I work for a company that if I buy anything that is related to work, my CPA will look at my receipts and transactions and reimburse me since I am a marketing manager. I bought about $6000 worth of office equipment including 2 laptops, fax/printer/scanner/copier and other tech stuff. If I quit this company later on, will I need to return this stuff? Or better yet, do I keep the stuff I bought now or need to return later on?
I asked my manager and he said I can keep them because he buys clothes and laptop for work and his CPA reimbursed him since it was related to work but wanted to make sure. I also bought some ironing boards and clothes as well.
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I would say ethically, yes. If he reimburses you for the purchases, they are his property, not yours. If you are planning on quitting soon, I’d say to take back whatever you can and let him do his own shopping!
Generally, the items that you bought for work and are reimbursed are considered your company’s property. Unless otherwise stated (example: If you are given additional monthly car allowance on top of your salary for buying a car – you should be able to keep the car even if you leave teh company).