Accounting for IGCSE & O level - The Fundamentals Of Accounting (Section 2 - No. 41)

What are the advantages of using the imprest system for petty cash?
a) A record of all cash transactions is kept, the process of replenishing cash is not too difficult, but there's not a set amount
b) The imprest system allows more control to be kept, with a set amount, and all expenses are reimbursed in the imprest period.
c) A record of all cash transactions is kept, and the process of replenishing cash is simple, as it keeps a set amount.
d) The process of keeping records is too difficult, and it has no control over cash flow.

Explanation

The imprest system allows more control to be kept, with a set amount, and all expenses are reimbursed in the imprest period.

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