Separation of cash handling function from accounts receivable and credit functions
Regular reconciliation of bank account with recorded amounts by someone
independent of cash collections procedures
Use of EFT, FEDI, and lockboxes to minimize handling of customer payments by
employees
Prompt, restrictive endorsement of all customer checks
Having two people open all mail likely to contain customer payments
Use of cash registers
Daily deposit of all cash receipts
Lockbox arrangements, EFT, or credit cards
Discounts for prompt payment by customers
Cash flow budgets
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