1. Prepare journal entries to record the transactions. 2. How much is the petty cash on January31, 2020 before the replenishment?

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On December 1, 2020, Wacky Company established an imprest petty cash fund. 

2020

Dec 1 Established an imprest petty cash fund of 10,000 by writing a check on National Bank

Dec 20 Replenished the petty cash fund by writing a check on National Bank. The fund contained:

Currency and coins     1,000

Vouchers for selling expenses    5,000

Vouchers for miscellaneous expense  2,000

Vouchers for equipment    2,000

Dec. 31 The petty cash fund was not replenished. The fund contained:

Currency and coins   6,000

Postdated employee's check  2,000

Vouchers for selling expenses 1,500

Vouchers for transportation 500

2021

Jan 15. Encashed the employee's check. The proceeds were retained in the fund.

Jan 31. Replenished the petty cash fund by writing a check on National Bank. The petty cash vouchers for January expenditures are:

Distribution costs 500

Administrative expenses 2,000

Transportation 1,000

Payment for supplier's invoice 1,200

Required:

1. Prepare journal entries to record the transactions.

2. How much is the petty cash on January31, 2020 before the replenishment?

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