The primary accounting record for an organization will be its checkbook and the system of documents that tracks deposits and disbursements from its checking account. Most locals should employ a computer based accounting system because the information that is inputted correctly will be permanently stored. It is extremely important that the information stored in the computer system be saved and back-up regularly. The software used will also be able to process that data in preparing standard financial statements with little additional work. A standard accounting system software package is readily available to the local off-the-shelf. A single software package is not practical because of the variety of locals’ needs.