advance to office staff - 750

A check drawn by Barbie Inc payable to the petty cash custodian - 3,600

Postage Stamps - 150

An employuee's check, returned by bank, marked as NSF - 1,000

An envelope containing currency of 1,890 for a gift for a retiring employee - 1,890

 

The general ledger shows an imprest petty cash fund balance of 16,000.

 

a. How much is the petty cash short or over?

b. What is the adjusted balance of the petty cash fund at December 31, 2015?

c. The adjusting entry at December 31, 2015 would include a?

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