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    ACCOUNTING POLICY

    CHILDRENS JOYFOUNDATION

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    I. INTRODUCTION

    This manual has been prepared to

    document the internal accounting

    procedures for the Childrens JoyFoundation, Inc. This purpose is to ensure

    that assets are safeguarded, that financial

    statements are in conformity

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    with generally accepted accountingprinciples, that existing laws and

    regulations are complied with in good faith

    and that finances are managed withresponsible stewardship.

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    II. RESPONSIBILITY OF USER STAFF

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    All personnel with a role in the

    management of Childrens Joy Foundation,Inc. financial operation are expected to

    uphold the policies in this manual. It is the

    intention of ChildrensJoy Foundation, Inc.that this manual serves as our

    commitment to proper, consistent and

    accurate financial management and

    reporting.

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    III. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

    STRUCTURE

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    The financial management of ChildrensJoy

    Foundation, Inc. will be the responsibility of

    the Board, the Executive Director, and the

    Finance Department of the foundation.

    Financial management function includes:

    Planning, budgeting and forecasting

    Work and Financial Plan

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    Control- accounting, financial and compliance

    reporting, procurement and general financial

    administration such as payroll and financial

    analysis

    Evaluating and selecting sources of funds

    Monitoring the application of Funds

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    IV. DIVISION OF DUTIES

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    All individuals involved in the financial

    process, through the performance of their

    control duties, are expected to ensure that

    each transaction is appropriate, valid,

    reasonable, funded and accurately and

    timely recorded. Divisions of duties are as

    follows:

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    a. Board of Trustees

    The Board usually delegates the responsibilities

    of financial management to the Finance

    Department. The board is responsible to:

    Review and approve Work and Financial

    Plan

    Review and approve all financial reports

    Review application of funds according to

    approved Work and Financial Plan

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    b. Executive Director

    The Executive Director is the head of the operationof the Foundation. He/ She reports directly to the

    Board of Trustee and is responsible to:

    Execute or implement all policies and directives

    mandated by the Board of Trustees.

    Set direction of the Foundation based on the

    vision, mission, goals and objectives of the

    Foundation. Supervise and monitor the operation of the

    Foundation.

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    Prepare monthly progress and annual accomplishment

    report to the Board of Trustees and to governmentagencies where such reports are required.

    Establish linkages and networks with other civil society

    organizations, government agencies, and local

    government units to build partnership and workingcoordination.

    Represent the Foundation in activities where the

    participation of the foundation is needed or in

    activities as mandated by the Board of Trustees.

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    Ensure that funds are applied to intended

    purposes

    Review and approve all financial reports to be

    presented to the Board

    Authorize all inter-fund transfers

    Review and approve advances to employees

    Review and approve all vouchers, invoices and

    checks

    Approve all reimbursements

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    c. Finance Officer

    He/She is responsible to:

    Review and approve financial reports

    Ensure compliance in financial reporting andtimely submission of reports to regulators

    Review vouchers and invoices that requireshis/her signature

    Review request for fund transfers

    Review payroll summary for the correct payee,hours worked and check amount

    Review reimbursements

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    d. Accountant

    He/She is responsible to:

    Ensures that financial records are maintained incompliance with lawful and accepted procedures andpolicies

    Review the payroll, including payroll tax returns.

    Conduct random petty cash count Review bank reconciliations

    Prepare monthly financial reports under thesupervision of the Finance Officer compliant to BIR,

    SEC and DSWD. Double checks all reimbursement requests against

    receipts provided

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    e. Bookkeeper

    He/She is responsible to:

    Under the supervision of the accountant, the mainresponsibility of the bookkeeper is to keep andmaintain all required accounting books and recordsapplicable to the operation of the foundation.

    Review proper authorization of transactions prior torecording

    Maintains and reconciles the general ledger monthly.

    Summarize monthly receipts, disbursements and

    adjustments made Prepare bank reconciliation

    Prepare lapsing schedule

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    g. Cashier

    He/She is responsible to:

    Manages the petty cash fund

    Prepare liquidation of petty cash upon

    reimbursement.

