How do I post transaction to Expense Account

[nbcarrol]

I am a new PowerChurch Online User. I am in the initial setup/testing phase. I have setup Contributions and Chart of Accounts. I was able to have Contribution post to Asset Checking account and Income account. Now I would like to set up transaction to Debit Income account and Create Expense account. Do I do this directly? If so, how does Asset Checking account get updated? Am I missing a step here?

[NeilZ]

I am a new PowerChurch Online User. I am in the initial setup/testing phase. I have setup Contributions and Chart of Accounts. I was able to have Contribution post to Asset Checking account and Income account. Now I would like to set up transaction to Debit Income account and Create Expense account. Do I do this directly? If so, how does Asset Checking account get updated? Am I missing a step here?

Exactly what are you trying to do, write checks for bills?? Then you want to use the Accounts Payable system. How to you use that system is beyond a few forum posts, I would use the Powerchurch manual, or use the built in HELP system and find the area for Accounts Payable.

Here's a quick overview:

1. Setup vendors in Accounts Payable. Vendor setup includes the vendor address, your account number, and you reference the checking and expense accounts you normally use with that vendor.

2. You create invoices for the vendors, entering the amount that you will be paying in the block provides, as well as in the checking and expense account lines.

3. You then print the checks from the system.

If you're not using printer checks at this time, you would use the Manual Check option under AP, entering the number of the check you would manually write from your checkbook.