Are receipts really important? Elijah Morris, assistant manager for Red’s American Burger Restaurant, is responsible for purchasing equipment and supplies for the restaurant. Elijah recently purchased...

Are receipts really important?

Elijah Morris, assistant manager for Red’s American Burger Restaurant, is responsible for purchasing equipment and supplies for the restaurant. Elijah recently purchased a $4,000 commercial-grade refrigerator for the restaurant, but he can’t find the receipt. Elijah purchased the refrigerator with personal funds and is asking to be reimbursed by the restaurant. Hannah, the restaurant’s accountant, has said that she is unsure if the business can reimburse Elijah without a receipt. Elijah suggests: “Hannah, it won’t really matter if I have a receipt or not. You’ve seen the refrigerator in the restaurant, so you know I purchased it. What difference is a little receipt going to make?” What should Hannah do? What would you do?