    Double checks all reimbursement requests

    against receipts provided

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    1.1 Basis of Accounting

    The financial statements of Childrens Joy

    Foundation, Inc. will be prepared in

    accordance with Philippine Financial Reporting

    Standard for Small Medium-Enterprise (PRFS

    for SMEs). It requires management to exercise

    professional judgment in the process of

    applying the foundations accounting policy.

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    Accounting estimate and assumption are

    use in preparing the financial statements.

    Although these estimates are based on

    managements best knowledge ofcurrent events and actions, actual result

    may ultimately differ from estimates.

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    Childrens Joy Foundation, Inc. shall apply

    accrued based accounting method.

    Revenue and grants/donations shall berecorded in the accounting period it is

    received and expenses recognized when

    incurred.

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    Changes in accounting estimates will be

    accounted for prospectively.

    Prior period errors will be corrected

    retrospectively unless impracticable

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    1.2 Property and Equipment

    Properties, Plant and equipment arecarried at cost less accumulated

    depreciation. The initial cost of

    property and equipment comprisesits purchase price, including import

    duties,

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    Depreciation shall be computed using the

    straight-line method over the following

    estimated useful life of the properties and

    equipment:

    Asset Type Estimated Life in Years

    Buildings & Improvements 20

    Transportation Equipment 5

    Furniture and Fixtures 5

    Communication Equipment 3

    Office & Other Equipment 5

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    Useful lives and method of depreciation

    are reviewed and adjusted prospectively

    if appropriate, if there is an indication of

    a significant change since the last

    reporting date to ensure that periods and

    method of depreciation are consistent

    with the expected economic benefits of

    property and equipment.

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    If parts are replaced, the cost will be added to

    the carrying value of the asset if it is expected

    to provide incremental economic benefit. If

    not, then the repairs will be expensed.

    Fully depreciated assets are retained in

    accounts until they are no longer in use and no

    further depreciation is charged to the current

    operation.

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    Construction in progress is stated at costless any recognized impairment loss. This

    includes the costs of construction and

    other direct costs. Construction inprogress is not depreciated until such

    time that the relevant assets ate

    completed and put into operations.

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    1.3 Fund Accounting

    The Foundation is a not-for-profitorganization that employs the fund

    method of accounting to ensure the

    compliance with limitations andrestrictions placed on the use of its

    financial resources available to the

    foundation.

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    The accounts of the foundation are

    maintained in accordance with the

    principles of fund accounting in which

    resources for various purposes areclassified for accounting and reporting

    purposes into funds established according

    to their nature and purposes.

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    1.4 Revenue and Expenses

    The Foundation recognizes income from fundraising activities and bequest whenunassailable right to the gift has beenestablished and the proceeds are measurable

    in amount.

    Expenses are the gross outflow of economicbenefits during the period in the course of

    ordinary activities when those outflows resultin decrease of fund balance.

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    VI. GENERAL ACCOUNTS

    STRUCTURE

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    The structure of accounts is shown in the

    chart of accounts. The chart is an

    indication of how the accounts should beexpected to look like. Please see Annex.

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    A. Cash Management

    Central Office maintains general accountwhere funds for operations provided by the

    Kingdom of Jesus Christ and donations are

    deposited.

    Operating cash shall be provided by the

    Kingdom of Jesus Christ upon request which

    shall form part of their contribution.

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    A Cash Book to record all cash transactions

    deposits and withdrawalsupdating the cash

    balance on had shall be used.

    All cash disbursements shall be duly

    authorized and supporting document

    documentation attached to the paymentvoucher. Authorized signatories for

    withdrawal of funds are the BOT Treasurer

    and the Executive Director.

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    Supporting documents shall be stamped paid

    and the date written when paid.

    The party receiving the cash must sign to

    confirm receipts of funds.

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    All requests for petty cash must be approved

    and signed by the Executive Director at the

    Head Office operation and Center Head at thecenter level transaction using the pre-

    numbered Petty Cash Voucher.

    Petty Cash Fund should be replenished whenthe remaining amount reaches the 20%

    threshold. A check to replenish the fund shall

    be issued after liquidation by the custodian.

