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cash on hand. Definition. Funds that are immediately available to a business, and can be spent as needed, as opposed to assets that must be sold to generate cash. The amount of cash on hand determines what projects a company can undertake, or what financial hardships can be absorbed, without going into debt or arranging other financing.
Cash on Hand. Funds undeposited at the close of a financial period. This account is to be used when volume of cash handled is large and time limitation prohibits making a deposit. It is normally assumed that all cash received is deposited on a day-to-day basis. See Account 112000 for Petty Cash.