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Jumat, 24 Januari 2014

A Guide To Credit Union Accounting

By Nelda Powers


Many people turn to credit unions if they have been refused credit elsewhere or if they want to an alternative to other forms of lending. These tend to be smaller than other lenders. Therefore it helps to have specialist credit union accounting that can adapt to their requirements.

While all lenders should adhere to local standards there is an extra pressure on this kind of lender. The idea is that this particular type of lending is more ethical than other options. Therefore the accounts should reflect this in order to prove that this is not just an image but a genuine commitment to ethical behaviour and transparency.

One crucial aspect is handling each individual transaction. This has to be done in the right way. Given that people tend to associate this kind of lending with being ethical and straightforward it is vital that any accountant who does this kind of work knows this and has a system in place that allows transactions to go through effectively as well as ethically.

There is also the need to demonstrate where the money goes on a day to day basis. You need to show how much the union spends on expenses such as rent and utilities as well as payment for people who work for them and so forth. It is important that people can clearly see these records.

There also need to be proper receipts and any funds need to be properly dispersed. This should be clearly shown so that people know where any funds are being lent. Furthermore it can demonstrate that the funds involved are being lent in the right way and that people know where their money is being lent to.

If you can use a professional accountant then you should find one. There is a lot of work involved in keeping the books and while it is possible to do it yourself any professional assistance can make a big difference. However you have to be sure that the person you use is reliable.

The right system in this instance is a double entry. In simple terms you have debit on the left and credit on the right side of the ledger. The idea is that both credit and debit should balance out equally. You also need to list assets, expenses and so forth. It is important to check that you have the right information to hand when it is required. Expenses can include stationary, rent, utility bills and so forth while assets could include a house or other forms of property. All of these things need to be properly reflected and it is vital to find the right people to help with this.

In short credit union accounting is about people knowing how you lend your money and ensuring that you can demonstrate where each transaction goes. This is why you need the right software and the right accountant in order to reassure your customers and any interested third parties that you approach your business in an ethical way. For more information on how to establish a union and local standards and practises use your regular search engine.




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