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• 00:30, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Reconciling a ward account that has not been reconciled for more than two months (Outdated: content was: "With the institution of Church Unit Banking Services (CUBS), '''reconciliation of the Unit Financial Statement to MLS is no longer required'''. In MLS 3.1.1 the Reconciliation option has been removed. Units should now look at the "Action Items" section of the Unit Financial Statement, take appropriate actions, and have the priesthood leader (bishop, stake president) and the clerk sign at the end of the section. So you're a new financial clerk|assistant ward clerk...)
• 00:30, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Common problems with reconciliation (Outdated: content was: "With the institution of Church Unit Banking Services (CUBS), '''reconciliation of the Unit Financial Statement to MLS is no longer required'''. In MLS 3.1.1 the Reconciliation option has been removed. Units should now look at the "Action Items" section of the Unit Financial Statement, take appropriate actions, and have the priesthood leader (bishop, stake president) and the clerk sign at the end of the section. Ward clerks or assistant ward clerks often experience...)
• 00:30, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page File:Reconciling a ward account that has not been reconciled for more than two months.pdf (Outdated)
• 00:29, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Donations by bill payment service (Outdated: content was: "'''Donations''' may be made to a ward or branch through a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_billing Bill Payment Service]. Such services are generally provided by a financial institution, and allow donors to initiate payments online without writing a check or paying postage. Often some additional documentation is required to specify the donation categories. == Local donations == Although wards are not set up to process electronic donations, donors can use a Bil...)
• 00:29, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Donations in kind (Outdated: content was: "== Terminology == Is the standard term really "Donations-in-Kind" for all usages? That seems like really strange English language usage. I will agree that the name of the office is the "Donations-in-Kind Office" and we should correct any references to the Office to have that precise wording. But the phrase "donations in kind" is a perfectly normal English phrase, and I see no reason to use hyphens when you are simply referring to a donation in kind. As I searched lds.o...)
• 00:29, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Donations in kind (Outdated: content was: "'''Donations in kind''' are donations of stock, real estate, or other assets directly to the Church. These donations are often made to reduce or eliminate the amount of tax that needs to be paid on appreciated assets. Donations of cash may also be made (usually by check) directly to the Church. == Privacy == Donations in kind are held in the strictest confidence. They are processed directly by Church headquarters, and do not show...)
• 00:28, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Donations to Church Headquarters (Outdated: content was: "'''Donations''' may be made directly '''to Church Headquarters'''. These donations are often made to maintain privacy or because donors want to ensure the security of large donations. Donations may be made by check, by wire, or as donations in kind. == Privacy == thumb|200px|Example Statement Donations made directly to the Church are held in the strictest confidence. They are processed directly by Church headquarters, a...)
• 00:28, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Donations to Church Headquarters (Outdated: content was: "I find it rather hard to believe that there won't be a report generated to the Bishop detailing the tithing amount, especially if he asked. If he suspected that the member was not telling the truth at tithing settlement/temple recommend interview, he has the keys and authority to receive the information. :I spoke to the experts in the Treasury Department. They provided the following response: ''Donations to headquarters are considered confidential and only the member...)
• 00:28, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Donor statements (Outdated: content was: "== Undo of change to attachment == I undid the recent change to link to a different attachment for File:Past Ward Statements Request Form.pdf. Instead, I made the new form an updated version of that attachment. That has multiple benefits: # You only have to upload the file, and don't have to touch the linking page. # If a file is linked from multiple pages, they will all...", and the only contributor was "Aebrown" ([[User talk:Aeb...)
• 00:28, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Donor statements (Outdated: content was: "{{MLS Finance}}'''Donor Statements''' provide members with a summary of their donations. Statements can be printed from MLS on the Finance page. == Statement types == There are three types of donor statements: * '''Tithing and Other Offerings Donation Statement''': This statement can be printed from the Donor Statements screen by selecting ''Year-to-Date Donation Summaries'' (also available from the Tithing Settlement screen). This state...)
• 00:27, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Expenses (Outdated: content was: "Church expenses are generally paid by check or direct debit from the ward or stake account. Financial clerks should be familiar with all appropriate procedures as listed in the online training lessons, MLS help file, and financial audit instructions. The Church-produced training lesson {{TrainingURL|handling_expenses}}covers paying for Church activities, supplies and fast offering assistance. == Guiding principles == * All expenses must be approved (i...)
• 00:27, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Expenses (Outdated: content was: "==== Not a check addition ==== I think it would be useful to mention using the "not a check" box for things like Distribution Center charges (as outlined in Reconciliation#Other_Items_screen) and also explain the reason for so doing (keeping local data in sync with church headquarters data). -- Mgalgs 13:17, 23 May 2010 : The text already contains a link to Church_Unit_Financial_Statement#.28III.29_Miscellaneous_Disbursement_and_Credits|Miscellaneo...)
• 00:27, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Financial audit (Outdated: content was: "300px|right '''Financial audits''' are conducted twice per year by assigned auditors under the direction of the stake audit committee. Church funds are sacred and should be handled with integrity and wisdom. Audits evaluate how funds are gathered, spent, and recorded. Audits provide opportunities to identify and correct problems early. Audits also provide protection to Church leaders == Stake audit committee == The stake president, with...)
• 00:26, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Financial audit (Outdated: content was: "This is a wonderful page and should assist with audit practices. However, there is one questionable issue that has been posted, the image: Corrective Action Plans Work Sheet example has some confidential information posted on it. This is poor practice and the information needs to be removed. Also, the information listed on any uploaded document needs to be ''Dummy'' information. :The image is taken from the...)
• 00:26, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Financial clerk (Outdated: content was: "'''Financial clerks''' deal with many issues. A financial clerk is an assistant ward clerk, or at the stake level, an assistant stake clerk. == Weekly processing == Each week (more often if necessary), financial clerks work with the bishopric to process donations and expenses. At the stake level, the financial clerk works with the stake presidency (but not the counselor assigned to chair the Audit Committee)....)
• 00:26, 15 November 2022 TimRiker talk contribs deleted page Talk:Financial clerk (Outdated: content was: "Monthly processing "follow up on and correct any outstanding checks" Yes, but how? A link would be appropriate; if I find it I'll add it. N.oliver 18:28, 29 April 2012 (UTC) *Found a page (and added link). Any others? Please add! N.oliver 18:36, 29 April 2012 (UTC)", and the only contributor was "N.oliver" (talk))
• 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? :...)