DA Form 1857. Statement of Account

The DA Form 1857 is used to provide a statement of account for individuals or organizations within the Department of Army. It is used to document financial transactions, such as payments received or expenses incurred, and to reconcile any discrepancies in account balances. The form consists of sections for recording transaction details, including the date, description, and amount of each transaction. It also includes sections for account balance calculations and certification by the responsible party. When filling out this form, it is important to accurately record all financial transactions and ensure that the account balance calculations are correct.

Application Example: The DA Form 1857 can be used by a finance office to provide a statement of account to a unit or individual within the Army. By using this form, the finance office can document all financial transactions and provide an accurate account balance for reconciliation purposes.

Related Form: DA Form 3645 (Statement of Charges/Cash Collection Voucher). The DA Form 3645 is used to document charges or cash collections made by Army personnel. It includes sections for recording the details of each charge or collection, as well as sections for certification and approval. While similar in purpose to the DA Form 1857, the DA Form 3645 is specifically used for charges and cash collections, whereas the DA Form 1857 is used for general financial transactions.