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• 00:25, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Financial records (Outdated: content was: "Stake and ward clerks are responsible to keep accurate '''financial records'''. This responsibility may be delegated to an assistant clerk. These records can help stake presidents and bishops account for and protect the sacred funds of the Church. These records are also necessary for preparing budgets, managing the budget allowance, and providing information to members on their donation...)
• 00:25, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Form 1099-MISC (Outdated: content was: "Stakes in the United States are required to file '''Form 1099-MISC''' by January 31 if any payees have received over $600 during the previous year for rent or services such as performers, entertainers, or caterers, with several exceptions. This form falls under the duties of the financial clerk. == Overview == Where applicable, stakes and districts are responsible to file Federal Tax Form 1099-MISC before January 31. The purpose of Form 1099-MISC is to report to t...)
• 00:24, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Funding youth camps (Outdated: content was: "All ward and stake activities are to be funded from the budget allowance, with a few exceptions. One of those exceptions is a single annual camp for young men or young women, or a single annual day camp or similar activity for Primary children aged 8-11. == Source of funds == The single annual camp is to be funded from the following sources (in order)<ref>''Handbook 2: Administering the Church'' [2010], [http://lds.org/handbook/handbook-2-administering-the-church/...)
• 00:24, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Fundraising (Outdated: content was: "'''Fund-raising''' activities are not normally approved because expenses for activities are paid from the budget allowance. As an exception, a stake president or bishop may authorize group fund-raising activities only when necessary to help pay for annual camps and equipment as outlined below. <ref>''Handbook 2: Administering the Church'' [2010], [http://lds.org/handbook/handbook-2-administering-the-church/activities/13.6.8#13.6.8 13.6.8]</ref> == Fund-rai...)
• 00:24, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Gift Aid (Outdated: content was: "'''Gift Aid''' is a tax relief that enables tax-effective giving by individuals to charities in the United Kingdom. The Church is registered with the Charity Commission meaning that individuals who are subject to UK income tax can allow the Church to claim back the tax paid on their donations. To do this individuals need to complete a simple, short declaration which states that:- "I confirm I have paid or will pay an amount of Income tax and/or Capital Gains Tax for...)
• 00:24, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Non-quality item (Outdated: content was: "A '''non-quality item''' is a financial transaction this is not complete after two months. Non-quality items are reported monthly in areas outside of North America on the Unit Action List. == Examples == * A donation that has been reported but not credited at the bank or there is a difference that has not been resolved. * A check that has been cashed but not reported in MLS. === Does not include === * A check that has been drawn but not cashed. [[Category:Fi...)
• 00:24, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Non-quality item (Outdated: content was: "== Source of term? == I've never heard this term applied to Church finances. Where does the term come from? Does it appear on official reports in the UK? It certainly doesn't in the US. Also, if we are keeping the term, I would think that the hyphenated form "non-quality item" that is used in the article introduction is more accurate that the article title with a space: "non quality item". -- Aebrown 13:07, 25 November 2009 (UTC) :The term comes fro...)
• 00:23, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Printing checks (Outdated: content was: "MLS users can print checks from MLS as a continuation of the process of entering expenses. == Enabling the check printing option in MLS == The check printing option must be enabled in MLS before you can print checks. In order to use this feature you must have special check stock, which is provided by your area office. If you do not have this check stock, do not enable this feature. # From the '''Edit''' menu, select '''System Options'''. # Select the '''Fin...)
• 00:23, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Prior year transactions (Outdated: content was: "Financial '''transactions''' which involve both the '''prior year''' and the current year present some accounting difficulties. However, following proper procedures carefully can help financial clerks to avoid these difficulties. == Check issued in the prior year == It is most convenient if all checks written in the prior year clear the bank before the year ends. As a practical matter, this rarely happens, so clerks should be prepared to handle iss...)
• 00:23, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Receive donations (Outdated: content was: "Tithing and other donations are normally received by members of the bishopric. A donor completes a Tithing and Other Offerings slip, places the slip and money in a tithing envelope, and gives it to a member of the bishopric. It may also be mailed to the bishop. Each week the clerk assigned to finances and a member of the bishopric (or two members of the bishopric...", and the only contributor was "Smithgw" ([[User talk:Sm...)
• 00:23, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Record retention (Unused: content was: "Records should be stored only as long as they are needed, and then they should be destroyed. == Retention guidelines<ref>[LDSTech Forum post in thread [https://tech.lds.org/forum/showthread.php?9413-How-long-should-I-keep-financial-records&p=71069&viewfull=1#post71069 How long should I keep financial records]</ref> == # Protect all information against unauthorized access, change, destruction, or disclosure. Highly sensitive records, including computer printouts and remo...)
• 00:22, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Retention of financial documents (UK) (Outdated: content was: "The following table sets out the number of years financial documents should be retained by Church units in the UK & Ireland. {| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" align="center" !Documents !Copy !Location !Period |- | rowspan="2" | Donation Slip || White || Ward/Stake || 2 years |- | Yellow || Member || n/a |- | Cheque Stubs || Original || Ward/Stake || 7 years |- | Invoices / Receipts <br>(other supporting documents...)
