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The daily cash-up

Count, compare and explain the difference — every single day.

⏱ 6 min Lesson 2 of 4

At closing, count the cash in the drawer, minus the float you started with.

Compare cash and MoMo received with what the till says was sold.

Any difference is written down with a reason and the name of who was on the till.

Bank or move the cash to a safe place; do not keep days of takings in the shop.

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📌What you need to know

Small daily differences add up: GH¢20 short a day is about GH¢7,300 a year.
Count MoMo separately from cash — check the merchant statement, not the customer's SMS screenshot.
Assign one till per cashier per shift, so a shortage has an owner.
Expenses paid from the drawer need a receipt or a written note.

In Ghana: the numbersChecked 14 October 2026

GH¢20 short a day≈ GH¢7,300 a year

Accepting a screenshot as proof of MoMo payment.

Several people using one till with no shift record.

Cashing up "tomorrow morning".

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Tip. Do the cash-up with the cashier, not after they leave. Differences are easiest to explain on the spot.

Do it in DatanaDatana handles this part for you.