Fund Accounting Software Blog and News

14/01/2025

By ExpensePlus

How to create Receipts & Payments based Year-End Accounts

How to create Receipts and Payments based year-end accounts, including a checklist of tasks to complete, using an accounts template to create accounts, and independent examination and filing of accounts.

What is the Balance Sheet in Charity Accounts?

06/01/2025

By ExpensePlus

In this blog we explore the balance sheet report and how you can use it in charity accounting to track your assets, liabilities and cash flow.

ExpensePlus 2024 Round-Up

18/12/2024

By ExpensePlus

Find out about key ExpensePlus enhancements from 2024 including Automated Bank Feeds, Year End Accounts Templates, Payroll Upload, and Payment Enhancements.

Listed Places of Worship VAT Grant Scheme

04/12/2024

By Laura Schubert

If your church is a listed building, you can claim back VAT for repairs, maintenance and building work via a government grant scheme.

ExpensePlus launches Automated Bank Feeds and Open Banking

13/11/2024

By ExpensePlus

Open banking is now a feature within ExpensePlus fund accounting software, meaning automated bank feeds and real-time bank balances.

Receiving Grants – a Guide for Charities and Churches

23/10/2024

By ExpensePlus

When your church or charity is applying for or receiving grants, use this guide to correctly account for your grant income.

What is Gift Aid and how does it work?

02/10/2024

By ExpensePlus

Learn how to claim tax back for donations your church or charity receives. Claiming Gift Aid can increase your income by 25%.

Basics of UK Charity Payroll & Employment

Basics of UK Charity Payroll and Employment

11/09/2024

By ExpensePlus

This blog provides practical advice to help your church or charity get started payroll and the correct processes for employment.

6 Easy Ways to reduce costs and save your church and charity money

6 easy ways to reduce costs for your Church or Charity

21/08/2024

By ExpensePlus

Learn about 6 easy ways you can reduce costs for your church or charity, and use your money to fulfil your church or charity’s vision.

Creating a Budget – A Practical Guide for Churches and Charities

31/07/2024

By ExpensePlus

Does your church or charity have a budget currently? Are you using it effectively? In this blog, you can learn about top tips for budgeting.

Understanding Key Charity Financial Reports

10/07/2024

By ExpensePlus

This blog looks at the key financial reports that you need to know for your church or charity, including your budget, balance sheet and more.

3 Common Fund Accounting Mistakes

23/09/2022

By Tim Wyatt

Tim Wyatt, an independent examiner at Wyatt & Co Chartered Accountants, shares three common fund accounting mistakes and top tips to avoid them.