General    [back to top]

List of Compatible Forms and Suppliers   (.pdf size: 28 KB) Names, web addresses, and form numbers for checks and other LUCIS forms. 11/8/2010 -- updated

Guaranteed Compatible Forms

 

LUCIS Software for Windows  (also see General Ledger)   [back to top]

LUCIS Software Introduction   (.pdf size: 144 KB)

A brief history and introduction of LUCIS Software.

6/13/2008 – updated

LUCIS Software Q&A   (.pdf size: 73 KB)

Answers to commonly asked questions

1/17/2008 – original posting

LUCIS Software Helps   (.pdf size: 390 KB)

Guide to using the Helps provided for LUCIS Software.

8/5/2008 -- original posting

LUCIS Software Installation Instructions v3.3   (.pdf size: 97.0 KB)

Guide for installing or upgrading to Version 3.3

11/8/2010 -- updated

LUCIS Software - Getting Started   (.pdf size: 187 KB)

Guide for getting started with LUCIS Software

3/16/2009 – original posting

Version 3.3 Notices   (.pdf size: 190 KB)  

Notices for all releases of Version 3.3

2/23/2012 – updated

-------Churches-------

LUCIS Software Orientation for the Church Accountant User   (.pdf size: 454 KB)

A document that helps you understand how to get around in the new LUCIS Software from the perspective of a Church Accountant user.

6/13/2008 – updated

LUCIS Setup for Churches   (.pdf size: 216 KB)

A setup guide for church treasurers who are starting to use LUCIS for the first time and are not converting from Church Accountant or other software recognized by LUCIS.

11/8/2010 – updated

Transferring Church Accountant Data to LUCIS for Windows   (.pdf size: 100 KB)

Document that details all the steps to transfer data from the Church Accountant program into LUCIS for Windows

6/13/2008 – updated

Using LUCIS Software: Churches   (.pdf size: 46 KB)

A guide for using LUCIS Software for church treasurers.

11/11/2008 – updated

-------Schools-------

LUCIS Software Orientation for the School Accountant User   (.pdf size: 331 KB)

A document that helps you understand how to get around in the new LUCIS Software from the perspective of a School Accountant user.

6/13/2008 – updated

LUCIS Setup for Schools   (.pdf size: 183 KB)

A setup guide for school treasurers who are starting to use LUCIS for the first time and are not converting from School Accountant or other software recognized by LUCIS.

11/8/2010 – updated

Transferring School Accountant Data to LUCIS for Windows   (.pdf size: 77 KB)

Document that details all the steps to transfer data from the School Accountant program into LUCIS for Windows

6/13/2008 – updated

Using LUCIS Software: Schools   (.pdf size: 35 KB)

A guide for using LUCIS Software for school treasurers.

11/11/2008 – updated

-------Troubleshooting-------

Windows 'Unknown Publisher' Message   (.pdf size: 72.9 KB)

Describes how to prevent this Windows warning message from coming up every time you start LUCIS Software.

1/17/2008 -- original posting

Windows Font Settings for LUCIS Software   (.pdf size: 66.2 KB)

Describes how to fix the problem when LUCIS for Windows appears to have text clipped off or is not displaying properly.

1/17/2008 -- updated

Issue with LUCIS Help not Working   (.pdf size: 93 KB)

Describes how to fix the problem of LUCIS help giving a 'Cancelled' error and not displaying the helps.

2/6/2008 -- updated (converted to rtf)

-------Miscellaneous-------

List of Equivalent Classic and CA/SA Programs   (.pdf size: 11.8 KB)

Copy of document originally distributed Nov 2004 showing new LUCIS Software for Windows equivalents for LUCIS Classic and Church/School Accountant programs

10/23/2006 -- updated

LUCIS Software Editions Overview   (.pdf size: 53 KB)

Brief summary of the differences between the five editions of LUCIS Software.

6/1/2007 – original posting

Guide to Converting LUCIS Classic G/L to LUCIS for Windows   (.pdf size: 174 KB)

Document that details all the steps to transfer data from the LUCIS Classic General Ledger into LUCIS for Windows

6/13/2008 – updated

Guide to Access Levels   (.pdf size: 17.7 KB)

Copy of document originally distributed in hardcopy Nov 2004 showing access levels required for different LUCIS programs and features.

