General
Petty Cash Theft / Unexplained Shortage
Recording a loss when the physical petty cash count is missing money that cannot be accounted for by receipts.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loss from Theft / Cash Short | Expense (+) | 50.00 | - |
| Petty Cash | Asset (-) | - | 50.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
If money is missing and there is no receipt, it cannot be recorded as a business expense like 'Supplies'. It must be recorded as a loss to reduce the asset to its true physical balance.
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