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Question No. 5:
Treatment of Replacement Cheques, Unclaimed and Stale Cheques in APPM and Lost Cheques and Time-Expired Cheques in Account Code Vol. III:
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Replacement Cheques:
- If a cheque is lost or damaged, issue a replacement cheque.
- Properly document the reason for replacement and maintain records.
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Unclaimed and Stale Cheques:
- Set a policy for handling unclaimed cheques after a specified period (e.g., six months).
- Write off unclaimed/stale cheques from the books.
- If required by law, record a liability for unclaimed funds.
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Lost Cheques:
- If a cheque is lost, investigate the circumstances.
- Record the loss in the accounting records.
- Issue a replacement cheque if necessary.
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Time-Expired Cheques:
- Cheques have a validity period (usually six months).
- After expiry, reverse the cheque transaction.
- Debit the cash account and credit the original expense account.
These procedures ensure proper handling of cheques and accurate financial reporting.
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