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Project Title: Journal Entries of an

Office Canteen
1. Introduction
An office canteen is a vital part of employee welfare, providing food and refreshments
during work hours. Running an office canteen involves several financial activities, such as
purchasing ingredients, selling meals, paying wages to staff, and settling utility bills. These
activities need to be accurately recorded to manage the canteen’s financial health.

The aim of this project is to demonstrate how journal entries are made for typical
transactions in an office canteen. These journal entries are then posted to ledger accounts
and compiled into financial statements such as the trial balance and income statement. This
project provides a basic understanding of bookkeeping and accounting practices, helping
ensure the canteen's smooth financial operation.

2. Types of Transactions in an Office Canteen


In an office canteen, the common transactions that need to be recorded are:
- Purchases: Buying food items and other supplies necessary for the canteen’s operation.
- Sales: Income from selling meals and drinks to employees.
- Wages: Salaries paid to the staff working in the canteen.
- Utilities: Payments for electricity, water, and other essential services.
- Repairs and Maintenance: Expenses incurred for maintaining kitchen equipment and the
canteen premises.

By recording these transactions, the office canteen can manage its finances effectively,
maintain profitability, and ensure transparency in its financial dealings.

3. Sample Journal Entries


Date Particulars Debit (₹) Credit (₹)

01/09/24 Purchases A/c 8,000 8,000


To Accounts Payable
A/c
(Being purchase of
food supplies on
credit)

05/09/24 Cash A/c 12,000 12,000


To Sales A/c
(Being sale of meals
to employees)

10/09/24 Wages Expense A/c 15,000 15,000


To Bank A/c
(Being payment of
staff wages)

15/09/24 Utility Expense A/c 3,500 3,500


To Cash A/c
(Being payment of
utility bills)

20/09/24 Maintenance 5,000 5,000


Expense A/c
To Cash A/c
(Being payment for
maintenance of
equipment)

4. Ledger Accounts
| Date | Particulars | Purchases (₹) | Sales (₹) | Wages (₹) | Utilities (₹) |
Maintenance (₹) |
|------------|-----------------------|---------------|-----------|-----------|---------------|-----------------|
| 01/09/24 | Purchases A/c | 8,000 | | | | |
| 05/09/24 | Sales A/c | | 12,000 | | | |
| 10/09/24 | Wages Expense A/c | | | 15,000 | | |
| 15/09/24 | Utility Expense A/c | | | | 3,500 | |
| 20/09/24 | Maintenance A/c | | | | | 5,000 |

5. Trial Balance as on 30th September 2024


| Account Name | Debit (₹) | Credit (₹) |
|-------------------------|-----------|------------|
| Purchases A/c | 8,000 | |
| Sales A/c | | 12,000 |
| Wages Expense A/c | 15,000 | |
| Utility Expense A/c | 3,500 | |
| Maintenance Expense A/c | 5,000 | |
| Accounts Payable A/c | | 8,000 |
| Cash A/c | | 15,500 |
| Bank A/c | | 15,000 |
6. Financial Statements
**Income Statement for the period ending 30th September 2024**
| Particulars | Amount (₹) |
|--------------------------|------------|
| **Revenue** | |
| Sales | 12,000 |
| **Less: Expenses** | |
| Purchases | 8,000 |
| Wages | 15,000 |
| Utility Expenses | 3,500 |
| Maintenance Expenses | 5,000 |
| **Net Loss** | (19,500) |

**Balance Sheet as on 30th September 2024**


**Assets**
- Cash: ₹15,500

**Liabilities**
- Accounts Payable: ₹8,000

**Capital**
- Retained Earnings: ₹(19,500) (Loss)

7. Analysis of Journal Entries


The journal entries of an office canteen give a clear understanding of its financial health. For
example, the purchases made on credit increase the canteen's liabilities, while sales
generate income, which is reflected in the sales ledger. Wages are an essential recurring
expense, and their payment reduces the canteen’s cash or bank balance. Utility and
maintenance payments are necessary for the smooth operation of the canteen, and these
also reduce the overall available funds.

8. Conclusion
Maintaining accurate journal entries is critical for tracking the financial performance of the
office canteen. Through systematic bookkeeping, the canteen can manage its income and
expenses efficiently. The project demonstrates how journal entries are created for typical
canteen transactions, how these entries are posted to ledger accounts, and how financial
statements are prepared based on these entries. By following this process, the canteen can
ensure its financial health and identify areas where expenses can be minimized or revenues
increased.
9. Appendix
- Sample Invoices for food supplies
- Salary slips for canteen staff
- Utility bill receipts

10. Bibliography
- Accounting textbooks and reference materials
- Online resources for bookkeeping in small businesses

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