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Corporate credit card vs. a business credit card. You might have heard both terms used interchangeably, but what's the difference?

Primarily, corporate cards are issued to large businesses with many employees, while business credit cards are designed for smaller businesses. Corporate cards generally have higher spending limits and may offer more perks than business cards due to their volume.

This post will cover the main differences so you can decide which card is best for your business.

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What is a Business Credit Card?

A business credit card is a commercial payment solution for companies and businesses. Similar to a personal credit card, business credit cards are used when business-related purchases are made on credit provided by one of the credit card companies.

Banks in the UAE and MENA offer various business credit cards for small, medium, and large companies. 

Business credit cards usually offer higher credit limits than personal credit cards and may come with exclusive privileges, such as free travel insurance, concierge services, and air miles.

In the case of small businesses, a personal credit score will play an important role in credit limit approval.

What is a Corporate Credit Card?

A corporate credit card is issued to company employees to help with business expenses. The company will be liable for any debts incurred on the card.

It is important to note that corporate cards are not personal credit cards and should only be used for business purposes.

Financial institutions expect you to spend more with a corporate card than a business card, as the companies that require those cards are usually bigger. Therefore, the company must have a good credit score to qualify. This can come with various perks, such as lower interest rates, extended grace periods, and, most importantly - higher spending limits.

At the same time, there can be some drawbacks, such as:

• Long approval periods due to the nature of the financial product.
• Limited online features for your cards and company spend management. 

What is a Pluto Card?

Pluto is MENA's corporate card that helps finance teams take control of their company's expenses while saving their business time & money. While Pluto can't give you a line of credit, you will be able to instantly issue as many business and corporate cards as you need while getting a complete overview of your business's spend management on one dashboard.

Virtual credit cards

Virtual cards are corporate credit card numbers used for online business-related purchases and contactless payments.

Although there is no physical card, virtual credit cards are great as they are flexible, convenient, and controllable.

With virtual credit cards, you can:

• Issue unlimited virtual credit cards/employee cards;
• Create a virtual credit card within seconds;
• Set employee spending limits to avoid going over budget;
• Generate a one-time use purchase card that deactivates as soon as it is used;
• Set purchases to be made with specific vendors so the card can't be used for other purchases;

Chances are that if you need a virtual credit card at your existing bank, it might take quite some time, and the reporting and limit setting options might not be very user-friendly.

While Pluto cannot provide you with credit cards, we can issue as many virtual cards as you need with just a few clicks:

Physical credit cards

Physical corporate credit cards serve the same purpose as virtual and business credit cards, making payments. Unlike virtual cards, physical corporate credit cards can be used in person to make purchases.

While both virtual and physical credit cards are comparable, the main differences are:

• Physical corporate credit cards may take up to 3 business days to be delivered.
• Virtual cards cannot be used physically.
• Virtual cards are safer for the user, as they cannot be lost or stolen.

Benefits and perks

The benefits and perks differ for business and corporate credit cards and Pluto cards.

Business & corporate credit cards:

• Receive Business reward points for purchases made that can be redeemed for future purchases.

Pluto cards:

• Gain access to over $35,000 in perks and rewards programs

Why are Business Credit Cards and Corporate Credit Cards Different?

Now you know the main difference between business and corporate cards, but let's investigate some of them in more detail.

Expense management tools

Business credit cards are frequently limited to your online banking platform. In the case of corporate credit cards, you may get something slightly better - an enterprise solution.

But from what we have seen, the speed of card issuing or limit changes is usually lacking.

Pluto doesn't give you a credit line, but here is a list of things that Pluto's expense management platform does:

• Unlimited corporate cards (within seconds);
• Set spending limits on corporate cards to avoid going over budget or being overcharged;
• Issue one-time purchase cards that deactivate after being used;
• Real-time transactional data - know what (and where) is being spent in real-time;
• Ability to oversee company financials and receive instantaneous expense reports;
• Automated accounting; 
• Sync transactional data to major accounting platforms;
• Simple and quick reimbursements;
• Digitized receipt reconciliation;
• Close books in hours, not days.

Corporate and business card fees

The fees that you might have to pay on corporate and business cards fall into two main categories:

Annual fees

For business and corporate credit cards, annual fees may differ depending on the bank or credit card issuer you choose to move forward with. Typically, the UAE's yearly fees range from 0-800 AED, with 'free for life' being the most popular.

