Records and local rule
In this fictional policy, a merchant refund paid to the staff member after company reimbursement must be returned to the company. Claim E200 was reimbursed 200; evidenced later refund is 60; staff has returned 20. Only completed company receipts reduce the recovery balance.
| Event | Amount | Recipient / evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Original reimbursement | 200 | Staff; complete |
| Merchant refund | 60 | Staff; complete |
| Recovery receipt | 20 | Company; complete |
Process the recorded case
- Link the refund to the reimbursed expense
- Verify refund recipient and completed amount
- Open a separate recovery record
- Apply completed returns until recovery is settled
A promised return is not a completed receipt; retain the original reimbursement event rather than deleting it.
Check the outcome
How much recovery remains, and does the original reimbursement disappear?
Show the worked answer
60−20=40 remains. Original paid reimbursement 200 stays recorded; recovery is a linked later process.