Financial The major premise within this area is to follow good accounting principles. Current technology is available to allow this premise to occur without occupying the majority of a managers time. In accounting for cash receipts, accounting principles are important to the integrity of any manager's operation. Many traditional gimmicks at the point of purchase may seem trivial but do work when implemented properly. For example, placement of signs at registers staring that if a customer does not receive a receipt their next purchase is free.
Simple markings placed on a roll of register tape prior to use can also be effective.
In both instances, the customer understands that they should receive a receipt. Plus the integrity of the financial audit system assures that all cash transactions are being accounted for accordingly. Managers also need to maintain a daily log on shortages and make sure patterns among staff members are not occurring. Last, all voids should be completed by management staff. Allowing cashiers to complete their own voids opens up opportunities for transactions not to be tabulated correctly.