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Software User Manual

Pedagogical training with screenshots that makes it easy for all users to master the software – even without a technical background.

Associations / volunteers (fictional)
Regnskapsvenn (fictional)

The Challenge

Volunteer board members in associations struggle to use the accounting software. Vouchers are incorrectly registered, bank reconciliation takes too long, and reports are not generated.

The Goal

Make it easy for everyone – regardless of background – to do accounting correctly. Reduce errors and frustration, and save time on training.

Get Started in 5 Minutes

1

Log In

Use email and password

2

View Overview

Check balance and tasks

3

Register Voucher

Enter receipts

4

Reconcile Bank

Match transactions

5

Create Report

Export to PDF

6

Share

Send to the board

Complete Guide with Screenshots

Follow these steps to do accounting in Regnskapsvenn.

Step 1

Get Started

After logging in you arrive at the overview page. Here you can see balance, pending tasks and quick actions.

  1. Log in with email and password
  2. See Balance and Pending Tasks
  3. Use the quick actions for common tasks

Tip: Check "Pending Tasks" first – they show what's urgent.

regnskapsvenn.no/oversikt
Overview in Regnskapsvenn
Step 2

Register Voucher

When you have a receipt or invoice, register it as a voucher. The system suggests an account based on the description.

  1. Click Register Voucher from the overview
  2. Enter date, amount and description
  3. Select or confirm suggested account
  4. Upload photo of receipt (optional)
  5. Click Save

Tip: Take a photo of the receipt with your phone – it makes it easier to find later.

regnskapsvenn.no/bilag/ny
Register Voucher
Step 3

Bank Reconciliation

Match the bank's transactions against your registered vouchers. The system suggests automatic matches.

  1. Go to Bank in the menu
  2. See the list of unmatched transactions
  3. Click Auto Match to let the system suggest
  4. Approve or correct the suggestions
  5. Mark unresolved items as "Investigate later" if needed

Tip: Do bank reconciliation weekly – then there are fewer transactions to go through.

regnskapsvenn.no/bank
Bank Reconciliation
Step 4

Create Report

Generate reports for board meetings, annual meetings or audits. Choose period and format.

  1. Go to Reports in the menu
  2. Select report type (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Account Specification)
  3. Set period (month, quarter, year)
  4. Click Generate Report
  5. Download as PDF or share directly
regnskapsvenn.no/rapporter
Reports

Common Questions and Solutions

Problem

Don't know which account to choose

Cause

Unsure about chart of accounts / accounting rules

Solution

Use search in the account list or see the suggested account. Ask the auditor if in doubt.

Problem

Bank transactions don't match vouchers

Cause

Date or amount is slightly different

Solution

Use manual matching. Check if the voucher is registered with the correct date/amount.

Problem

Report shows wrong numbers

Cause

Voucher on wrong account or period

Solution

Check the account specification to find the incorrect posting. Correct the voucher.

Problem

Forgot to register voucher

Cause

Receipt was lost or forgotten

Solution

Register retroactively with the correct date. Use the bank transaction as documentation.

Problem

Can't access the system

Cause

Wrong password or expired access

Solution

Use "Forgot password". Contact the administrator if access has expired.

Need help? Contact the association's accounting officer or auditor if uncertain.

Tips for Effective Use

Register as You Go

Enter vouchers the same day you get the receipt. Then you remember what it was for.

Reconcile Weekly

Do bank reconciliation every week. It takes 5-10 minutes and keeps things in order.

Photograph Receipts

Upload photos of all receipts. They fade and get lost otherwise.

Write Clear Descriptions

"Coffee board meeting 15/3" is better than "Food". You'll find it more easily later.

Checklists for Reference

Register Voucher

  1. Click "Register Voucher"
  2. Enter date
  3. Enter amount
  4. Write description
  5. Select/confirm account
  6. Upload receipt
  7. Click Save

Bank Reconciliation

  1. Go to Bank
  2. Click "Auto Match"
  3. Approve suggestions
  4. Match manually if needed
  5. Mark unresolved items

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