THE MOST COMMON ASKED QUESTIONS BY CHURCHES

Q. Do we need MYOB to use the SAPAS Package?

A. Yes you must have the latest version of MYOB Accounting Plus.

Q. What is included in the SAPAS Package?

A. You will receive a CD and a Manual. The CD contains the SAPAS datafile for the current financial year, an Invoice Form, a Payroll Advice Form, and a SAPAS Sample datafile. The Manual includes instructions on how to load your software and the SAPAS package and information on how to use MYOB for a Sydney Diocese Parish.

 Q. What if we have an old version of MYOB ?

A. You will need to upgrade to version 15. You can do this by downloading the order form from this website: www.benkorp.com/sapas (select downloads).

Q. Why do I need to upgrade to the current version of MYOB ?

A. The current version of MYOB has the current PAYG Tax Tables and satisfies the new requirements for Pay slips and the annual Payment Summaries (ex Group Certificates) and superannuation compliance. You will not need to manually calculate the tax to be deducted from employees' pays.
MYOB has many full time dedicated technical support staff that can answer many questions directly.
MYOB Cover includes 12 months of telephone support and any upgrades released in the 12 month cover period. There is usually one upgrade in each 12 month period.
MYOB Cover is cheaper than the cost of an upgrade as well as including 12 months phone support.

Q. Why do I need Accounting Plus software ? Why not BusinessBasics or Accounting?

A. The MYOB Accounting Plus software includes the payroll function. The SAPAS package has been designed to include the payroll function. Parishs are encouraged to use this for the payment of any staff including the minister, because it automates and manages all details of payroll payments and record keeping. BusinessBasics and Accounting do not include this function.
No extra spreadsheets are required. All the payroll data can be kept within the MYOB datafile. Once set up, the MYOB Payroll function automatically calculates and posts all pays and associated accruals in one transaction. The MYOB Payroll function also uses the payroll transactions and produces the annual Payment Summaries.

Q. What skills do we need to use the package?

A. MYOB is a very user-friendly accounting package. More than 400,000 congregations and businesses around the world use MYOB as their preferred software because of its functionality and simplicity.
It would be helpful, but not essential, for the person using the package to have some understanding of bookkeeping and basic knowledge of accounts. It is essential to know your way around a computer.

Q. What if I need help?

A. 1. Training. Benkorp offers a 3 hour training introduction for initial users. You can order more time later if you wish. If you are in the Sydney Metro area this can be done on site at your Parish office and you can have more than one participant. For country parishes you are more than welcome to book some training at the Benkorp office in Erskineville for when you are next in Sydney . We are situated very close to the Railway station. Alternatively, if you can gather a group of parishes in your Deanery you are welcome to talk with us to arrange training locally.
2. Help phone line: call 1300 138 627 for support.
3. Help email: download the Email help form and email with details of your inquiry to: hello@benkorp.com .
We will respond to your inquiry immediately or within 24 hours

Q. How do I order the package?

A. Download the order form on this website. Then mail in the order form with a cheque or if you wish you can fax the form to us with Credit Card Details. It will take approximately one week from our receipt of the order to delivery.

Q. We don't really have anyone who can do this in our congregation can you help us?

A. Benkorp may be able to recommend a bookkeeper in your area or presbytery. Give us a call or send us an email.

Q. Do I need to purchase MYOB Cover

A . MYOB Cover is recommended as it provides you with regular (12 monthly) upgrades free of charge.It also provides telephone support for any technical questions you may have about MYOB software. They will not be able to offer you support relating to the SAPAS accounts and procedures.

For any inquiries relating to SAPAS accounts and procedures please contact Benkorp directly hello@benkorp.com.