Which action would be a breach of standard cash handling procedures?

• A. Open and close the drawer according to policy.
• B. Handle payments accurately and provide correct change.
• C. Verify receipts.
• D. Announce drawer status to customers.

Answer: (D)

Cash handling hinges on keeping transactions accurate, secure, and confidential. Opening and closing the drawer according to policy ensures proper access control and accountability. Handling payments accurately and providing correct change prevents losses and maintains trust with customers. Verifying receipts helps catch discrepancies and deter fraud. Announcing the drawer status to customers, however, reveals how much cash is on hand and can invite theft or collusion, and it creates unnecessary distraction at the register. Because of these security and privacy concerns, that action would breach standard cash handling procedures.