Financial transactions

An official inspection of a business's accounts and finances which is usually done to check for fraud

A small amount of money placed into the till at the start of the business day to make change for customers

Counting a cash register, subtracting any cash float and comparing this figure to POS records to check whether a cash register is under or over (usually written in a balance sheet as +/-$xx.xx)

An application for compensation based on the terms of an insurance policy

A device designed to count large sums of money (bills or coins) quickly

Proof that a crime has been committed which could include fingerprints, CCTV footage or items left behind by the criminals

A small amount of money kept on hand at a business to pay for small business related expenses

Checking that the actual takings (cash, credit and debit transactions) match with the POS system records and receipts

A portion of the total payment for a good or service that is made before receiving the good or service so that the business has a guarantee they will be paid