How to Reconcile Dispensary Cash Overages
Recording daily cash discrepancies when the physical drawer count exceeds the POS reported sales.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash at Hand - Dispensary | Asset | 45.50 | - |
| Cash Over/Short Income | Revenue | - | 45.50 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Increases the cash asset account and records a miscellaneous gain for daily drawer overages discovered during the vault reconciliation.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Link POS reconciliation modules directly to the general ledger to automate cash over/short tracking by budtender.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Frequent overages may indicate employee theft through under-ringing or failure to provide customer change.
📄 Required Documentation
Daily Z-reports, signed drawer count sheets, and manager override logs.
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