Each voucher is recorded in the voucher register, as illustrated in Figure 10.22. The
voucher register reflects the AP liability of the firm. The sum of the unpaid vouchers in
the register (those with no check numbers and paid dates) is the firm’s total AP balance.
The AP clerk files the cash disbursement voucher, along with supporting source documents, in the vouchers payable file. This file is equivalent to the open AP file discussed earlier and also is organized by due date. The DFD in Figure 10.14 illustrates both liability recognition methods.
Post to General Ledger. The general ledger function receives a journal voucher from
the AP department and an account summary from inventory control. The general ledger function posts from the journal voucher to the inventory and AP control accounts and reconciles the inventory control account and the inventory subsidiary summary.
The approved journal vouchers are then posted to the journal voucher file. With this step, the purchases phase of the expenditure cycle is completed.