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    Feb 9, 2007, 12:06 PM
    Prior Year Reimbursement for expense
    We have completed our financial statements for prior years. We collected a check for prior year reimbursement. My co-workers are saying put it to the expense account is was taken from. I say no because the year has closed. Consider it non-operating income.

    What do we do?
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    Feb 9, 2007, 12:42 PM
    Let me see if I have this straight.

    In 2006 you incurred an expense, let's call is X Expense.

    However, now in 2007 you get a cheque to reimburse you for it.

    Then go back to the 2006 statements and
    Dr. Cash
    Cr. Expense

    That is, lower your expenses from 2006.

    Why?
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