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Petty Cash and Imprest System Controls

Small cash floats remain a common source of loss and audit findings in African organisations, from branches and clinics to field offices and schools. This practical course shows finance and administrative staff how to run petty cash and imprest systems with strong controls, clean documentation and regular reconciliation. Participants learn to prevent leakage, speed up replenishment and pass audits with confidence.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain how petty cash and imprest systems should operate.
  • Design authorisation limits and segregation of duties for cash floats.
  • Record and support petty cash transactions with proper documentation.
  • Reconcile the float accurately and investigate differences.
  • Detect and prevent common petty cash fraud schemes.
  • Streamline replenishment and month end reporting of cash spending.

Course outline

  1. 01Purpose and Risks of Petty Cash
  2. 02The Imprest System Explained
  3. 03Authorisation Limits and Segregation of Duties
  4. 04Documentation and Supporting Vouchers
  5. 05Reconciling and Balancing the Float
  6. 06Preventing and Detecting Cash Fraud
  7. 07Replenishment and Reporting Routines

Who should attend

Cashiers, bookkeepers, branch administrators, office managers and finance clerks responsible for handling small cash floats.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
24 to 25 Aug 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Dubai2US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026Lagos2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Harare2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Kampala2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Pretoria2R10,000
12 to 13 Oct 2026Cape Town2R10,000
26 to 27 Oct 2026Online2US$900
2 to 3 Nov 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026Cairo2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Accra2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Kigali2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Durban2R10,000
21 to 22 Dec 2026Johannesburg2R10,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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