Petty Cash
Financial Dictionary — Cash Management & Controls
Definition
A small amount of cash kept on hand for minor expenses and reimbursements.
Use cases, Example & Why it matters
Use cases
- Used in planning, organizing, and controlling business operations.
- Used when setting KPIs, policies, procedures, and improving processes.
- Used when setting KPIs, policies, procedures, and improving processes.
Example
- Example: Management applies **Petty Cash** when designing policies and monitoring performance against targets.
Why it matters
- Why it matters: Improves execution, accountability, and decision speed while reducing operational waste.