MoneyWorks Accounting Software - Singapore

15/06/2026

"I'd like to add a new period, but the New button is greyed out!"

Sound familiar? It's one of the most common MoneyWorks questions we hear — and it usually points to a period management issue.

Here's what every MoneyWorks user should know:

🔒 Lock a period when you've finished reviewing it. It prevents accidental back-posting, but you can still unlock it if adjustments are needed. Think of it as a soft close.

✅ Close a period only when you're sure no further changes are required. Closing is permanent — there's no going back.

⚠️ The mistake that catches people out: Closing periods too soon, before the auditor has returned with adjustments. Once closed, those periods are gone. Lock first. Close later.

And if the New button is greyed out? You've hit the 99-period limit. Close some older, fully audited periods to free up space.

Period management doesn't have to be stressful — once you understand the logic, it clicks.

📖 We've written a full guide on this. Link in the comments.

https://www.ledgerworks.asia/post/what-you-need-to-know-about-moneyworks-period-management

"The New button is greyed out!" If you've ever stared at that screen in confusion, you're not alone. It's one of the most common questions we hear from MoneyWorks users — and the answer usually comes down to how periods are being managed. Once you understand how period management works, it becomes...

29/04/2026

Many businesses use the sub-ledger method to track expenses by department, which can lead to an unwieldy number of accounts. MoneyWorks offers a departmental accounting approach that lets you track income, expenses, and assets by business unit without creating new accounts each time a department is added.

https://www.ledgerworks.asia/post/how-to-set-up-departmental-accounts-in-moneyworks-a-smarter-way-to-track-costs

Many businesses use the sub-ledger method to track expenses by department, often resulting in an unwieldy number of accounts. MoneyWorks streamlines this process with a departmental accounting approach, enabling you to track income, expenses, and assets by business unit—without having to create ne...

21/03/2026

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri
We wish you and your family a blessed Hari Raya, filled with love, joy, and peace.

14/02/2026

Wishing you and your loved ones a vibrant and prosperous Year of the Horse.
May it bring you good health, success, and abundant joy.

新年快乐， 万事如意！

23/01/2026

Why does my inventory show -5 items?

You can't physically have negative stock on your shelf, right? But your accounting system might disagree!

Negative inventory is surprisingly common, especially at year-end. It usually happens when invoices are entered in the wrong order, dates get mixed up, or when businesses need to collect deposits before goods arrive.

If you've ever been asked by your auditor about negative stock, or you're trying to keep your inventory reports clean and accurate, this article breaks down:
* Why it happens
* The accounting impact
* How to prevent it

Managing inventory is tricky, but understanding these common pitfalls can save you headaches down the road!



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Negative on-hand stock is one of those issues that catches auditors' attention at year-end. While you can't physically have fewer than zero items on your shelf, your accounting system might tell a different story.

28/10/2025

Thinking of opening a USD bank account for your business?

When Sarah’s Singapore design agency invoiced an overseas client in US dollars (USD) for the first time, she thought it was simple: US$10,000 — roughly S$13,500 at the time.

A few months later, her client paid in full.
But when the funds were deposited into her SGD bank account, she received only S$12,950. The exchange rate had shifted, and she lost about S$550 just from currency conversion.

If your business sometimes bills or pays in foreign currency, you might have wondered if opening a foreign currency account is worth it. Here are a few things to consider:
- Bank fees & minimum balances
- Low transaction volume
- Exchange rate timing
- Accounting complexity
- Cash flow predictability

The takeaway:
Stay aware of how exchange rates affect your income, so profits don’t quietly slip away. And record them properly in your accounting software (like MoneyWorks).

https://www.ledgerworks.asia/post/record-a-foreign-currency-transaction-in-moneyworks-should-you-open-a-foreign-currency-bank-account

Your client pays in USD, but your bank only takes SGD — what happens next might surprise you.

20/10/2025

Happy Deepavali

May the festival of lights bring joy, peace and prosperity to you and your family.

Have a great holiday.

02/09/2025

MoneyWorks users, have you ever got frustrated when the software won't do exactly what you need?

You recently encountered this issue with the "Contra Invoices" feature. You'd think it would handle offsetting invoices between customers and suppliers, but nope—it's more limited than you'd expect.

So when you need to offset that $10,000 you owe your supplier against the $2,000 they owe you (instead of writing separate cheques), you need to get creative with a clearing account.

It's one of those "why doesn't this just work the obvious way?" moments that every MoneyWorks user has experienced at least once!

I put together a step-by-step guide with all the troubleshooting tips for when things go sideways. Because let's face it, they always do the first time you try something new in accounting software.

Full breakdown here: https://www.ledgerworks.asia/post/how-to-offset-invoices-in-moneyworks-when-contra-invoices-won-t-work

Does anyone else have MoneyWorks features that don't work quite like you'd expect? Drop them in the comments—might be worth another blog post!

You provide services to your supplier from whom you purchase goods. Now, your supplier (creditor) is also your customer (debtor). How should you handle invoicing?

29/07/2025

Your Search Toolkit Summary
- Quick reference for MoneyWorks searching:
- Use the basic search bar for simple keyword searches
- Try 'Find by Field' to add multiple search conditions
- Export search results via the 'Details' icon for analysis

In MoneyWorks version 9, use 'Related' > 'Detail line item' > 'ledger lines' for table-format exports

Every transaction tells a story. These search tools help you find exactly the story you need, whether you're doing a quick fact-check or investigating your company's financial patterns in depth.

https://www.ledgerworks.asia/post/how-to-find-any-moneyworks-transaction-in-seconds-not-hours

Every transaction tells a story. These search tools help you find exactly the story you need in the MoneyWorks accounting system, whether you're doing a quick fact-check or investigating your company's financial patterns in depth.

03/07/2025

You're looking at a January invoice from 2015, but your accounting system now shows it filed under 'October.' The dates are correct, but something seems off. Welcome to the world of financial period name changes, where a simple rename can create years of confusion.

You're looking at a January invoice from 2015, but your accounting system now shows it filed under 'October.' The dates are correct, but something seems off.