http://blog.rdsadvantage.comTue, 07 Sep 2010 22:17:18 GMThttp://blog.rdsadvantage.com/archive-last-years-data1Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:48:17 GMTArt MacHughArchive Last Years's Data:   Because RDS Advantage is a multi-enterprise system, you can archive and access your entire database for each year.  Archiving at the end of the year assures you of having previous year's data at your fingertips.

]]>http://blog.rdsadvantage.com/archive-last-years-data1http://blog.rdsadvantage.com/remote-deposit-bankingWed, 10 Jun 2009 19:47:49 GMTArt MacHughRemote Deposit Banking:   Version 9.14.11 includes the ability to enter contribution and receivables checks in RDS Accounting and send the check deposit to your bank electronically.  This is a very new technology and all banks have not yet begun to support this feature.  Many banks will provide a check imager for you to scan checks and send for deposit, but you must still do the accounting data entry.  This RDS Advantage feature combines data entry and depositing in one process.  These new imagers are available from RDS Advantage.  Ask your bank if they support "Remote Deposit Capture." Inform RDS of the ANSI standard used by your bank. Read more about this in the RDS Advantage newsletter-September. 

]]>http://blog.rdsadvantage.com/remote-deposit-bankinghttp://blog.rdsadvantage.com/security-for-accounting1Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:46:44 GMTArt MacHughSecurity for Accounting:  The December newsletter features Security for Accounting.  Churches tend to be more trusting than they should be, and often fail to observe good controls to protect themselves and personnel.  Included in this newsletter is a list of 10 functions you can implement to assure secure handling of the church's revenues and expenses. You can also download and view or print the newsletter issue by clicking on: RDS Advantage newsletter-December.

]]>http://blog.rdsadvantage.com/security-for-accounting1http://blog.rdsadvantage.com/year-end-proceduresWed, 10 Jun 2009 19:46:17 GMTArt MacHughYear End Procedures:   Each year we receive calls asking about what is needed to close one year and begin the next.  The November and December newsletters contain detailed help and you can download instructions from the Client Login website, or just click on FAQ. 

]]>http://blog.rdsadvantage.com/year-end-procedureshttp://blog.rdsadvantage.com/benevolence-systemWed, 10 Jun 2009 19:45:48 GMTArt MacHughBenevolence System: We are developing a comprehensive benevolence system to assist in tracing requests received and aid provided for help with food, clothing, housing, utilities, cash, etc.  We asked users to tell us if this is something that would be helpful and asked for suggestions for helpful features.  Great ideas for features have been received that will help us with the design.  If you haven't responded, use this blog to contact us with your thoughts.

]]>http://blog.rdsadvantage.com/benevolence-systemhttp://blog.rdsadvantage.com/archive-last-years-dataTue, 09 Dec 2008 15:50:50 GMTArt MacHugh Archive Last Years's Data:   Because RDS Advantage is a multi-enterprise system, you can archive and access your entire database for each year.  Archiving at the end of the year assures you of having previous year's data at your fingertips.  

]]>http://blog.rdsadvantage.com/archive-last-years-datahttp://blog.rdsadvantage.com/security-for-accountingTue, 09 Dec 2008 15:49:56 GMTArt MacHughSecurity:  The December newsletter features Security for Accounting.  Churches tend to be more trusting than they should be, and often fail to observe good controls to protect themselves and personnel.  Included in this newsletter is a list of 10 functions you can implement to assure secure handling of the church's revenues and expenses. You can also download and view or print the newsletter issue by clicking on: RDS Advantage newsletter-December.  

]]>http://blog.rdsadvantage.com/security-for-accountinghttp://blog.rdsadvantage.com/enhancementsThu, 20 Nov 2008 19:59:33 GMTArt MacHughEnhancements:  The November newsletter features some of the new applications included in Version 9.14.11.  If you have not already installed this version, you can download and install from our website. 

]]>http://blog.rdsadvantage.com/enhancementshttp://blog.rdsadvantage.com/rds-benevolence-system1Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:55:08 GMTArt MacHughBenevolence System: We are considering developing a comprehensive benevolence system to assist in tracing requests received and aid provided for help with food, clothing, housing, utilities, cash, etc.  We asked users to tell us if this is something that would be helpful and asked for suggestions for helpful features.  In just two days we received an overwhelming response indicating most churches would like this capability.  Great ideas for features have been received that will help us with the design.  If you haven't responded, use this blog to contact us with your thoughts.  A blog is included should you wish to comment.  "Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." - Matt. 25:40. ]]>http://blog.rdsadvantage.com/rds-benevolence-system1http://blog.rdsadvantage.com/rds-remote-deposit-bankingThu, 20 Nov 2008 18:22:09 GMTArt MacHughRemote Deposit Banking:   Version 9.14.11 includes the ability to enter contribution and receivables checks in RDS Accounting and send the check deposit to your bank electronically.  This is a very new technology and all banks have not yet begun to support this feature.  Many banks will provide a check imager for you to scan checks and send for deposit, but you must still do the accounting data entry.  This RDS Advantage feature combines data entry and depositing in one process.  These new imagers are available from RDS Advantage.  Ask your bank if they support "Remote Deposit Capture." Inform RDS of the ANSI standard used by your bank.

]]>http://blog.rdsadvantage.com/rds-remote-deposit-bankinghttp://blog.rdsadvantage.com/rds-year-end-proceduresThu, 20 Nov 2008 19:51:36 GMTArt MacHughYear End Procedures:   Each year we receive calls asking about what is needed to close one year and begin the next.  The November and December newsletters contain detailed help and you can download instructions from the Client Login website.  Is there some way we could simplify the year end procedure?

]]>http://blog.rdsadvantage.com/rds-year-end-procedureshttp://blog.rdsadvantage.com/rds-benevolence-systemThu, 20 Nov 2008 14:26:11 GMTArt MacHughBenevolence System: We are considering developing a comprehensive benevolence system to assist in tracing requests received and aid provided for help with food, clothing, housing, utilities, cash, etc.  We asked users to tell us if this is something that would be helpful and asked for suggestions for helpful features.  In just two days we received an overwhelming response indicating most churches would like this capability.  Great ideas for features have been received that will help us with the design.  If you haven't responded, use this blog to contact us with your thoughts.

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