Royal Society for Arts

The RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers & Commerce) works to create a civilised society based on a sustainable economy.

It is a charity that uses its independence and the resources of its 21,500-strong Fellowship in the UK and overseas to stimulate discussion, develop ideas and encourage action.

As an instrument of change its’ main fields of interest today are business and industry, design and technology, education, the arts and the environment.<br>
Chief Accountant Jim Kanelias said, “As a charity dealing with donated funds it is essential that we keep complete control of the revenue and costs in each project. Access’ Costing Module enables us to do that because the Costing Module sits right at the centre of the accounts software. It is ideal for us. Whenever we take or place an order and whenever we receive or issue an invoice, the information is automatically taken into the Costing records. We can be sure that the project reports we get from the system are comprehensive and up-to-the minute. We are in control of our contributor’s funds and we can ensure they’re used for appropriate purposes thanks to Access Accounts.”

“Another benefit has been the saving in training time. Under the old system it would take us at least three months to train staff. With Access Accounts it would take about three weeks.”