AM0560 Cash Handling 101

This course is intended to help UTSA employees learn the policies and guidelines for cash handling, petty cash funds, petty cash reimbursements and Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards.


By taking this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Recall policies and procedures regarding cash handling for currency, checks and credit card payments 
  2. Properly complete all cash handling request forms before accepting cash 
  3. Accurately prepare deposits for currency, checks and credit card payments 
  4. Define available methods for processing credit card payments 
  5. Comply with Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards when accepting credit card payments 
  6. Establish and replenish petty cash funds 
  7. Submit a petty cash reimbursement request for unplanned departmental purchases


Target Audience: Any faculty, staff, student, or volunteer who accept cash payments or would like to accept cash payments on behalf of the university.

Duration: Approximately 1 hour