Cash in Hand
Code: 1111Account Information
| Financial Statement | Statement of Financial Position |
| Normal Balance | Debit |
Definition
Cash kept in company cash box
Note: This account may be broken down into sub-ledgers as needed (e.g., customer/supplier/bank names or branches).
Common Journal Entries
Dr. Cash in Hand
Cr. Sales
Dr. Expenses
Cr. Cash in Hand
Dr. Bank Account
Cr. Cash in Hand
Dr. Cash in Hand
Cr. Short Term Loans
Related Accounts
📐 IFRS vs US GAAP Accounting Treatment
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
A: No, Cash in Hand should never have a negative balance. A negative balance means the company paid out more cash than it had, which is physically impossible. A negative balance indicates an accounting error or irregularity.
A: Cash in Hand represents physical currency held in the company\'s safe (notes and coins), while Bank Account represents cash balances deposited with banks. Cash in Hand is more susceptible to error and theft, so it should be counted daily, while the bank account is reconciled with the bank statement monthly.
A: The entry is: Dr. Bank Account, Cr. Cash in Hand. This entry decreases the Cash in Hand balance and increases the Bank Account balance by the same amount.
A: A cash shortage is the difference between the book balance and the actual balance during a count (book balance is higher). It is treated as: Dr. Cash Shortage (Expense), Cr. Cash in Hand. If a responsible employee is identified, it is charged to them: Dr. Employee Receivables, Cr. Cash Shortage.
A: A cash overage is the difference between the actual balance and the book balance during a count (actual balance is higher). It is treated as: Dr. Cash in Hand, Cr. Cash Overage (Other Income). If the reason is not identified, it remains as other income.