11/25/2008 -- updated

Importing Reports into Microsoft Excel   (.pdf size: 73 KB)

Instructions on how to import LUCIS reports into Excel

12/11/2008 -- updated

Version 3.1 Notices   (.pdf size: 99 KB )  

Notices for all releases of Version 3.1

12/11/2006 -- original posting (combined several previous documents)

Version 3.2 Notices   (.pdf size: 135 KB)

Notices for all releases of Version 3.2

2/17/2008 – updated

 

Classic LUCIS Software  (Conference Use Only) (also see Payroll & Remittances)   [back to top]

Classic Software Installation Guide   (.pdf size: 48 KB)

Guide to installing Classic LUCIS Software and runtime from CD or downloaded.

4/26/2005 – converted to .rtf format

Classic Software Logon Guide   (.pdf size: 50.4 KB)

Copy of LOGON chapter from original Systems Users Guide

1/21/2005 – original posting

Classic Software Printing Guide   (.pdf size: 112 KB)

Guide for printing, setting up custom controls, and using XPRINTER in the Classic Software.

12/10/2006 - original posting

Classic Updates Release Notices - Comprehensive   (.pdf size: 108 KB)

Comprehensive list of changes made to the IC Classic software.

1/20/2010 – updated

Classic Updates 2011 Release Notice   (.pdf size: 18 KB)

Notice of changes made in 2011 to the IC Classic software

1/4/2011 – orignal posting

Classic Updates 2010 Release Notice   (.pdf size: 22 KB)

Notice of changes made in 2010 to the IC Classic software

1/20/2010 – orignal posting

Classic Updates 2009 Release Notice   (.pdf size: 66 KB)

Notice of changes made in 2009 to the IC Classic software

10/14/2009 – updated

Classic Updates 2008 Release Notice   (.pdf size: 80 KB)

Notice of changes made in 2008 to the IC Classic software

8/4/2008 – updated

Classic Updates 2007 Release Notice   (.pdf size: 19 KB)

Notice of changes made in 2007 to the IC Classic software

1/11/2007 – original posting

Classic Updates 2006 Release Notice   (.pdf size: 22 KB)

Notice of changes made in 2006 to the IC Classic software

12/10/2006 -- updated

Classic Updates 2005 Release Notice   (.pdf size: 22 KB)

Notice of changes made in 2005 to the IC Classic software

11/7/2005 – original posting

 

General Ledger  (also see LUCIS Software for Windows)   [back to top]

List of Compatible Forms for GL   (.pdf size: 86 KB)

Names, web addresses, and form numbers for checks and other LUCIS forms for the GL.

10/16/2006 – original posting

General Ledger Highlights   (.pdf size: 508 KB)

Highlight review (20pp) of the LUCIS for Windows General Ledger with color screen illustrations, and selected sample reports with explanatory text distributed during software demonstrations.

2/01/2005 – original posting

Guide to Converting LUCIS Classic G/L to LUCIS for Windows   (.pdf size: 174 KB)

Document that details all the steps to transfer data from the LUCIS Classic General Ledger into LUCIS for Windows

6/13/2008 – updated

G/L Account Numbering Guidelines 95 (Pro Edition Only)   (.pdf size: 44.5 KB)

Account numbering guidelines for Pro Edition Only.

2/3/2005 – original posting

Guide to Plant Fund Accounting (Pro & Adv Editions Only)   (.pdf size: 36 KB)

Plant Fund guide for Professional and Advanced Editions Only.

3/7/2007 – updated

General Ledger Standard Report Controls Guide   (.pdf size: 67.5 KB)

Guide to reports included in the LUCIS-STD.rpt file (Standard Report Controls file).

6/5/2007 – updated

Tithe Distribution and Projection   (.pdf size: 12 KB)

Tables and formulas to help in tithe projection.

5/12/2005 – original posting

 

Payroll  (Payroll Processing Sites Only) (also see Classic LUCIS Software)   [back to top]

List of Compatible Forms for Payroll   (.pdf size: 86 KB)

Names, web addresses, and form numbers for checks and other LUCIS forms for Payroll.

10/16/2006 – original posting

Introduction to Payroll   (.pdf size: 38 KB)

Introduction chapter from full Classic Payroll manual

2/01/2005 – original posting

Quick Start Guide to Payroll   (.pdf size: 16.4 KB)

Instructions on how to quickly set up a new payroll database.