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    Petty Cash expenditure shall be liquidated

    within 3-5 days upon receipt and must be

    supported with proper documents e.g.

    receipts, certificate of appearance etc.

    The cash and vouchers shall be kept in locked

    box or safe.

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    C. Documentation

    The following is the description of the standard

    forms to be used in documenting transactions

    and expenditures:

    a. Check/Cash Voucher and Petty Cash Voucher

    The check/cash voucher/petty cash voucher

    form is the main document of record and

    authority of all payments.

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    b. Requisition Form

    The requisition form shall be the original

    document of record of all approval of requests

    for payments. The form is be completed by the

    staff requesting payment. It shall prove the

    authority to incur such expense.

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    The request should be checked and

    recommended by Finance Officer andapproved by the Executive Director. It

    shall contain the name and the signature

    of the staff making the requisition andthe purpose of the requisition. The

    requisition form shall be pre-numbered.

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    c. Field Travel Claim Form

    Field Claim Form is the document of record of

    per diem and all other expenses incurred by

    staff during field trips.

    This form shall be used in claiming for

    expenses incurred by the staff while on

    fieldwork/ official business or in accounting for

    monies advanced for travel expenses and any

    other expenses.

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    This form is designed to collect

    information on the name of the traveler,

    rate used, and other travel expenses.

    Staff making claim on travel or

    submitting returns on travel advances

    will be required to complete this form.

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    All travel must be authorized by the

    Executive Director and signed by theAdmin/Center Head on the field

    authorization form. No claims for

    reimbursements shall be honored withoutthese authorizations.

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    d. Debit Memo (DM)

    Debit Memo is the main document to record

    transactions such as fund transfers, returned

    checks, bank charges and etc.

    It shall be pre-numbered.

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    Validated copy of Application for

    Miscellaneous Transactions should be

    attached to the related DM as evidence

    of the actual transfer.

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    e. Employee Personal Data Form (201 file)

    The employee bio-data is the document

    in which all source information on

    salaries, tax and statutory deductions

    shall be recorded.

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    D. Control

    The emphasis on budget control shall be used in

    ensuring that expenses conform to approved

    budget limits, financial plans, standard

    provisions and Childrens Joy Foundation policies

    and procedures.

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    All intended expenditures should be checked

    against the budget, quarterly financial plan

    and the overall position of all availability offunds at the stage of requisitioning.

    For the purposes of control, each budget lineitem has sub-classifications, which form the

    main budget line item; the budgetary control

    shall be used primarily on these sub-line itemlimits

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    Budgetary control shall be monitored

    quarterly by the means of the following;

    Childrens Joy Foundation, Inc. variance

    Reports

    Monitoring and evaluation of the internal

    control procedures

    Requisitioning, checking and authorization

    shall be done by different staffs.

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    E. Authorization

    The authorization to incur expense shall be

    issued by the Executive Director.

    Authorization shall be done on all documents

    supporting an expense, namely, the requisition

    form, check/cash voucher, pay slip, cash

    advance form, etc.

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    Fixed assets purchased shall be authorized by

    the management of Childrens Joy Foundation,

    Inc. However, the BOT shall give approval for

    capital expenditure of value exceeding

    Php100, 000. Childrens Joy Foundation, Inc.

    shall request the authority to incur

    expenditure by way of officially writing to the

    chairman of the BOT, unless included in theapproved Work and Financial Plan.

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    Before authorizing an expense, the executive

    Director and Admin Head shall ensure that thebudget control and procurement procedures

    have been completed and that the purpose of

    the expenses is stated clearly and is indeedallowable. Should she/he authorize an

    expense that exceeds the limit, he/she shall

    indicate the reason warranting suchauthorization.

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    F. Budget Preparation,

    Approval and Authorization

    The Deputy for Operation is liaison with the

    Executive Director and management team.

    Other staff shall annually prepare Work and

    Financial Plan for Childrens Joy Foundation,

    Inc. Work and Financial Plan shall cover

    either the stipulated period or calendar(financial) year whichever is appropriate.

    Th E ti Di t th b d t

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    The Executive Director approves the budgetsand presents it to the board for authorization.

