Why is it important to reconcile a cash advance by entering an Expense Report?

As a part of the cash advance reconiliation process, an Expense Report has the necessary documentation of how the funds in the cash advance were used. The first Expense Report total will post against the cash advance balance, and no reimbursements can be given on Expense Reports until the cash advance is fully reconciled. A Spend Authorization cannot be closed if a cash advance has not been fully reconciled. 

For more information, see Cash Advance Process Job Aid at the Travel Website.