If there are any fees, you can typically waive them by spending a certain amount per year.

Pluto cards do not have any annual fees and are entirely free; however, if you're a large corporation that wants unlimited users, custom ERP integrations, or a dedicated account manager, there will be a monthly subscription fee.

FX fees

Business and corporate credit cards tend to incur FX fees, making it expensive for a company owner, a small business, or a large business to do any transactions outside their domestic currency.

FX fees can be high, and credit card issuers are usually not transparent with the fees that come with them. Typically, fees come in the form of an FX spread and are hidden inside your payment, meaning you might be paying 2-6% for a transaction in a different currency.

Just imagine how much of your spending is in a different currency and take an optimistic 4% fee from that amount. Now multiply it by five years.

Pluto does not charge FX fees, making it the perfect choice for companies or businesses that frequently transact in foreign currencies.

Application & Approval Process

You must wait around two weeks for a business credit card approval. After the approval process, it may take up to 10 business days to receive your business credit card.

With a corporate credit card, the time may vary, but the chances are that you will need to wait more than 5 business days before you get approved.

From our experience, when you need an expense card - you need it on the spot!

Pluto has adopted a KYB & KYC (know your business and client) process that allows us to onboard customers in minutes. After you set up your account, you can start issuing virtual cards and continue your work without halts or limitations.

Corporate vs. Business Credit Cards Pros and Cons

While a corporate credit card and a business credit card may be comparable in some aspects, there are some differences between the two financial products.

Business credit card pros

• Available for most businesses in their standard banking products;
• Standard application process with low business requirements;

Business credit card cons

• Usually limited in numbers, one card is internally shared amongst many employees. That creates bottlenecks in spending and raises various security risks;
• Non-existent (or very limited) spend management platforms to monitor your reporting;
• No virtual cards;
• High FX fees;

Corporate credit card pros

• Higher spending limits;
• Possibility to issue several cards;
• Safe & secure, as information is not being shared;

Corporate credit card cons

• Longer approval process;
• High FX fees;

While the pros and cons for both types of cards may vary, the final decision will be based on the size of your business.

Why Pick Pluto Card for Business and Corporate Users?

As mentioned, Pluto won't give you a line of credit; instead, Pluto provides you with an all-in-one expense management solution. 

Pluto's spend management platform

• All your business expenses are at your reach on Pluto's dashboard;
• Control over all issued cards and their limits;
• Creation of unlimited virtual cards;
• Real-time expense reporting;

Approval workflow on Pluto

Once you have access to Pluto's expense management dashboard, you'll also be able to set up approval flows and automation.

With Pluto's approval workflow, you can:

• Get visibility and control over your expenses;
• Streamline how you manage your spending;
• Automatically direct approvals to the right employees;
• Create approval flows within departments;

Real-time expense reports

With Pluto cards, you'll gain real-time transactional data on company spending while being able to set strict budget limits.

This will also help you make informed decisions about allocating resources and improving your P&L.

Additionally, you can also set up notifications to be sent to your accounting or finance team whenever a transaction is made. This way, they'll always be in the loop and can take appropriate action if needed.

Which Card is Best for My Business?

The final pick of the card will depend on several factors related to your business.

Industry

The needs of companies based on their industries may differ. Consulting businesses need a flexible card solution with no FX fees, as their employees travel frequently. Digital agencies need multiple virtual cards to onboard new projects and pay for ad networks daily.

Consider the needs relevant to your industry and decide from there. While Pluto is an excellent pick for all industries (as we have a very versatile product), here are some of the use cases that illustrate the needs and how Pluto solves them:

• Agencies
• Startups
• Consulting
• E-Commerce
• Logistics

Size

Annual revenue, the number of employees, and spending volume will also come into play when making your decision.

If it is just you or a couple of employees, you may not need many cards (or you might take advantage of Pluto's virtual cards).

On the other hand, if you have a sales team that needs to pay for lunches with prospects every second day, one card in the business owner's name will be problematic! 

Control

How much control do you need over your spending? Classic credit cards (be it business or corporate) usually have just a few features that are extensions of your online banking.

In some cases, that might be enough. If there is one card and one person using it - setting limits and monitoring the spending is not an issue.

Pluto comes into play when you have several holders and many cards, as you can set custom limits on cards. Real-time reports of spending suddenly become very important to increase and decrease limits on the go.

