Petty Cash Fund
Response to the following problem:
On January 2, 2008, Cleaver Video Stores decided to set up a petty cash fund. The treasurer established the fund by writing and cashing a $300 check and placing the coin and currency in a locked petty cash drawer. Edward Haskell was designated as the custodian for the fund. During January, the following receipts were given to Haskell in exchange for cash from the fund:
U.S. Post Office (stamps) $76.00
Speedy Delivery Service 45.30
Cake N Cookies 'party for retiring employee) 65.40
Office Supply Superstore (paper, pencils) 36.00
A count of the cash in the drawer on January 31 revealed a balance of $74.10. The treasurer wrote and cashed a check on the same day to restore the fund to its original balance of $300. Prepare the necessary journal entries, with explanations, for January. Assume that all stamps and office supplies were used during the month.