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...More information on Non-cash Contributions.
Tales from Tech 2 - Issue # 7.1 - As you can see by the volume number above, this is a follow-up to my last newsletter. In my last newsletter, I discussed how to handle...
1099-MISC Forms Printing One Per Page
YouTube Video - On certain printers, the 1099-MISC forms do not fit two per page. Follow these steps to edit the height of the form to fit your printer's...
Accounting for Contributions
Knowledge Base Article - Handling donor designated or restricted contributions require a large attention to detail by the church treasurer or bookkeeper. A donor...
Activities & Skills Custom Codes
YouTube Video - In addition to tracking Activities & Skills of individuals, you can group activities by Type and Department. You can also assign Roles...
An extremely insightful expository concerning the abundance of assistance to be discovered on the PowerChurch Software web site.
Tales from Tech 2 - Issue # 4 - Today I want to tell you where you can go online when you're needing a little help. And while we're on the subject of help, that reminds me...
Automated Messaging Service options in Version 11.55
YouTube Video - Version 11.55 of PowerChurch Plus added new functionality for working with automated messaging services like PhoneTree and One Call...
Background Checks in PowerChurch Plus
Knowledge Base Article - PowerChurch Plus allows you to track background checks for adults in specific activities and employees in Payroll. This functionality was...
Backup and Restore Data
YouTube Video - A detailed explanation of how to backup your data files as well as how to restore them. It is important to make frequent backups to prevent...
Budget Setup
YouTube Video - This tutorial walks you through setting up a budget in Fund Accounting in PowerChurch Versions 9 and...
Can I use my existing check reader with PowerChurch Plus?
Knowledge Base Article - In PowerChurch Plus 8.5 and higher, you have the ability to enter contributions through a check reader. We have tested the new...
Canadian HST Changing July 1, 2010
Knowledge Base Article - There are changes coming to the Canadian GST/PST system as of July 1, 2010. For details, visit What Is HST?...
Change Working Month
YouTube Video - Instead of closing an accounting month, you can now just change your working month. This allows you to have multiple accounting months open...
Closing the Accounting Month
YouTube Video - When you close an accounting month in v9 or higher, it's CLOSED. You can't post into it again. Use the change working month instead, to...
Closing the Accounting Year (Versions 6-8.5)
Knowledge Base Article - Please note: This article only applies to Versions 6 through 8.5. After the Fund Accounting system was redesigned in Version 9 (2004)...
Closing the year just got a little easier and a little sillier with the help of Tech 2.
Tales from Tech 2 - Issue # 21 - Well, it's that time of year again (and I'm not talking about chicken hunting season) and since so many churches maintain their Accounting...
Combining Duplicate Profiles
Knowledge Base Article - Please note: This article applies to Versions 11.1 and prior. Newer versions of the software feature a "Merge Duplicate Profiles" utility...
Combining Multiple Data Sets
Knowledge Base Article - When moving PowerChurch Plus to a centralized server within the church or moving to PowerChurch Online, you must first have a single set of...
Common Issues Associated with PowerChurch Plus Version 7
Knowledge Base Article - Program Startup Double Click the program icon and a message quickly flashes on the screen that reads, "This program cannot be run in...
Compatible Computer Checks
Knowledge Base Article - PowerChurch Plus offers several pre-defined check styles that you can use within Accounts Payable and Payroll. A default check format can...
Comprehensive Error Message Reference List
Knowledge Base Article - This article is designed to help diagnose error messages in PowerChurch Plus. It contains a complete list of error messages that have been...