Key Takeaways

• Business credit card is the best fit for small business owners; they offer a standardized solution.
• Corporate credit cards are for bigger companies, allowing higher spending and slightly better control.
• Pluto cards (used for all business sizes) can provide unlimited virtual cards and give you access to an all-in-one expense management platform.

FAQ

Does a corporate credit card affect my credit score?

A corporate card is a company's liability and does not affect your credit score, and you will not see them on your personal credit report. Pluto cards do not affect your credit score in any way (as they do not provide loans or credit facilities).

What is the difference between a business and a corporate credit card?

The main difference between small business credit cards is the size of the company that uses them, followed by credit limits and available control features. Pluto provides cards to corporations and businesses through the all-in-one spend management platform.

What is meant by a corporate credit card?

A corporate credit card refers to a card provided by the company to the employee for various business-related expenses.

Is a corporate card the same as a credit card?

Credit cards primarily draw from an approved loan balance, while corporate card programs are just an extension to a dedicated corporate account. But the terms are used interchangeably nowadays.

What is the difference between corporate and domestic credit cards?

A domestic card may refer to a debit card or a card issued by your local bank for your local use. Corporate cards are accepted internationally, at the ATM, or online.

Can a corporate card be used for personal use?

No. By default, corporate cards have to be used for business expenses, which are reported into accounting, but most importantly, it is the company's money on that card. The only exception will be if your company allows it.

What is the advantage of a corporate credit card?

Usually, it comes down to higher spending limiting. Compared to small business credit cards, corporate credit card debt does not usually require a personal guarantee, as the company guarantees it.

In the case of Pluto's corporate card, we can also add - unlimited virtual cards, real-time team-wide spend control, instantaneous reporting, and no FX fees!

Does a corporate credit card affect my credit score?

No. If the corporate credit card has a credit facility attached to it (it usually does), it is a company liability, not a personal liability. You are given access to a portion of their credit facility that does not fall into the personal loans group, and you do not need to provide personal guarantees.

Can my company require me to put business travel on my own credit card?

No, the company cannot force you to put business expenses on your credit card, but it is sometimes easier for everyone. So, if you agree with that, and the company agrees to reimburse you - it is not a problem. 

If you are looking for a better solution, let the Pluto team know, and we will provide you with an easy corporate card platform for your whole team.

Do corporate credit cards require a credit check?

A corporate credit card (in its classical meaning) is attached to a loan facility. To approve this loan facility, banks must do a company credit check. 

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Internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) refers to the legal obligation of a company to provide accurate financial statements. It requires you to adopt policies and processes that show the true picture of the company's finances. This involves:

• Avoiding errors, fraud, or omissions 
• Meeting deadlines 
• Reviewing statements regularly.

An example of ICFR is inventory control, which involves maintaining accurate records of the company's goods. This requires adopting practices such as:

• Maintaining documents, such as receipts, shipments, and adjustments
• Segregating duties to different individuals or teams for handling, recording, and verifying inventory
• Matching physical inventory counts with recorded inventory levels
• Valuing inventory in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) principles, such as FIFO, LIFO, or the weighted average method.

These practices minimize the risk of inventory discrepancies and enhance the accuracy of financial statements.

What is the Purpose of ICFR?

ICFR is mandatory as per the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) of 1977 and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) of 2002.

FCPA requires public companies to establish and maintain accounting controls. This reasonably ensures that financial statements comply with GAAP.

SOX takes this a step ahead and mandates public companies to assess the effectiveness of ICFR efforts and share the results with the public. Additionally, it demands large companies to get independent auditors for the evaluation.

Why is Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Important?

ICFR’s purpose is not restricted to being a statutory obligation. Here are five reasons why ICFR should be on your priority list:   

Accurate Financial Statements

ICFR ensures accurate financial statements that reflect the company's financial position and performance. Such reports enable investors, creditors, and internal management to make informed decisions.

Error Reduction

ICFR emphasizes the use of automation, standardized procedures, and clear documentation. This reduces the risk of errors due to human oversight, saving time and resources.

Preventing Fraud and Misconduct

ICFR employs strategies such as segregation of duties, multiple approvals, and regular audits. This reduces the chances of oversight and ensures employees do not engage in fraudulent activities.

Reliability

Stakeholders (including investors and creditors) rely on financial reports to assess a company's performance. Effective ICFR policies build confidence in the company's financial reports. 

