---
title: Reconcile the till and prepare a deposit
description: Work till variances, safe counts and deposits from the cash reconciliation board, log a counterfeit note, and export the variance list.
order: 30
updated: 2026-09-16
keywords: till, variance, deposit, safe count, counterfeit, cash reconciliation
---

Cash reconciliation lives under **Security** because it is a control, not a bookkeeping task. This guide works the four tabs.

**Before you start:** a loss-prevention or finance role for the outlet. Finance can view everything but cannot clear an exception.

## Till variances

1. Open **Security › Cash reconciliation › Till variances**.
2. Each row is a cash session whose blind count differed from the expected cash. Open it to see both counts and any recount.
3. Record the drawer count review and move the row to its next status. A variance above the threshold also appears in the exception queue.

## Deposits

1. On **Deposits**, choose **Prepare deposit** for the day's cash. Enter the bag and seal identity and the witness.
2. When the bank statement line is recorded, choose **Verify deposit** to match it. A deposit that does not match stays open with the difference shown.

## Safe counts

Record a safe count at the start and end of the day. A count that does not agree with the expected balance can raise a finding directly from the row.

## Counterfeit log

Log a counterfeit note with the denomination, the session and what was done with the note. The entry feeds the exception queue.

## Export

Choose **Export CSV** for the period's variances. The file lands in **Exports** with its redaction summary.

## Related

- [Close the cash drawer](/docs/how-to/close-the-cash-drawer)
- [Review a POS exception](/docs/how-to/review-a-pos-exception)