    Childrens Joy Foundation, Inc. shall spendwithin the approved budget. Budgets shall bemonitored by way of variance analysis in the

    respective reports.

    The board, prior to execution, must approve

    new contracts, agreements and theaccompanying budgets.

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    VII. ACCOUNTABILITY

    A CASH RECEIPTS PROCEDURE

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    A. CASH RECEIPTS PROCEDURE

    Official receipts (OR) shall be issued uponreceipt of subsidies, grants and donationsreceived by the Center.

    The Cashier is the person authorized to issuethe official receipt. All cash donations receivedfor the day should be immediately deposited

    to the official depository bank of theFoundation.

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    A summary of cash receipts should be

    prepared on a daily basis.

    Duplicate copy of OR should be attached to

    the summary of receipts. Together with the

    validated copy of deposit slip, the former isforwarded to the Central Office for proper

    accounting and reference. These shall form

    part of the Cash Receipts (CR) Package.

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    All CR Package should be filed according tomonth received.

    Based on the information provided in the CRPackage, the bookkeeper records the cash

    receipts in the Cash Receipts Book.

    All receipts should be recorded on a cashreceipts book which states the name,company, location of the sponsor and amountof sponsorship.

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    The following bank accounts are maintained by

    the Childrens Joy Foundation, Inc. at

    Metropolitan Bank Trust and Company for thefollowing shelters:

    Location Bank Account Number

    1. Cavite 564-3-56400718-9

    2. Butuan 564-3-56400715-4

    3. Cebu 564-3-56400716-2

    4. Pampanga 564-3-56400720-05. Davao 564-3-56400714-6

    6. Quezon City 339-7-33951517-0

    7. Laguna 564-3-56400717-0

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    A.1 Inter-Fund Transfers

    All funds received should be deposited in the

    mother account. It will be necessary to

    transfer funds from the mother account into

    the bank accounts maintained by each shelteror employee bank accounts in case of payroll;

    the following procedures should be followed:

    h ff h ld h

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    The Finance Officer should monitor the

    balance in the checking account, and

    determine if there are adequate funds to paythe daily expense.

    In case of fund transfer for payroll, theaccounting staff should prepare a request for

    payment. It should be supported with a duly

    approved debit memorandum.

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    The Accounting Staff should prepare a Debit

    Memo (DM) subject for review of the Finance

    Officer for approval of the Executive Director

    to transfer the necessary amounts from the

    mother account to the bank accountsmaintained by other shelters. These transfers

    will occur concurrently with the associated

    disbursements.

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    B. PAYMENT PROCEDURES

    Payments may be made either in cash, by bank

    check/transfer.

    B.1 Cash Payment

    Cash Payments made through the petty cash

    shall:

    Be limited to items not exceeding Php 1,000.

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    In as far as possible be restricted to payments

    of petty general office expense such as:transportation, communication expense, office

    supplies (emergency cases only, not part of the

    regular requisition), representation, minorrepairs and maintenance and miscellaneous

    expenses in attending to official functions.

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    Cash payments shall be made only to the

    payee who must acknowledge receipt thereof,

    by signing the voucher

    Bear evidence of authorization by the finance

    officer/Admin Head

    IOUs shall not be made out of petty cash

    without prior authority of the Executive

    Director

    Th t di f th h h ll b th fi i l

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    The custodian of the cash shall be the financial

    in-charge who is responsible in disbursement

    and recording.

    Petty cash expenditure shall be liquidated

    within 3-5 days upon receipt and must besupported with proper documents e.g.

    receipts, certificate of appearance, etc.

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    B 2 Check payment

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    B.2 Check payment

    Check payments or transfers shall be made on

    the strength of a completed and dulyauthorized voucher

    Payment vouchers must be accompanied by aduly authorized requisition form or any otherrelevant supporting documents such asinvoice, cash sales, bills, duly authorized

    schedules, copies of contracts/ agreements,Cash advance form or any other suchdocument.

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    Check should be paid to payees who must

    acknowledge receipt thereof by signing the

    voucher.

    All documents accompanying a payment

    voucher shall be stamped PAID after the

    payment has been made.

