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• 22:54, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Donations and computer failure (Outdated: content was: "The instructions below assume that the computer is still intact and can be repaired. If the computer has been stolen or otherwise damaged so that it cannot be restored, see Computer stolen or damaged. <br>If the computer or other electronic equipment used to run MLS fails and cannot be restored within four weeks, and no temporary computer is available, do the following: * If replacement equipment or repairs are necessary, contact the stake technology specialist. He...)
• 22:53, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Donations and bank deposits (UK) (Outdated: content was: "A general question: Technically, not everything on this page is unique to the UK (e.g. the companionship principle, instructions for two people to make deposits) but a clerk might interpret it that way after reading the page title. Because some of this information is redundant with information on other pages, would it be best to remove it here, or be more specific when something is unique (e.g. adding the phrase "Contrary to the handbook of instructions, in the UK cler...)
• 22:52, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Donations and bank deposits (UK) (Outdated: content was: "This article sets out the requirements and some common problems relating to '''donations and bank deposits''' in the UK & Ireland.<ref>''Weekly Finance Reports and Weekly Bank Deposits'' [September 4, 2009], Andrew Mason, UK & Ireland MSR Supervisor</ref> == Procedure == The bank deposit book must be checked with MLS and the details verified to ensure it has been correctly completed. Comply with the companionship principle, two people always working together,...)
• 22:52, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Donations (Outdated: content was: "A member was advised by his accountant to make his tithing donations using the member's corporation id. Has anyone run into this situation and if so what is the best way to handle it? Is this even possible since a MRN is required to make a donation? This question would be better asked on the forums. Perhaps the Local Unit Finance forum: https://tech.lds.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=46 I expect the Church will accept donations from corporations, but this is not "tithing"....)
• 22:51, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Donations (Outdated: content was: "Church units receive donations from ward members and others. Generally donations are processed each week in MLS, although this may happen more often during tithing settlement, or a week may be skipped because of stake or general conferences. The Church produced training session {{TrainingURL|donations}}covers the principles and procedures for handling Church donations. == Guiding principles == * Those who handle the Lord's funds should be full-tithe payers. * Al...)
• 22:51, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Deposit Transaction Report (Outdated: content was: "In the past, the '''Deposit Transaction Report''' was used by the stake with each ward's batch summary report to reconcile deposits at Church headquarters with those in MLS. With the introduction of Church Unit Banking Services (CUBS), the reconciliation is done monthly at headquarters. Any items that need attention by the local unit are listed on its Unit Financial Report under "Action Items." The Deposit Transaction Report is no longer used. Category:Finance")
• 22:42, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page CUBS additional clarification (Outdated: content was: "The following information provides additional clarifications for clerks in stakes and wards that transitioned to the new Church Unit Banking Services (CUBS) financial system on October 24, 2010. It was transmitted to affected units via an MLS message on 26 October 2010. == Ward Missionary balances == === Issue: The balance of the Ward missionary subcategory does not match the balance before the CUBS transition. === # The balances in each of the prior ward MLS mis...)
• 22:42, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Church Unit Banking Services (CUBS) (Outdated: content was: "On May 17, 2010, a notice was sent from the Presiding Bishopric announcing the changes to the MLS program and introducing the new Church Unit Banking Services (CUBS) to the local units. Since then you have received several updates with additional information. This document will review the updates and provide more information. '''This document in its current form applies only to units in the United States that have been instructed that their transition to CUBS will tak...)
• 22:41, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Church Unit Banking Services (CUBS) (Outdated: content was: "Although you're welcome to post questions here, you'll get a much quicker and better response on the LDSTech [http://tech.lds.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=46 Local Unit Finance] forum. -- Aebrown 04:31, 17 October 2010 (UTC) == Questions == Quick question concerning the donor names: The document indicates that donor names can no longer be combined (e.g. "Doe, John and Jane"). Will the CUBS conversion process change these donor names in our system? :...)
• 22:41, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Budget allowance (Outdated: content was: "The '''Local Unit Budget Allowance''' (LUBA) program was implemented in 1989 to allow local units to fund their programs using funds supplied by the Church. == Principles == The fundamental principles of the Budget Allowance program are found in ''Handbook 1: Stake Presidents and Bishops'' [2010], 14.7.2: * All local unit activities are to be funded from the Budget Allowance * Members are not to pay any funds out of pocket to participate in activities (there are excep...)
