Originally Posted by MatthewClement
I wonder why they would do this, as it doesn't seem to add any new information? The only exception would be where the expenses incurred are in another currency -- the credit card shows the actual rate of exchange, eliminating the possibility of over/underpayment of the expenses.
Also, thery could make sure that the total amount on the restaurant receipt (including tip) matches what is on the credit card statement. Most restaurants I dine at do NOT use carbon copy credit card slips, so I have to write the tip and total twice (one copy goes to the restaurant, I keep the other for my expense report). It is possible to give a low tip (say, 10%), but put a higher tip (20%) on the receipt that is submitted to Accounting. The credit card statement would show the actual amount that was piad to the restaurant.