JAMB Principles of Accounts 1998 Question 12

Question 12

Petty Cash

Use the information below to answer questions 11 and 12.
The initial imprest as at July 1st was ₦500. Petty cash vouchers with the custodian by July 15th added up to ₦394. An I O U slip received from a co-worker was ₦65 and there was a shortage of ₦5 cash. The co-worker made refund on July 18th just before the imprest was replenished.
The amount required to replenish the payments made from the imprest was

  1. A.₦399
  2. B.₦394
  3. C.₦358
  4. D.₦101.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (₦394)

Explanation

The imprest is restored by the amount of the vouchers paid, ₦394 (the IOU was refunded before replenishment).