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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 basis accounting. An accepted form of accounting that records all revenues and expenditures at the time when payments are actually received or sent. This straightforward method of accounting is appropriate for small or newer businesses that conduct business on a cash basis or that don't carry inventories. See also: List of Key Accounting Terms and Definitions at InvestorGuide.com.