1/28/2005 – original posting

Complete Payroll Manual   (.pdf size: 1.6 MB)

Classic LUCIS Payroll manual updated for .pdf format.

1/28/2005 – original posting

Negative Adjustments for ARP Reported Amounts   (.pdf size: 59 KB)

Describes how to handle negative adjustments for ARP Reported Amounts.

8/4/2008 -- original posting

PYSPREAD Sample Report Controls   (.pdf size: 89 KB)

Classic LUCIS Payroll custom report samples.

2/1/2007 -- original posting

Guide to setting up Worker's Comp Controls   (.pdf size: 99 KB)

Instructions for setting up Worker's Comp Controls in LUCIS Classic Software

1/27/2006 – original posting

LUCIS Tax Reporting Guide   (.pdf size: 314 KB)  

*** Save locally, for proper link funcationality of this document ***

1/5/2012-- updated (for tax year 2011 & 2012)

GCAS Tax Reporting Overview 2010   (.pdf size: 54 KB)

Summary of Employer Federal Tax and Withholding requirements - 2010

2/22/2011 -- original posting

Adventist Retirement Plan Changes (2008-2011)   (.pdf size: 80 KB)

Instructions for setting up LUCIS to handle the new ARP changes for 2008-2011.

2/22/2008 -- updated

LUCIS Taxable Group Life Benefits   (.pdf size: 50 KB)

2/17/2005 – original posting

ARM Basic Life Insurance Update   (.pdf size: 123 KB)

2/17/2005 – original posting

Healthcare Premium Tax Status   (.pdf size: 9 KB)

2/12/2009 – original posting

Links to IRS Forms and Publications

IRS Forms and Publications (Search)

2009 IRS Pub 15 (Circular E)

2009 IRS Pub 15a Employer's Supplemental Tax Guide

2009 IRS Pub 15b Employer's Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits

2007 IRS Pub 517 Social Security and Other Information for Members of the Clergy and Religious Workers

2008 IRS Pub 15 (Circular E)

2008 IRS Pub 15a Employer's Supplemental Tax Guide

2008 IRS Pub 15b Employer's Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits

2008 IRS Taxable Fringe Benefit Training Guide

2008 IRS Pub 525 Taxable and Nontaxable Income

2008 Instructions for Forms W-2 and W-3 2009

Useful Payroll Links

IRS Tax Topics    (index of 17 main categories with subtopics)

IRS Standard Mileage Rates

U.S. Social Security Press Office Fact Sheet    (2009 Social Security Changes)

Internal Revenue Code (Title 26)    (Cornell University Law School)

Internal Revenue Code Search

50 States Department of Revenue

NAD ARP Upload Program

(This is a direct link to the ARP Upload Installer)

 

Remittances - Obsolete  (Conference Use ONLY) (also see Classic LUCIS Software)   [back to top]

Complete Remittance Manual   (.pdf size: 287 KB)

Classic LUCIS Remittance Manual updated for .pdf format. Not Applicable for churches.

2/18/2005 – original posting

 

Church/School Accountant    [back to top]

Transferring Church Accountant Data to LUCIS for Windows   (.pdf size: 100 KB)

Document that details all the steps to transfer data from the Church Accountant program into LUCIS for Windows

6/13/2008 – updated

Transferring School Accountant Data to LUCIS for Windows   (.pdf size: 77 KB)

Document that details all the steps to transfer data from the School Accountant program into LUCIS for Windows

6/13/2008 – updated

List of Equivalent Classic and CA/SA Programs   (.pdf size: 11.8 KB)

Copy of document originally distributed Nov 2004 showing new LUCIS Software for Windows equivalents for LUCIS Classic and Church/School Accountant programs

10/23/2006 – original posting in this section

Backup Guide for Windows NT/2000/XP (DOS version only)   (.pdf size: 66 KB)

Guide to making multi-diskette backups work in Windows NT/2000/XP.

10/21/2003 – converted to .rtf format

Indirect Printing Guide (DOS version only)   (.pdf size: 78 KB)

Guide to using printers connected to USB and ports other than LPT1.

2/21/2003 – converted to .rtf format

Guide to Clearing Remittances (DOS version only)   (.pdf size: 50 KB)

Copy of notice included with manuals since 1993

4/26/2005 – converted to .rtf format

 

 

 

 

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