Which method is correct for preparing change for the following day?

• A. The change should be counted again when the cash register is opened
• B. Keep the change and amount to be deposited to the bank separate for each cash register
• C. Recount change at random times
• D. Combine all registers' change into a single pot

Answer: (B)

Separating the change and the amount to be deposited by each cash register keeps cash control clear and traceable. When you prepare change for the next day, giving every register its own float and its own deposit target ensures you can accurately reconcile at the end of the day, quickly identify where any discrepancy came from, and prevent mixing funds from different tills. This yields a straightforward audit trail and reduces the risk of miscounts or misallocations.

Mixing all registers into one pot makes it hard to tell which register caused a short or overage, undermining accountability. Recounting only when opening or at random times introduces unnecessary steps and inconsistency, rather than reliable tracking.