There are instances when a church will need to create an expense account within their existing chart of accounts. To do this you will go to your chart of accounts, from there you will find the expenses and choose the correct “type “for example, mission trips, office supplies etc. Once you locate the corresponding expense accounts select add. If you need to add the account number, this is when you would do so. Next you will name the account. Before you close the screen, you want to be sure that you saved the new account. After that you’re all set.