Separation Between Cashiering and Recording 1 **Separation Between Cashiering and Recording** In this scenario, cashier A records the sale, but the payment is processed through register B. This creates a disconnect between the sale and the cash receipt, which can complicate accounting if the system is not properly configured. 2 **Centralized vs. Decentralized POS System** If the store uses a centralized POS system, each transaction is recorded in a common database, regardless of the terminal used. In this case, the accounting remains accurate because the sale is correctly attributed to cashier A, even if the payment is processed through B. 3 **Impact on Sales Reports** End-of-day reports may show a discrepancy: cashier A will have sales without corresponding payments, and cashier B will have payments without sales. This can skew individual statistics if the system does not automatically reconcile the transactions.