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    Cancelled checks shall be attached to the

    relevant payment voucher. Fresh checks shall

    be prepared with fresh payment voucher and

    vice versa. The cancelled and fresh

    documentation shall be cross-referenced toenhance audit trail, deter and detect

    irregularities.

    C SALARIES ADVANCES AND

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    C. SALARIES , ADVANCES AND

    OTHER BENEFITS

    C.1 Salaries

    The following is the procedure on salaries:

    All permanent employees shall be issued withappointment letters signed by the ExecutiveDirector and employee- signing acceptance of theterms and conditions set forth thereto. The

    appointment letter shall contain the initial salary,responsibilities, duties and general terms andconditions.

    Subsequent changes in salary responsibilities

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    Subsequent changes in salary, responsibilities,

    duties, terms or conditions of employment

    shall be communicated to the employee inwriting.

    A personal file (201) shall be opened for everyemployee. Copies of job application letters,

    Appointment letters and any other

    correspondence between Childrens joyFoundation, Inc. and the employee shall be

    kept on this file.

    Salaries shall be paid monthly in arrears A

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    Salaries shall be paid monthly in arrears. A

    salary schedule showing gross pay, advances,

    deductions and net pay shall be prepared bythe bookkeeper, checked and verified by the

    Accountant and approved by the Executive

    Director prior to preparation of paymentvouchers and the check

    Salaries shall be paid by check through therespective bank accounts.

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    Employees shall be issued with a pay slip every

    month, which will show the computation ofhis/her net salary.

    Signing the payment vouchers for the net pay,and the monthly transfer sheets where

    applicable shall evidence authorization of

    salary payments.

    C 2 S l Ad

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    C.2 Salary Advances

    Salary advances shall be given upon request

    and approval by the Executive Director.

    Salary Advances by a staff shall be deducted to

    his payroll for a particular month.

    There shall be no salary advances unless

    previous salary advances have been fully paid.

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    Salary advances shall not exceed the net pay of

    the staff for a particular month.

    An advance ledger account should be opened

    and reconciled at every month. However, all

    advances should be approved based to the

    availability of funds.

    C 3 Advances Subject to Liquidation (ASTL)

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    C.3 Advances Subject to Liquidation (ASTL)

    This shall include advances made to

    employees for official business/ transaction

    which are subject to liquidation after the

    completion of the purpose. This shall includetravel and transportation, representation, per

    diem and other expenses related to official

    business/ transaction. The followingguidelines shall apply:

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    Request for cash advances shall be made five

    (5) days prior to the actual date of travel.

    A separate staff debtor account shall be

    opened for each advance granted.

    C 3 A Tra el and Transportation

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    C.3-A Travel and Transportation

    Travel and transportation allowances shall be

    provided by the Foundation in the case an

    employee is required to transact official

    business outside of area assignment. Thefollowing guidelines shall apply:

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    This shall be initially requested as ASTL to be

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    This shall be initially requested as ASTL to be

    liquidated upon the completion of the purpose

    of the advances made.

    All expenses incurred should be duly

    supported with ORs named after ChildrensJoy Foundation, Inc., except for per diem and

    fares to public utility vehicle. Nonetheless, this

    should be included in the liquidation report.

    C 3 B Representation

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    C.3-B Representation

    The center shall set aside for reception of

    guest and for staff meetings

    A representation cost shall be provided to any

    staff who will attend meetings or other

    activities which require the participation of

    the Foundation.

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    The representation cost is taken from the

    petty cash fund subject to allowable amountof petty cash fund.

    In the case, required amount exceeds the

    established limit, representation expense

    should be requested as ASTL.

    C.3-C Liquidation of Cash Advances

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    There will be no cash advances extended toofficers or employees with outstanding/unliquidated advances, unless exception isapproved by the Executive Director.

    Liquidation of the advances shall be madewithin 3 days after the completion of thepurpose. Expenses incurred in relation to thepurpose of advances made should be

    supported with proper supporting documentslike Official Receipts (ORs). ORs should bename under Childrens Joy Foundation, Inc.

    In case the purpose of C/A is moved or deferred,

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    In case the purpose of C/A is moved or deferred,the officer/ employee shall return the money andrequest for the C/A once funds are needed.

