Comparison
Spreadsheets vs rules-based cash allocation
Limitations of managing cash allocation in spreadsheets and what improves with a system that has rules, tolerances, and review.
Spreadsheet limitations
Spreadsheets allow almost everything, but are not suited for high volume, multiple sources, or collaborative review. No reusable rules, no traceability, and manual matching.
What a rules-based system adds
A system like DueHub replaces the mechanical part with configurable matching rules. Define rules once, apply them every run, and review only exceptions.
When to migrate
If the team spends more than a day per close on spreadsheet-based allocation, or if volume exceeds 500 transactions per period, it is time to evaluate a rules-based workflow.