Avoiding Costly Errors

ICFR detects errors and discrepancies before they can escalate into expensive matters. This saves significant expenses and protects its long-term viability. For example, identifying accounting errors eliminates the need for financial restatements.

What are the Components of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting? 

There are five main components of internal control over financial reporting. These are defined by the Committee on Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. 

These five components are also known as the COSO framework.

Control Environment 

The control environment includes the organization's standards, processes, structures, and values. It comprises:

• Ethical values of the organization
• Organizational structure and authority workflow
• Processes to build a competent team
• Focus on performance measurement, incentives and rewards.

These elements create an environment that fosters internal control in the organization.

Risk Assessment 

Risk assessment is an agile process for identifying and assessing risks. It involves:

• Identification of potential risks that impact the ICFR efforts. This includes both internal and external risks.
• Evaluation of the potential impact of identified risks. Some risks have a higher likelihood and a greater impact than others.

For instance, an internal risk could be employees intentionally inflating their expense reports to receive higher reimbursements. The potential impact will be financial misstatements if the risk goes undetected. 

Control Activities 

Control activities refer to the plan of action to address the risks identified during risk assessment. This requires establishing specific policies and procedures, such as:

• Segregation of duties to prevent fraud and collusion
• Controls in information security, application development, and system maintenance
• Implementation of entity-level controls, such as reviewing differences between planned budget and expenditure
• Employing preventive control, such as limited access to IT systems and automated approvals
• Using detective control to identify misstatements via reconciliations and management review controls

One such example would be accounts payable automation to eliminate manual data entry. For instance, an OCR-based automation tool will improve receipt retrieval if there are recurring manual errors.

Information and Communication 

Information and communication ensure that key stakeholders know their roles and responsibilities. It involves:

• Defining expectations from each stakeholder in the financial reporting process
• Educating employees on ICFR policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
• Providing channels for reporting concerns and issues related to ICFR.

An example would be communicating reimbursement policies to manage company spending. These rules set clear limits and expectations for employees. 

Hence, if the policy says entry-level employees can't claim travel expenses, they should not submit such expenses for reimbursement.

Monitoring Activities

Monitoring activities involve regular review of financial controls and processes to identify and rectify issues. It includes the following steps:

• Review expense reports, receipts, and other data to verify the accuracy.
• Test sample data to ensure that controls are operating as intended.
• Detect unusual patterns or anomalies in the data.
• Verify that employees are following established policies and procedures.

One such example would be reviewing travel expense reports as a part of expense management. It involves verifying receipts and approval compliance. Any detected exceptions trigger investigations and corrective actions.

A Better Way to Manage Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Setting effective policies for ICFR requires financial data visibility and proper reconciliation processes. Hence, achieving this demands more than policies and procedures. 

You need software to support operational efficiency transformation. Here is how Pluto offers a helping hand to get better control over your ICFR efforts: 

Seamless Financial Reporting 

Pluto generates detailed financial reports, providing more accurate and effective financial reporting. You can automate the process of data entry with OCR-based receipt capture. This reduces the manual errors and ensures accuracy. 

A multi-layer approval workflow ensures that financial transactions are reviewed and authorized on time. This helps you comply with company policies, enhancing control and accuracy.

The seamless integration with accounting software provides real-time data sync. This keeps the data up-to-date, enabling faster report generation.  

Simplify Financial Audit 

Pluto centralizes financial data, enhancing auditing capabilities.

Document management becomes simple with the easy uploading and retrieving of financial records. You can bulk download all audit logs and supporting files in a single click. This eliminates the time-consuming task of searching for and gathering individual paperwork. 

Pluto's automated systems keep expense records for all financial transactions. As a result, auditors can trace every step of the transaction, ensuring transparency and accuracy.

With end-to-end encryption, Pluto meets bank-grade security standards to safeguard sensitive financial information. This ensures the safety and easy accessibility of financial data. 

Accounts Payable Automations 

Pluto automates the accounts payable (AP) process to simplify procurement and payments. From purchase request (PR) to goods received notes (GRN) matching, you can streamline the entire AP process. 

Multi-layer approval workflows accelerate purchase requests and approvals. The purchase order (PO) process becomes faster with custom workflows and ERP integration. 

Pluto automates the entire invoice management process. OCR technology makes it easy to capture and auto-fill invoice details, ensuring accuracy and speed.

