Kassenbuch

cash book, petty cash register

noun KAS-en-bookh Rare

Usage Note

Kassenbuch is the ledger recording all cash receipts and payments. Self-employed persons and businesses handling cash are required to keep one. Tax authorities may demand its inspection during audits (Betriebsprüfungen).

Examples

"Der Buchhalter aktualisiert täglich das Kassenbuch des Unternehmens."

Natural Translation

The accountant updates the company's cash book every day.

Literal Translation

The bookkeeper updates daily the cash-book of-the company.

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