Accounting Glossary

Understanding Grand View Lodge Accounting

Grand View Lodge Accounting is designed to handle the essential financial needs of most lodges and chapters. Whether you're managing member dues or tracking your cashbook, Grand View has you covered.

Record Charitable Donations from Non-Members

Learn how to record charitable donations from non-members in your Lodge management system using the Accounting section's manual receipt feature.

Transfer Money Received by the Secretary to the Treasurer

How to transfer payments from the secretary to the treasurer, including creating and delivering a payover receipt and tracking status in accounting.

Creating Bills

Explains the Grand View bill payment workflow: bills (also called vouchers or warrants) go from secretary entry → approval → treasurer payment, and when marked “Paid” the system creates transactions and updates the cashbook.

Monthly Closeout Process

Learn how to complete the Monthly Closeout Process for your lodge—reviewing and verifying all activity, correcting any missing items, and submitting the closeout to the Grand Lodge by the required deadlines.