Every Cent Counts: Mastering Bank and Petty Cash Recons the Right Way – 23 June 2025

Bank and petty cash recons aren’t just admin—they’re your first line of defence against fraud, errors, and financial chaos. This session will help new bookkeepers build confidence and skill by mastering the basics that every business relies on. Because when you understand the flow of cash, everything else starts to make sense.

Date:

23 June, 2025

Time:

15:00

Hours:

1 hour

CPD Units:

2

Category:

Accounting

Group:

Channel 2: Growth

Format:

Webinar

R230,00 VAT incl.

Product Information

This session is perfect for bookkeepers who are still finding their feet or want to sharpen their foundational skills. We’ll unpack the entire bank and petty cash reconciliation process in plain language, using examples and templates you can use immediately. You’ll learn not just how to do it—but why it matters, how it connects to the bigger picture, and how to do it accurately every month. This is the kind of skill that builds trust with your employer or clients—and saves everyone from messy year-ends.

Presenter/s

What will set you apart

By attending this webinar you will gain the following competencies:

  • How to perform accurate bank reconciliations—step by step
  • How to identify and correct common errors and timing differences
  • What to do with missing transactions, uncleared items, and unknown deposits
  • How to manage and reconcile petty cash using best practices
  • How to flag suspicious or unusual items that might point to fraud

Event breakdown

1. Understanding the Purpose of Reconciliation
– What are we checking for?
– Why reconciliations matter for the business and for SARS
– Monthly vs ad-hoc reconciliations

2. Bank Reconciliations Made Easy
– Matching bank statements to cashbooks
– Dealing with deposits in transit, outstanding cheques, and fees
– Handling timing differences and recurring issues

3. Common Errors and How to Fix Them
– Duplicate entries, missing transactions, and incorrect postings
– When the bank is wrong (yes, it happens)
– Tools for error-checking and prevention

4. Petty Cash That Makes Sense
– How to record, manage, and reconcile petty cash
– Petty cash vouchers and logbooks
– Preventing abuse and controlling physical cash

5. Templates, Checklists, and Month-End Tips
– Practical tools for everyday use
– Month-end reminders for smoother close-outs
– Communicating recon results to your manager or accountant

Certificate

The following event is awarded 2 CPD units in Accounting.

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