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How to Reimburse for Office Chairs

Admin October 10, 2026

Reimbursement for office chairs should be handled according to the amount and company regulations, with specific procedures and accounting entries as follows:

I. Reimbursement Process for Small Amounts (Several hundred to one or two thousand yuan)

  1. Reimbursement Entry: Employees need to submit valid invoices (VAT special invoices or ordinary invoices) and expense reimbursement forms, indicating the purpose as 'Purchase of Office Chairs'. The accounting entries are: Debit: Administrative Expenses—Office Expenses VAT Payable—VAT Input Tax (if a special invoice is available) Credit: Other Payables—XX Employee
  2. Company Transfer Payment: After approval, the company transfers the amount to the employee's account, with the entries being: Debit: Other Payables—XX Employee Credit: Bank Deposit

II. Reimbursement Process for Large Amounts (Exceeding 5,000 yuan or classified as fixed assets according to company regulations)

  1. Reimbursement Entry: Employees need to submit invoices, purchase details/acceptance forms (including quantity, unit price, supplier information), and payment vouchers (such as online banking transfer screenshots). The accounting entries are: Debit: Fixed Assets—Office Equipment (e.g., office chairs) VAT Payable—VAT Input Tax Credit: Other Payables—XX Employee
  2. Company Transfer Payment: After approval, the company transfers the amount to the employee's account, with the same entries as for small amounts.
  3. Depreciation Accrual in the Following Month: Costs are allocated monthly, with the entries being: Debit: Administrative Expenses—Depreciation Expenses Credit: Accumulated Depreciation

III. Key Considerations

  1. Invoice Compliance: Invoices must specify the name, quantity, unit price, and amount of the office chairs, and must not be falsely issued or altered. The tax amount on VAT special invoices can be deducted as input tax.
  2. Approval Process: Employees need to fill out an expense reimbursement form, attach invoices, purchase details, and payment vouchers, and have them approved by the department head, financial department, and leadership according to company regulations.
  3. Value Judgment Criteria: Office chairs with a unit value of ≥2,000 yuan and a service life exceeding one year should be classified as fixed assets; otherwise, they should be classified as administrative expenses or low-value consumables.

IV. Original Document Requirements Documents required include a fixed asset purchase requisition (approved by leadership), VAT special invoices, payment application forms, and bank transfer receipts.

The above procedures should be implemented in accordance with the company's specific financial regulations to ensure compliance.