Pluto's cash flow management features provide alerts for upcoming payments. This enables you to schedule payments and avoid penalties. 

Budget Control 

Pluto enables budget control by facilitating spending limits and approval workflows. 

Not only can you decide the limit for corporate cards, but also reject an expense if it goes against company policies. In contrast, you can also approve the spending limit for legitimate expenses.  

This ensures that employees adhere to predefined budgets. Moreover, this gives your finance teams immediate visibility into spending against budgeted amounts. 

ERP Integration  

Pluto's ERP integration streamlines vendor management and fosters an efficient control environment.

It imports vendor lists from your ERP and exports them back. This reduces data discrepancies and duplicates, leading to data consistency.  

Pluto's dashboard further makes tracking invoices and payments straightforward. This simplifies the payment and reconciliation process, preventing any errors. 

Expense Management  

Pluto automates and simplifies expense management processes. 

Each expense prompts a WhatsApp notification for employees to upload receipts. Administrators and managers also receive notifications to approve expenses. Approved expenses get reimbursed immediately to employees' bank accounts.

This seamless approval workflow ensures proper control and accurate financial reporting. 

Go Beyond Statutory Obligations

ICFR is not just a legal compliance. It is a practice to ensure financial visibility and control. While implementing policies and procedures is the main focus, finding the right tools to support your journey will make the process easier.

Pluto automates your financial processes to reduce manual errors and accelerate reconciliation. You close books 10X faster with more confidence. 

Book a demo today, and see how Pluto gives you better control and visibility from day one!

The panic sets in when the custodian makes the entries for petty cash expenses and the balance mismatches by, let's say, AED 1500. 

When discrepancies happen, you have two options: mark it as a write off, or spend hours carrying out an investigation. Write offs are generally not accepted in companies and can lead to problems during audit season. The best option is to investigate. 

While the amount is meager, this cashier must scrutinize each voucher and receipt for the next few days to find the loophole. The employee in question will have to review over 100+ documents to spot the discrepancy, disrupting the petty cash operation and causing delays in closing the books.

This post will cover how to reconcile petty cash and optimize the process, so you never have to face this situation. We will look at some best practices to ensure the custodian does not spend weeks accounting for the missing AED 1500.

What is Petty Cash Reconciliation?

Petty cash reconciliation is the process of matching opening and closing balances of petty cash, where the difference must be equal to the total of documented petty cash expenses. 

Either the custodian or someone from the finance department performs this function to ensure the accuracy and completeness of records. It helps identify and rectify discrepancies that may arise due to errors of omission, commission, or principle. 

How Often Should Petty Cash Be Reconciled?

Petty cash reconciliation is generally done once a month if you rely on manual processes for petty cash management. It allows for timely identification of discrepancies, ensures efficient tracking of small expenses, and facilitates prompt resolution. 

However, if you have an expense management platform to record all the petty cash expenses digitally, you reconcile petty cash in real time. Since you directly add all the transactions on the platform, reconciliation becomes easy with the ability to track each cash money movement in an auditable platform. As a result, you identify discrepancies at the earliest and avoid a balance mismatch.

What Are the Steps of Cash Reconciliation?

If you use a digital platform for petty cash management, reconciliation becomes easy as the system highlights any discrepancy in the real time. So, it is as simple as flagging transactions with missing receipts.

However, if you have a manual petty cash process, here are the petty cash reconciliation steps:

1. Ascertain Fund Balance

Begin by determining the existing balance in the petty cash fund. This involves counting the physical cash on hand and comparing it to the initial amount allocated to the fund.

2. Gather Documentation Proofs

Collect all receipts and documentation related to petty cash expenditures. Ensure each expense is supported by a valid receipt, providing a clear record of how the funds were used.

3. Categorize Total Withdrawals and Spends

Categorize the various expenditures based on their nature (e.g., office supplies, refreshments, etc.). Tally the withdrawals within each category to gain insights into the distribution of expenses.

4. Reconcile Differences

Compare the total of documented expenses with the physical cash on hand. Identify any discrepancies or amounts that are unaccounted for. This step is crucial for ensuring that all expenditures are correctly represented.

5. Record in General Ledger

Record the reconciled petty cash transactions in the general ledger. It formalizes the financial entries and ensures that the petty cash activity is accurately reflected in the organization's overall accounting system.

6. Replenish

If the petty cash fund is running low or depleted, replenish the funds. Submit the reconciled documentation to the finance or accounting department for approval and allocate the necessary funds to restore the petty cash balance.

