BENKORP SERVICES

About Xero

1. You seem to be encouraging that we use Xero Accounting software.  Why is that?
2. Can we start a new accounting system half way during the financial year?

Training & Support

1. What Sort of Training does Benkorp provide?
2. Where does Benkorp provide training ?
   
3. Does Benkorp provide ongoing onsite Bookkeeping & Accounting services at our office?

Bookkeeping Options

1. Benkorp provides Bookkeeping & Accounting services, can this be shared to reduce costs?         
2. Can Benkorp provide a Chart of Accounts for us to use?

GST RELATED QUESTIONS

Simpler BAS

1. What is Simpler BAS?
2. Is there GST on Hall Hire?

Tax Invoices

1. What information needs to be on a Tax Invoice?
2. What GST code do we use for transactions between same religious entity?

BAS/IAS & Esigning  

1. Who is authorised to sign the IAS/BAS Activity Statement ?  (Sydney Anglican Diocese)
2. Why does the BAS/IAS Activity Statements need esigning?

MEA GST

1. How do we claim back the GST from the MEA account expenses?
2. How do we account for the GST component if the expenses have already been entered & paid?
3. What if the benefit of the GST component of his MEA expenses is given to the minister?

MINISTRY EXPENSE ACCOUNTS

Ministry Expense Account – Anglican

1. How much can be salary sacrificed to the MEA Account?
2. What can be claimed from the Ministry Expense Account?
3. Can the balance of the MEA be paid out to the minister when leaving the position?

Ministry Expense Account – Uniting

1. How much can be salary sacrificed to your MEA Account?
2. What can be claimed from the Ministry Expense Account?
3. Can the balance of the MEA be paid out to the minister when leaving the position?

FRINGE BENEFITS FOR PUBLIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION EMPLOYEES

Fringe Benefits

1. How do we process Salary Sacrifice & Fringe Benefits Tax Free processes for Public Benevolent institutions (PBI)