Why You Should Count Cash During the Day

A closing shortage tells you that a problem occurred somewhere in the shift. Mid-shift cash counts divide the day into smaller, time-stamped checkpoints.
If the drawer matched at 7:00 PM but was short at the 9:00 PM close, the likely investigation window is the two hours after the last balanced count—not the entire day.
Benefits
Detect differences sooner
Record the last known balanced time
Reduce the number of transactions to review
Improve employee handoffs and drawer accountability