    Failure to liquidate on the prescribed time or toreturn the excess of cash advances will result on afull automatic deduction from the salary of the

    officer/ employer in the immediately succeedingpayroll without prior reference to the employee.

    In addition, accountings will not honor receiptsdated more than sixty (60) days old on the dateof liquidation.

    D FIXED ASSETS

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    D. FIXED ASSETS

    It is the responsibility of the Property

    Custodian to maintain a complete andaccurate fixed assets register. The fixed assets

    register will be maintained on an excel

    spreadsheet or a book and should have thefollowing details:

    1. Identification or serial number

    2 Acquisition Mode

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    2. Acquisition Mode

    3. Description of assets

    4. Location

    5. Class of asset

    6. Cost of Acquisition

    7. Accumulated Depreciation

    8. Net book Value

    The Property Custodian should ensure that

    all the assets tagged with identification codes.

    Recognition of Depreciation

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    Recognition of Depreciation

    At the end of every month, the bookkeepershould prepare a depreciation schedule foreach of the items using depreciation ratesdescribed in Accounting Policies and

    ProceduresDepreciation.

    The Accountant should review the schedulesand sign them as evidence of the review. The

    Bookkeeper shall update the fixed assetregister based on the list provided by theProperty Custodian.

    Accounting for Fixed Assets Addition

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    Accounting for Fixed Assets Addition

    Recording and payment for the

    acquisition of fixed assets shall be as per

    payment procedures

    On delivery, the asset shall be classified,

    tagged and recorded in the fixed assetsinventory register.

    Accounting for Disposal of Asset

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    Accounting for Disposal of Asset

    The Board of Directors (BOD) must approve

    disposal of fixed assets. No assets should be

    disposed of without the written authorization

    of the BOD.

    E GENERAL JOURNAL

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    E. GENERAL JOURNAL

    Overview

    In this section, the manual describes the

    procedures that must be followed when

    processing transactions to the general journal

    other than payments, receipts and invoices.These transactions are meant to:

    Correct errors made in the input of invoices

    Write off balances

    Correct posting made to supplier/debtor

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    Correct posting made to supplier/debtoraccount

    Record Payroll deductions Record fixed asset depreciation

    Record disposal of asset

    Correct errors in the input of receipts orpayments

    Record accruals

    Record re-allocation of expenses

    Record liquidation of the advances made

    Process any other transaction that cannot be

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    y

    processed through the cash book

    The above transactions should be

    processed by means of a general journal. It is the

    responsibility of the Accountant to review allgeneral journals and then forward them to the

    Finance Manager for approval. The Accountant

    has to ensure that all the journals are correctlyposted to the ledger.

    Preparation and Authorization

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    of General Ledgers

    The Bookkeeper must complete a pre-

    numbered general journal entry form for all

    journals:

    Details of the nature of the transaction for

    which the journal is being raised must be

    entered on the form.

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    Processing

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    For processing the journal, the bookkeeper

    should print the general journal report. It is the responsibility of the Accountant to

    check the entry and confirm that journals are

    entered in the books correctly. The Bookkeeper should sign the JV and the

    printout as evidence that this check has been

    carried out and pass them onto theAccountant for review.

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    Accountant will review and sign to evidence

    review. The JV and print out are then filled in asequential order.

    When the Accountant identifies errors that

    have been made, he/she should initiateappropriate correction general journal.

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    ANNEXCHART OF ACCOUNTS

    No Account Title

    To

    Increase

    Description/ Explanation of

    Accounts

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    ASSET ACCOUNT

    101 Cash Debit

    Checking account balance (asshown in company records),

    currency, coins, checks received

    120

    Advances to Other

    Shelters Debit

    130 Supplies Debit

    Cost of supplies that have not been

    used. Supplies that have been used

    are recorded in Supplies Expense.

    170 Building Debit

    Cost to purchase or construct

    buildings for use by the company

    175

    Accumulated

    Depreciation-

    Building Credit

    Amount of the buildings cost that

    has been allocated to depreciation

    expense since the time the building

    was acquired.

