Required information Learning Objective 06-P2: Explain and record petty cash fund transactions. Petty cash payments are payments of small amounts for items such as postage, courier fees, minor repairs, and supplies. A company usually sets up one or more petty cash funds. A petty cash fund cashier is responsible for safekeeping the cash, making payments from this fund, and keeping receipts and records. A Petty Cash account is debited only when the fund is established or increased in amount. When the fund is replenished, petty cash payments are recorded with debits to expense (or asset) accounts and a credit to Cash. Petty Cash System of Control - Illustration Required information Learning Objective 06-P2: Explain and record petty cash fund transactions. Petty cash payments are payments of small amounts for items such as postage, courier fees, minor repairs, and supplies. A company usually sets up one or more petty cash funds. A petty cash fund cashier is responsible for safekeeping the cash, making payments from this fund, and keeping receipts and records. A Petty Cash account is debited only when the fund is established or increased in amount. When the fund is replenished, petty cash payments are recorded with debits to expense (or asset) accounts and a credit to Cash. Petty Cash System of Control - Illustration