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Are you paying people for their services legally?
In this article, we explain the correct way for churches to deal with payments made to people for their services. Many people work for or operate with churches in various ways. For example, there are employees, volunteers, and suppliers. Some of these people are paid...
Xero Me for Payroll
Xero Me is a mobile app that allows employees and payroll administrators to perform various tasks related to payroll and expenses. Xero Me can be accessed using an app on your smartphone or tablet. It can also be accessed on your computer via a webpage. Using Xero Me,...
Use Xero’s Employee Leave management function
You have been using Xero for your organisation for some time now. You are on top of the basics! It’s time to step up in streamlining your processes and start using more of Xero’s functionalities. Employee Leave Management It is a new payroll year, and it is a great...
Updates to Xero’s Subscription Plan
Xero is in the process of updating its subscription plans, which will include alterations to both pricing structures and the features in each subscription tier. On 1 July 2024, Xero is: Increasing the pricing of the Starter, Standard, Premium 5 plans, Launching three...
Important Announcement for Churches and Not-for-Profit Organisations: New Tax Agent Nomination Requirements
From November 13, 2023, to better assist our clients with Single Touch Payroll (STP) or Business Activity Statement (BAS) work, the ATO are introducing new requirements. If you are not already on our client list, you will be required to complete the Tax Agent...
The Benkorp Story Continues
The Benkorp name comes from founders Cecil Benjamin and Jeanette Korporaal. Qualified accountants, Cecil and Jeanette have worked together in various capacities since their marriage in 1986. They both worked in corporate finance & accounting roles for a large...
Smooth Financial Management for Churches
Managing the finances of a church can be an overwhelming task, especially when dealing with a large congregation and multiple staff members. Keeping expenses in check, tracking donations, and ensuring financial transparency are all aspects of church finances that need...
How to ensure a seamless EOFY in Xero Payroll
These are some MUST DO points to be completed For the checklists of what is required in each point, Click here for details Check your employees’ records Review pay items and their settings Post and file any pay runs for the 2022/23 financial year Process any...
It’s time for Churches & NFP to stop writing cheques
Now's the time to start using online banking As Australia phases out cheques, BSB and account number payment methods by 2030, it's high time that churches and not-for-profit organisations start moving away from these outdated payment methods. Treasurer Jim Chalmers...