Deposit in Transit

Definition

A deposit you've recorded in your cash account but that hasn't yet appeared on your bank statement—usually because it was made after the bank's cutoff time.

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Bank Reconciliation

The process of matching your company's cash records to the bank's records and explaining any differences (outstanding checks, deposits in transit, bank fees, etc.). It's detective work to make sure every dollar is accounted for.

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