How to create a daily cash register closing, step by step

Why a clean daily closing matters, and how to finish it in a few minutes.

In Germany, a proper daily cash register closing is part of the legally required, TSE-compliant record-keeping. It shows that the recorded cash balance matches actual income and expenses - and it's one of the first things checked during a tax audit.

Step 1: Open the register with starting cash

The day begins with the starting cash - the cash balance the register opens with. In Kassenübersicht Online, this amount is automatically carried over from the previous day's closing, so it doesn't need to be manually recalculated every morning.

Step 2: Record expenses throughout the day

Every cash expense - from stock purchases to small amounts - is recorded individually instead of being reconstructed from memory at the end of the day. This makes the evening closing significantly faster and more accurate.

Step 3: Record the TSE and card totals

At the end of the day, the TSE total (the overall revenue logged by the Technical Security Device) is recorded together with the card total (card and other cashless payments). Kassenübersicht Online automatically compares these figures with the recorded expenses and starting cash.

Step 4: Review and export the closing

Once all figures match, the day is closed as a report - available as a PDF or sent directly by email to your bookkeeping team or tax advisor. The starting cash for the next day is calculated and carried over automatically.