Challenges of the Manual Petty Cash Reconciliation Process

Here are the top four challenges of the manual petty cash reconciliation process:

1. Risk of Fraud, Waste, and Misuse

With manual reconciliation, it becomes easier for individuals to manipulate or misappropriate funds without proper oversight. The absence of real-time tracking leads to instances of waste or misuse of petty cash, posing a significant challenge to financial integrity.

For instance, an employee might submit duplicate receipts for the same expense, pocketing the reimbursement and leading to financial discrepancies. Duplicate receipts are difficult for custodians to keep track of when there are 1000’s of receipts. 

2. Custodian Chasing for Receipts

In a manual system, the petty cash custodian has to press the employees for the collection of receipts for expenses. It is time-consuming and delays the reconciliation process. It also leads to incomplete and missing documentation.

3. Lack of Internal Control

Manual processes lack the robust internal controls that automated systems offer. This absence of controls makes enforcing consistent adherence to organizational policies challenging and increases the risk of errors or unauthorized use of petty cash.

For example, an employee may submit incomplete or inaccurate receipts for petty cash expenses, leading to inconsistencies. As a result, it becomes difficult to ensure adherence to documentation standards.

4. Missing Cash or Documentation

The manual handling of petty cash poses a threat to losing physical money or documentation. Misplacement of receipts or cash, whether intentional or accidental, leads to hindrances in the reconciliation process and compromises the accuracy of financial records.

For instance, an employee may unintentionally misplace a set of petty cash receipts during an office activity. The missing documentation will create difficulty reconciling expenditures, introducing uncertainty into the financial records.

From these challenges, we understand that while we focus on optimizing the reconciliation process, we must first refine our petty cash management process. 

Instead of focusing on improving the assessment process, we shall first work on the internal procedures of approvals and documentation. It will ensure the completeness and accuracy of records and save custodians from spending weeks matching the balances.

Best Practices for Petty Cash Reconciliation

To avoid mismatches and ensure the accuracy of records, adopt the following best practices:

Maintain Receipts Digitally

Digitally store receipts using an electronic system or expense management platform to ensure a secure and easily accessible record of all transactions. It eliminates the risk of physical receipt loss or damage and facilitates efficient reconciliation.

Stringent Documentation and Regular Review

Ensure clear and detailed receipts for all expenses to enhance accountability. Regularly review these documents for prompt identification of discrepancies. It fosters transparency and helps maintain a true and fair view of the financial statements.

Set Controls

Establish precise petty cash policies and procedures for petty cash management, including predefined spending limits and approval processes. Such controls prevent misuse and ensure that expenditures align with organizational guidelines. You can additionally specify the expense category and vendors for enhanced control.

Securely Store Cash and Documents

Designate a locked and controlled space, like a safe or lockable drawer, for physical cash and accompanying documents in the petty cash system. Limit access to authorized personnel to minimize theft or mishandling risks. Regularly reconcile cash on hand with documented transactions to promptly identify and address any discrepancies, ensuring the overall integrity of the petty cash process.

Maintain a Log

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Keep a detailed log or ledger of all petty cash transactions, including dates, amounts, and purposes. It serves as a comprehensive record for reconciliation and provides a historical overview of petty cash usage. A better way would be to maintain a digital log, which will be more accessible and accelerate the reconciliation process as well.

Use of Virtual Cards

Shift to virtual or prepaid cards for the petty cash process. Virtual cards allow for controlled and traceable spending with transactions automatically recorded. This digital approach enhances security and simplifies the reconciliation process. 

However, these virtual cards should not be mistaken for shared corporate cards or employees' personal debit cards, which could be reimbursed later. Such confusion makes the petty cash process more chaotic and takes away the ease of reconciling with digitization. You lose visibility, and the employees wait weeks to get reimbursed.

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Digitization Simplifies Petty Cash Reconciliation

Petty cash reconciliation strengthens when the foundation is set right. It means having defined policies and methods. 

An expense management platform further assists the teams to manage effectively by providing real-time visibility. It helps you enforce the policies with advanced control and simplifies the approval and documentation process by providing all the details on a single dashboard, leaving no loopholes for any mistakes. 

Book a demo today! See how you can digitize your petty cash process to save time and ensure that a mismatch, even of an insignificant amount, never haunts your team.