• 22:40, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Budget allocation methods (Outdated: content was: "There are different '''budget allocation methods''' that can be employed to set a budget. == Baseline budgeting == Some units set budgets by allocating money to each separate organization/group. Questions that may be asked during this process, may be similar to: * How much shall we allocate to ''x'' group this year? * How much did ''y'' receive/spend last year? * Was that enough? Or too much? Once set, clerks would monitor how each organization/group spent the...)
• 22:23, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Bank deposit (Outdated: content was: "Each week after donations are opened, counted, verified, and recorded, the clerk assigned to finances and a member of the bishopric (or a member of the bishopric and another Melchizedek Priesthood holder) prepare the bank deposit. == Making the bank deposit == # After the clerk and a member of the bishopric (or two members of the bishopric) authorize the donation information...", and the only contributor was "Smithgw" ([[User talk:Sm...)
• 22:23, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Annual financial reporting (Outdated: content was: "{{MLS Finance}}Each ward and stake in the Church has a responsibility for '''annual financial reporting'''. Under the direction of the bishop and stake president, the ward clerk and stake clerk (perhaps with the help of assistant clerks) must follow certain procedures and meet deadlines to comply with Church policy and legal requirements. == Wards == === Entering and submitting year-end reports and statements === Complete the following tasks by January 31...)
• 22:22, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Year End Donations (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Year-end donations", and the only contributor was "Aebrown" (talk))
• 22:22, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Year-end donations (Outdated: content was: "On occasion, there are donations and batches that cross over the end of the fiscal tax year. This must be handled carefully in accordance with Church policy, as well as any applicable tax laws. == Policy == For a donation to be counted for the current year, it must be in the hands of a member of the bishopric, or if mailed, have a postmark date on or before December 31. Otherwise, the donation should be entered in a batch on or after January 1 and will...)
• 22:22, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Outstanding Checks (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Outstanding checks", and the only contributor was "Aebrown" (talk))
• 22:22, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Outstanding checks (Outdated: content was: "This article shows how to handle '''outstanding checks''' in a variety of circumstances. Find the circumstance below that most nearly fits the check you are dealing with and follow the instructions. '''Note: Church headquarters will now escheat checks that were issued more than 180 ago. Those checks cannot be voided and should not be reissued. If a check was escheated, the payee must contact Church headquarters to get the funds.''' == You have...)
• 22:21, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Escheating Checks (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Escheating checks", and the only contributor was "Aebrown" (talk))
• 22:21, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Escheating checks (Outdated: content was: "Escheatment laws in the United States require that any unclaimed property (including outstanding checks) must be reported to the state in which the payee resides within a certain period of time. The Church considers a check to be unclaimed property after 180 days. '''NOTE:''' The following information is for the United States. In August 2011 a notice was sent to units notifying them of a process to help the Church better comply with escheatment laws and automatical...)
• 22:21, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Tithing Settlement (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Tithing settlement", and the only contributor was "Lindsayre" (talk))
• 22:21, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Tithing settlement (Outdated: content was: "'''Tithing settlement''' is an opportunity for each ward member to meet with the bishop to make sure his or her donations records are correct and to declare to the bishop his or her tithing status. It gives the bishop an opportunity to discuss with families the principle of tithing, encourage a generous fast offering, and discuss other financial and spiritual matters. The Church produced training lesson {{TrainingURL|tithingsettlement}} covers the responsi...)
• 22:21, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Fast Offering (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Fast offering", and the only contributor was "Aebrown" (talk))
• 22:20, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Fast offering (Outdated: content was: "'''Fast offerings''' are donations given by members to help the poor and the needy. Aaronic Priesthood holders assist in the collection of fast offerings once a month on Fast Sunday. Financial clerks play an important role in processing fast offering donations and, under the direction of the bishop, preparing payments to those in need using fast offering funds. == Fast offering donations == Fast offerings are sometimes collected by members of the Aaronic Priesthoo...)
• 22:20, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Stake/District Financial Summary (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Consolidated Financial Statement", and the only contributor was "Smithgw" (talk))
• 22:20, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Consolidated Financial Statement (Outdated: content was: "Each month, stakes and districts that are using Church Unit Banking Services (CUBS) receive a '''Consolidated Financial Statement'''. It is mailed to the stake or district president a week or so after the end of the month. It summarizes the expenditures by category for each ward or branch as well as for the general stake account. == Overall Structure == The Consolidated Financial Statement consists of: * A combined summary page that lists the stake unit number, st...)
