Business-Accounting:[1]
One may not perform matters of accounting in a Shul. [Thus, one may not perform accountings of budget, salary, or payments in a Shul. Likewise, one may not sell items in a Shul.]
For the sake of a Mitzvah:[2] It is permitted to perform matters of accounting in a Shul if the accounts are being done for the sake of a Mitzvah [such as a charity fund, or Pidyon Shvuyim[3]].
Q&A
May one perform community related accountings in a Shul?[4]
No. This applies even if the community does not have another area to gather.
May one sell items in a Shul?[5]
No.
May one sell Sefarim and other Tashmishei Kedusha in a Shul?[6]
Yes.
May one sell Chameitz in a Shul?[7]
Yes.
May one exchange money in a Shul?[8]
No.
May a Din Torah be performed in a Shul?[9]
Seemingly it is permitted to do so being that it involves a Mitzvah.
[1] Michaber 151/1; Megillah 29b
[2] Michaber ibid
[3] Chesed Lealafim 151/3; Ben Ish Chaiy Vayikra 4
[4] Biur Halacha 151 “Vein Michashvin” in name of Ramban
[5] Piskeiy Teshuvos 151/10
[6] Rav Poalim 24; Ketzos Hashulchan 29 footnote 2
[7] Ketzos Hashulchan 29 footnote 2
[8] Piskeiy Teshuvos 151/10 in name of Mishnas Yosef
[9] See Rama 54/1; Ketzos Hashulchan 29 footnote 2
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