When it comes to support our web-based church software is saying goodbyeto the internet browser that starts with an i and ends with tearsand suffering This is for all of you who use Windows computers. If you’re not sure whether you’re on Windows, or what version you have, find out more about how to identify… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Should I use Accrual Based Accounting (AP)?
This article post was originally published June 6, 2014. There are 2 types – or methods – of accounting: cash based accounting and accrual based accounting. In this post, we’ll explore the differences and the pros and cons between cash vs. accrual accounting. Cash based accounting – is when an organization writes the check out… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Create Recurring Contribution Batches in IconCMO
Did you know that you can create a batch of recurring transactions? After a recent focus meeting, we’ve discovered that many organizations using IconCMO are unaware of this feature. It’s a handy tool that can save you a lot of time. Here’s how it works: Any batch prefixed with ‘EFT’ (meaning Electronic Funds Transfer) signals… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Church Quarterly Meetings – What Reports do You Need?
This article about quarterly meetings was originally published March 9, 2013. Around this time of year, church boards often have their first quarterly meeting. Usually, the board will want to review the financial aspects of the church. Church accounting systems like CMO offer a great variety of financial reports to review just about anything you… ⪼ Continue Reading…
BEC Attacks: Protect Your Church
BEC attacks are one of the fastest growing cyber crimes and have cost some organizations millions of dollars. So, it’s important that staff at your church know how these attacks work and how they can be prevented. The BEC stands for Business Email Compromise. In this type of cyber attack, a cyber criminal gets a… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Track Church Visitors with IconCMO Groups
A common concern of churches is how to effectively track church visitors and take every appropriate step to make sure those visitors feel welcome and can find answers to their questions. IconCMO’s record keeping features and filters and its powerful groups module can give churches many options to track church visitors and reach out to… ⪼ Continue Reading…