What does ‘cash on hand’ mean in bookkeeping? S6E2

When your POS totals don’t match your bank deposits, the mystery usually comes down to three little words.  Don't worry, our favorite Bookkeeping Mensch, Paul Rosenblum, is here to break down the tricky world of cash on hand. From POS systems and sales tax to tips, deposits, and those frustrating month-end discrepancies, he explains how this account works, why it’s so confusing, and what both bookkeepers and business owners need to understand, including:💳 How POS systems track sales, tax, and tips🏦 Why deposits rarely match end-of-month sales📊 What “cash on hand” looks like in the books💵 Common mistakes with cash, checks, and payroll🤝 How communication between owners and bookkeepers prevents messy booksWith real-world examples and clear explanations, Paul gives you the clarity and confidence to spot cash-on-hand issues before they snowball into messy books and costly fixes.Send us Fan MailSupport the showAbout the hostPaul Rosenblum has been doing hands-on bookkeeping for over 30 years, starting with QuickBooks Desktop and adapting to the world of cloud-based QuickBooks Online. He shares practical, in-the-weeds lessons from real client files every episode.👀 Why Niche Podcasts Are The Bedrock Of The Industry: https://podalization.substack.com/p/why-niche-podcasts-are-the-bedrock😄 Send Paul a text or 📞 voice message (include your contact info if you want a reply) https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2188873/open_sms📨   Email:   [email protected]💸  Website: https://bookkeepermensch.com🎧 Producer Steph: https://linktr.ee/stephfuccio 🎵 Music: SourceAudio: https://www.sourceaudio.com/🔉 Sound effects: https://freesound.org