Yes, petty cash is a current asset. A current asset is any asset that will provide an economic benefit within one year. Petty cash refers to spending cash that a company has readily available. Because it is capable of providing an economic benefit as is, it is considered a current asset.
Is Petty Cash a Current Asset? FAQs
Yes, petty cash is a current asset.
A current asset is any asset that will provide an economic benefit within one year.
Petty cash refers to spending cash that a company has readily available.
Because petty cash is capable of providing an economic benefit as is, it is always considered a current asset.
Petty cash is normally recorded as an asset account on the balance sheet with a debit entry and credited when it’s spent or replenished.
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