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Strong internal controls are necessary to prevent mishandling of funds and safeguard assets. They protect both the University and the employees handling the cash. No one person should be allowed to
collect, handle or transport and deposit checks/currency without some additional control feature to ensure that all funds are accounted for. Examples of such controls are as follows:
Gifts/Personal Checks Link
Related SU policy: Gift Acceptance Policy Fees and other Revenues LinkUse an accounts receivable account to process billing and collection for routine revenue activities. If you are unsure if a cash receipt should be recorded as revenue or an offset to an expense, contact General Accounting in the Comptroller’s Office for assistance. Internal controls surrounding this type of activity include:
Related SU policy: Revenue from Transactions with External Parties Bank Accounts LinkThe opening of any University bank account requires proper approval.
Related SU policy: Bank Accounts Is cash receipts the same as accounts receivable?The recording of a cash receipt is the recognition of moneys received from internal or external sources. Most cash receipts are recorded through the Accounts Receivable (AR) module in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) after a deposit is made to the State's General Checking Account (GCA).
Why is There as need to maintain a good internal control system over cash cash receipts and cash payments?Strong internal controls are necessary to prevent mishandling of funds and safeguard assets. They protect both the University and the employees handling the cash.
What is summary of sales and cash receipts?The cash receipts summary is a snapshot utilized for a quick reference of which client has remitted money to the firm. Broken down by fees, expenses, taxes, interest and prepaid amounts, the Cash Receipts Summary report assists the firm in knowing where cash has come from within the date range reported.
Why should cash receipts be deposited on the day of receipt?Cash receipts should be deposited on the day of receipt as this will produce a timely independent record of the cash received and reduces the likelihood of theft or misuse of the money.
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