• 22:20, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Unit Action List (Outdated: content was: "'''Unit Action Lists''' are monthly reports that detail the non-quality items that financial clerks need to resolve. As a rule of thumb any items listed that are more than a month old need to be researched and resolved. The following sections detail the steps to clear these items. ''Note:'' These reports are produced by LURBS and are '''only''' used outside of North America. == Donations == === Donations reported not banked or...)
• 22:20, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Ward/Branch Monthly Financial Report (Outdated: content was: "The '''Ward/Branch Monthly Financial Report (MFR)''' is a report that is sent monthly to each unit of the Church outside of North America. The equivalent report used in North America is the Unit Financial Statement. == Heading == Underneath and to the left of the report title is number and name of the Unit , Stake/District, Region and currency relevant for the report. == Main Statement == For each item (row) there is a reference number. For cheques, this is simpl...)
• 22:19, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Unit Financial Statement (Outdated: content was: "== Images contain mock data == All images of statements uploaded here have been taken from a "mock statement" created specifically for this purpose. --Caleb 17:53, 3 April 2009 (UTC) == Update for new CUBS statements == It would be very helpful if this section was updated to reflect the format of the new "Unit Financial Statement" and "Consolidated Financial Statement." As a new Stake President I understand that I am to review the wards' finances...)
• 22:19, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Unit Financial Statement (Outdated: content was: "The '''Unit Financial Statement''' is a statement that is sent monthly to each unit of the Church in North America. It is transmitted electronically to units via MLS a few days after the end of the month, and can be viewed on the Finance screen under Financial Statements. The Action Items listed in the statement are used to help bring MLS records into agreement with financial records at Church Headquarters. Outside of North America, units also receive the Unit Fin...)
• 22:19, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Other category (Outdated: content was: "The '''Other Category''', sometimes called the "Other" account, is one of the categories on the Tithing and Other Offerings slip. It also appears on the Unit Financial Statement. == What is this fund used for? == Wards and stakes use the "Other" category to collect funds for a defined purpose and then distribute the funds to pay for goods or services. In the United States, funds paid to the Other category for goods and services are not tax deductible. Occasionall...)
• 22:19, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Ward Missionary Funds (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Ward missionary funds", and the only contributor was "Lindsayre" (talk))
• 22:19, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Calculating Monthly Budget (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Calculating monthly budget", and the only contributor was "Aebrown" (talk))
• 22:18, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Calculating monthly budget (Outdated: content was: "==There is no longer need to calculate monthly budget== With the introduction of the Church Unit Banking Services (CUBS) and the real dollar budget, there is no longer a need for units to calculate a monthly budget allowance. The calculated budget figures appear on the Unit Financial Statement. Category:Finance")
• 22:18, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Budget Allowance Accounting (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Budget allowance accounting", and the only contributor was "Aebrown" (talk))
• 22:18, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Budget allowance accounting (Outdated: content was: "Budgeting for wards and branches is done on an annual basis, yet the actual Budget Allowance amount allocated to the stake changes each quarter. Some stakes choose to tell the wards at the beginning of the year what their budget allocation will be for the entire year. In this case, wards can reliably define their budget for the entire year. However, other stakes choose to allocate funds to wards on a quarterly basis, as the stake receives budget allocations from...)
• 22:18, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Reconciling the Budget Category (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Reconciling the Budget category", and the only contributor was "Aebrown" (talk))
• 22:18, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Reconciling the Budget category (Outdated: content was: "Since most of the financial activity in a ward involves the Budget category, it would be helpful to reconcile the Unit Financial Statement with Budget entries in MLS. Financial clerks can follow this method for doing this reconciliation. # Make sure that you have Budget subcategories for all expenses. The parent category Budget should not be used for any expenses. Each of these subcategories should have an assigned allocation amount. # Enter all ex...)
• 22:17, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Check error (Outdated: content was: "If a member writes a donation check that has an '''error''', the financial clerk may need to make an adjustment to the donation batch. == Example == If the check amount in the box next to the payee line is different from the handwritten number, the bank will trust the handwritten check amount. For example, the amount in the box might have been $1,050, but the handwritten amount was "One Thousand Dollars." So the bank would take the "One Thousand Do...)