    No Account Title To Increase

    Description/ Explanation of

    Accounts

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    No Account Title To Increase Accounts

    ASSET ACCOUNT

    180 Equipment Debit

    Cost to acquire and prepare

    equipment for use by the

    foundation.

    185

    Accumulated

    Depreciation -Equipment Credit

    Amount of equipments cost that

    has been allocated to depreciation

    expense since the time theequipment was acquired.

    190 Furniture & Fixtures Debit

    Cost to acquire and prepare

    furniture and fixtures for use by

    the foundation.

    195

    Accumulated

    Depreciation

    Furniture & Fixtures Credit

    Amount of furniture & fixtures

    cost that has been allocated to

    depreciation expense since the

    time the equipment was acquired.

    To Description/ Explanation of

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    No Account Title Increase Accounts

    LIABILITY ACCOUNTS

    210 Accounts Payable Credit

    Amount owed to suppliers who

    provided goods and services to the

    foundation but did not require

    immediate payment in cash.

    220 Wages Payable Credit

    Amount owed to employees forservices rendered but was not yet

    paid.

    230 HDMF Premium Payable Credit

    Employee contribution to Home

    Development Mutual Fund withheld

    by the foundation.

    To Description/ Explanation of

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    240

    PHIC Premium

    Payable Credit

    Employee contribution to Philippine

    Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC)

    withheld by the foundation.

    250 SSS Premium Payable Credit

    Social Security System (SSS)premiums/ contribution withheld by

    the foundation.

    260

    Withholding Tax

    Payable Credit

    Income Tax withheld from

    employees salaries and paid directly

    to the government agency by the

    employer.

    No Account Title

    To

    Increase

    Description/ Explanation of

    Accounts

    LIABILITY ACCOUNTS

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    No Account Title

    To

    Increase

    Description/ Explanation of

    Accounts

    FUND BALANCE

    300 Fund Balance Credit

    The accumulation of revenues

    minus expenditures.

    To Description/ Explanation of

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    REVENUE

    401 KJC Contribution Credit

    Amount contributed by the

    founding president

    402 Donations Credit

    Amount/ property transferred to

    the foundation out of gratuity.

    403 Interest Income Credit

    Interest earned on cash

    temporarily held in

    savings/checking account.

    No Account Title Increase Accounts

    To Description/ Explanation of

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    EXPENSES

    500 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE

    505 Personal Supplies-staff Debit

    This shall include personal supplies

    provided to in-house staff located

    in each shelter.

    510 Staff Development Debit

    This shall include programsintended for staff development

    such as trainings and seminars.

    511 Trainings and Seminars Debit

    Costs of meals/supplies and other

    items related to regular and special

    meetings and seminars for the

    period

    515 Salaries & Wages Debit

    Remuneration to employees for

    work done

    No Account Title Increase Accounts

    To Description/ Explanation of

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    EXPENSES500 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE

    No Account Title Increase Accounts

    516 Employee Benefit Debit

    Benefits provided to employees

    apart from the basic remuneration

    517 Honorarium Debit

    Benefit regularly provided to staffs

    in honor of their service

    520 SSS Contribution Debit

    Employers share employees SSS

    contribution

    525 HDMF Contribution Debit

    Employers share employees

    HDMF contribution

    530 PHIC Contribution Debit

    Employers share employees PHIC

    contribution

    535 Office Supplies Debit

    30% of supplies used in the shelter

    for the period

    To Description/ Explanation of

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    540 Rental Debit

    Cost of occupying rented facilities

    during the accounting period

    550 Utilities Debit

    551-Communication Debit

    30% of cost of telephone/ load/

    internet used for administrative

    purposes during the period

    553-Light & Power Debit

    30% of cost of electricity used in

    the office during the accountingperiod

    554- Water Debit

    30% of cost of water in the office

    used during the accounting period

    No Account Title Increase Accounts

    EXPENSES500 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE

    To Description/ Explanation of

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    No Account Title Increase Accounts

    EXPENSES500 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE

    560 Transportation Debit

    Transportation cost in the course

    of business. Includes 30% of the

    fuel consumed by the shelter

    561

    Monitoring &

    Evaluation Debit

    Cost of airfare and other expensesrelated to monitoring the

    operations

    565

    Repairs and

    Maintenance Debit

    Expense are defined as any costs

    incurred to an asset that do not

    significantly the quality or quantity.

