What is meant by Cash audit?
Cash auditn is a regular process of verifying and controlling the actual cash balance of a cash register or business compared to the accounting entries. This process aims to identify and correct any discrepancies or discrepancies between physical cash and bookkeeping records.
Typical functions of software in the area of "Cash audit":
- Automated reconciliation functions: Comparing the actual cash balance with the accounting entries to identify discrepancies.
- Real-time updating: Continuous updating of the cash reconciliation results in real-time during the review.
- Differential analysis: Analysis of identified differences between physical cash and bookkeeping records to determine their causes.
- Documentation: Recording the results of the cash reconciliation and any corrective actions taken.
- Notifications: Automated notifications to relevant parties about identified discrepancies or deviations.
- Audit trail: Ensuring that all cash reconciliation activities and corrections are traceable and audit-compliant documented.
- Reporting: Generating reports on the results of cash reconciliation checks and any irregularities detected.
- Integrity assurance: Implementing security measures to prevent manipulation or forgery during the cash reconciliation process.