• 22:17, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Check error (Outdated: content was: "== Donor made error on check == I am the Ward clerk and just received word that one of our members overpaid his tithing. I was working on the tithing this week and can verify the amount recorded and deposited at the bank. The problem is that this individual wrote a check for the entire amount of his paycheck and not the 10% he intended to write the check for. The deposit was made and the totals from tithing were balanced. Apparently when the check cleared it became obv...)
• 22:17, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Donation categories (Outdated: content was: "Using the '''donation categories''' on the “Tithing and Other Offerings” slip, members can designate one or more purposes for their donations to the Church. The Enter Donations screen in MLS is configured to match these same donation categories. The characteristics and purposes of these donation categories are described below. * The ''Charitable?'' column indicates whether donations to that category are considered a charitable donation to the Church. Only donations...)
• 22:17, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Donation categories (Outdated: content was: "I have a some questions about information provided in a couple of categories. First, in the Ward Missionary category, it states "Wards and stakes are authorized to maintain a two- to three- month surplus in the Ward Missionary fund considering current and prospective missionary service funding needs. Ward surplus funds beyond the authorized surplus should be remitted by check to the stake." Where does this specific information come from? The Church Handbook of Instr...)
• 22:16, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Returned check (Outdated: content was: "A '''returned check''' is a donor's check that was deposited, but for which the bank refused payment because of insufficient funds, a closed account, or some other reason. The following happens with returned checks: # Church headquarters adjusts the donor's record for the amount of the check and the categories he or she contributed to. # The next time the donor's local unit performs a '''Send/Receive Changes''', the adjustments are entered into MLS automatically. # Chu...)
• 22:16, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Financial Clerk (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Financial clerk", and the only contributor was "Aebrown" (talk))
• 22:15, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Membership Clerk (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Membership clerk", and the only contributor was "Aebrown" (talk))
• 22:15, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Historical Specialist (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Annual history")
• 22:15, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Annual history (Outdated: content was: "The '''annual history''', comprised of stake and ward histories, helps fulfill the Lord's charge: "Continue in writing and making history of all the important things... concerning my church;... And also, my servants who are abroad in the earth should send forth the accounts of their stewardships" ([http://scriptures.lds.org/en/dc/69/3,5#3 D&C 69:3,5]). == Responsibilities == '''Stake presidents''' and '''bishops''' have responsibility to: * Oversee the preparation an...)
• 22:13, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Template:CustomReport (Outdated: content was: "<includeonly>{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" |- | colspan="2" | <div style="float:right;">'''[[Media:{{{file}}}|Download]]'''</div><div style="text-align:center;font-size:larger;font-weight:bold;">{{{title}}}</div> {{#if:{{{description}}}|{{!}}- {{!}} colspan="2" style="font-style:italic;text-align:center;" {{!}} {{{description}}} }} |-valign="top" align="center...", and the only contributor was "Aebrown" ([[User talk:Ae...)
• 22:12, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Membership audit (Outdated: content was: "When we try to do the membership audit we get an error. This happens when we click on the membership audit button. Then we get the following an error message. We are running on a new computer with MLS 3.7.1 Any suggestions? Thanks --Jeffreychristensen 11:37, 22 June 2014 : Contact the Global Service Center. You may have to reload MLS, but they can help you. : Telephone Support :: Salt Lake City area: 801-240-3500 :: Outside Salt Lake...)
• 22:12, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Category talk:Membership (Outdated: content was: "Where can I find information on the official address format of MLS? It seems that the trend has been: 1234-56 Street Name City, State Zip Code While this is predominent in our records, I find the hypon for the unit number to be confusing especially for mailings. I also have not found a source that says, "This is how it should be recorded." Anyone know an official source? Of is it unit preference? -- 15:04, 1 August 2009 Matthewbneal : Welcom...)
• 22:12, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Ward and stake divisions (Outdated: content was: "'''Ward and stake divisions''' are proposed by stake presidents. The stake clerk will play a major role in preparing the ''Ward and Branch Organization Application'' that is submitted by the stake president to the Area Presidency. The Area Presidency review the application and endorse it before they submit it to the Boundary and Leadership Change Committee. Approval is given only by the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve. == Ward and Branch Organization App...)