• 00:22, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Stake & ward telephone service (Outdated: content was: "==Telephone lines== The stake is authorized for one office telephone line for the stake and one for each ward/branch in the stake. Clerk offices, interview rooms, and computer rooms should all be tied to that line. Each building can also have one hall phone for member use, but should be restricted from long distance, directory assistance, and 800 number dialing. All the wards should send their ward telephone bills to the stake to be paid. The stake uses the '''Other: S...)
• 00:22, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Stake & ward telephone service (Outdated: content was: "I propose merging this information into the Expenses page. Lindsayre 23:03, 13 July 2010 (UTC) : Although the current information is primarily concerned with the Expenses side of things, I've heard many questions raised about phone service, such as: :* Who is responsible for repairs? :* How does it interact with DSL? :* How does one get an extra line? :* Do 2-line phones work? :* What about privacy between a bishop's extension and a clerk's...)
• 00:22, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Tithing settlement special cases (Outdated: content was: "== Those who contributed but did not attend tithing settlement == The bishop should complete a Tithing Settlement Statement for each donor who contributed but did not attend tithing settlement. The bishop should declare the tithing status and make sure the status is entered in MLS. Deliver or mail statements to those you have addresses for. Keep the rest for a year in case...", and the only contributor was "Smithgw" ([[User talk:Sm...)
• 00:21, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Ward vehicle ownership (Outdated: content was: "Local church units may not own or license automobiles or buses for transportation.<ref>''Handbook 2: Administering the Church'' [2010], [http://lds.org/handbook/handbook-2-administering-the-church/activities/13.6.24 13.6.24]</ref> {{more|Expenses}} == References == <references /> Category:Finance")
• 00:21, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Ward vehicle ownership (Outdated: content was: "== Church policy == Statements of Church policy should be accurate, and where possible backed up by an official source. There has been discussion of this on the {{TechForum|thread=3176|title=Ward vehicle}}, but no official sources were found to back up the speculation regarding trailers. Thus I have removed the speculative elements of this page, and provided a reference to the one statement that is actual policy. -- Aebrown 12:57, 7 June 2009 (UTC) ==...)
• 23:24, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Year-end donor problems (Outdated: content was: "Various things can happen during the year to create problems at tithing settlement associated with donor record numbers. The following problems will cause the donations not to show on the year-end tax statements. They are: === Donor record Is not linked to the membership record === This typically occurs when someone new moves into the ward and makes a donation before their membership record is in the unit. '''Solution''' # Go to '''Add/Update Donors'''. # Click on t...)
• 23:09, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Year-end donor problems (Outdated: content was: "== What is the plan for Troubleshooting articles? == This article certainly contains helpful content. It is the bulk of a Troubleshooting article on clerk.lds.org titled [http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=8cf6a1b9d8a9a110VgnVCM1000003a94610aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=6c8d09f7ba2df110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1 Donor Record Issues and Mailing Labels], and I believe it was in an MLS message as well. However, there are a lot of similar articles on clerk...)
• 23:09, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Stake Clerk (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Stake clerk", and the only contributor was "Aebrown" (talk))
• 23:08, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Stake clerk (Outdated: content was: "A '''stake clerk''' is called to lighten the administrative burden of the stake presidency in order to free them to perform tasks only they can perform. When a stake presidency is reorganized, the stake clerk need not be released, but should serve sufficient time to learn his duty and magnify his calling. The Church-produced training session {{TrainingURL|stake_clerk}} provides an overview of the duties and responsibilities of the stake clerk. == Responsibilities == A...)
• 23:08, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Ward Clerk (Outdated: content was: "#REDIRECT Ward clerk", and the only contributor was "Aebrown" (talk))
• 23:07, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Ward clerk (Outdated: content was: "{{Other languages|en|es|pt|page=Get started with Meetinghouse technology}} A '''ward clerk''' is called to lighten the administrative burden of the bishop in order to free him up to perform tasks only he can perform. The Church produced training session {{TrainingURL|ward_clerk}} provides an overview of the duties and responsibilities of the ward clerk. == General responsibilities == The ward clerk has three general responsibilities: record keeper, administrator, and...)
• 23:07, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Tithing status (Outdated: content was: "The '''tithing status''' of a member is declared either by the member at tithing settlement or by the bishop. == Who declares status? == The ward is responsible to report the tithing status for all members whose records are in the ward as of December 31. Members are encouraged to attend tithing settlement to make their declaration to the bishop in person. It is '''not''' necessary for a donor to have paid all donations for the year before making a declaration; d...)
• 23:07, 14 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Statistical clerk (Outdated: content was: "The '''statistical clerk''' is an assistant ward clerk whose primary function is to generate statistical reports. Although the ward clerk is responsible to keep statistical records, in some wards this responsibility is delegated to an assistant clerk sometimes referred to as a statistical clerk. However, there is no official statistical clerk calling designated in ''Handbook 1: Stake Presidents and Bishops''. == Responsibiliti...)
• 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...)