    570 Representation Debit

    Expenditures whose primarily

    intended to represent/ entertain

    third parties.

    To Description/ Explanation of

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    No Account Title Increase Accounts

    EXPENSES500 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE

    575 Improvements Debit

    Improvements such as additions,

    alterations, remodeling or

    renovations.

    580Taxes, Permits &Licenses Debit

    Payments made to governmentagencies

    585 Postage Debit

    Mailing charges related to the

    operation

    To Description/ Explanation of

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    No Account Title Increase Accounts

    EXPENSES500 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE

    590 Miscellaneous Debit

    Other expenses incurred in the

    course of business that do not

    qualify to the definition above.

    591- Advertising

    Expense Debit

    Cost incurred by the foundationduring the accounting period for

    ads and promotions

    592- Bank Charges Debit

    595 Depreciation Expense Debit

    Cost of long-term assets allocated

    to expense during the accounting

    period

    596 Legal fee Debit

    Fees and other charges paid in

    relation to litigation

    To Description/ Explanation of

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    600 RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

    No Account Title Increase Accounts

    610

    Food and

    Subsistence Debit

    Food and other subsistence

    provided to the shelters which

    includes expenses 611-614

    611- Food

    Subsistence Debit

    612- Bedding

    Supplies Debit

    613- Clothing Debit

    Medicines and

    vitamins

    614- Staff Subsidy Debit

    EXPENSES

    l

    To Description/ Explanation of

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    No Account Title Increase Accounts

    600 RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

    615

    Personal Supplies

    Children Debit

    Personal supplies provided to

    children in the shelters

    Personal Supplies-

    Staff

    EXPENSES

    To Description/ Explanation of

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    No Account Title Increase

    p / p

    Accounts

    600 RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

    620

    Educational

    Assistance

    Educational assistance extended to

    children that includes the expenses

    described in 621-628

    621-School Supplies Debit

    622-School

    Uniforms Debit

    623-Shoes Debit

    624-School Bags Debit625- School

    Allowance Debit

    EXPENSES

    To Description/ Explanation of

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    626- EnrollmentFees/ School Fees Debit

    627-School Projects Debit

    628-Educational

    Field Study/ tour Debit

    620

    Educational

    Assistance

    Educational assistance extended to

    children that includes the expenses

    described in 621-628

    600 RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

    No Account Title Increase

    p p

    Accounts

    EXPENSES

    N A t Titl

    To

    I

    Description/ Explanation of

    A t

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    No Account Title Increase Accounts

    600 RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

    630 Professional Fee Debit Payment made to

    635

    Medical and Dental

    Services Debit Medicine and Vitamins

    640 Transportation DebitTransportation cost in the courseof business

    Household and

    Kitchen Supplies

    EXPENSES

    To Description/ Explanation of

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    645 Household Expense Debit

    Household expenses incurred by

    each shelter in the conduct of its

    purpose

    Salaries andAllowances

    Skills

    development/value

    formation training

    No Account Title Increase Accounts

    EXPENSES600 RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

    To Description/ Explanation of

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    No Account Title

    To

    Increase

    Description/ Explanation of

    Accounts

    600 RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

    650

    Sports and

    Recreation Debit

    Expenses incurred related to sportsand recreation of the children in

    the shelter

    660

    Trainings and

    Seminars Debit

    Skills Development/ Values

    Formation

    665

    Psychological

    Services Debit

    EXPENSES

    No Acco nt Title

    To

    Increase

    Description/ Explanation of

    Acco nts

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    No Account Title Increase Accounts

    600 RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

    670 Utilities Debit

    Cost for electricity, light and water

    used during the accounting period

    671- Light and Power Debit

    Cost of electricity used in the

    shelters for the accounting period

    672- Water Debit

    Cost of water used in the shelters

    for the accounting period

    Communication

    Other expenses incurred by the

    EXPENSES