Internal Controls

Learn about the steps you can take to keep church finances safe and secure. Topics include preparing for an audit; preventing embezzlement; financial recording keeping, setting policies, and more.

Key Considerations for Maintaining Financial Integrity in Churches

Protect your church’s financial integrity with practical strategies for governance, financial controls, risk management, and transparent decision-making.

Gregg Capin

Creating an Effective Church Dashboard Report

Simplify church financial reporting with an effective dashboard. Use visuals and key metrics to guide better discussions and decisions

Vonna Laue

Communicating Financial Information to Church Leaders

Tips for effectively communicating financial information to church leaders and boards.

Vonna Laue

6 Debt Ratios and Measurements Your Church Should Monitor

These calculations offer key clues about the health of the church's finances.

Vonna Laue

The Fraud Triangle and How Internal Controls Protect Churches

Discover five ways strong internal controls protect your church from fraud, errors, and reputational damage while fostering financial accountability.

Vonna Laue

7 Common Financial Control Problems

Address these common issues before trouble surfaces.

Vonna Laue

4 Ingredients for an Effective Accounting System

Don't let sloppy or poor accounting practices compromise your church's finances.

Vonna Laue

Internal Audit Tips for Churches: A Simple Guide

Key tips to simplify internal audits for churches and ensure a smooth process.

Marian V. Liautaud

How Churches Can Avoid Financial Trouble: Expert Insights

Expert tips for churches on managing financial trouble and avoiding bankruptcy through strategic turnaround plans.

Ashley Moore

Should Churches Own Multiple Bank Accounts?

The risks of allowing each church group to have one.

Vonna Laue

Managing Church Credit Cards: Best Practices for Avoiding Issues

Best practices for managing church credit cards and avoiding financial missteps.

Vonna Laue

Internal Audit Guidelines for Churches

These internal audit guidelines are good for every church to monitor regularly.

Vonna Laue

How Churches Can Prevent Embezzlement: Key Internal Controls

Practical steps to prevent embezzlement in churches by strengthening internal controls and financial practices.

Richard R. Hammar

Protecting Churches from Embezzlement: Lessons and Strategies

Key strategies and lessons to help churches prevent embezzlement and promote financial accountability.

Richard R. Hammar

Using Comparative Ratios and Benchmarks to Assess Church Finances

Discover how comparative ratios and benchmarks can help evaluate your church’s financial performance against peers.

Vonna Laue

Best Practices for Managing Church Finances and Controlling Expenses

Learn essential practices for effective church financial management, from controlling expenses to safeguarding funds.

Dan Busby

Protecting Church Data: Strategies for Security and Disaster Recovery

Essential tips for church data protection, including security measures, backup strategies, and recovery plans for peace of mind.

Nick B. Nicholaou

Understanding Love Gifts: Tax Rules and Best Practices for Churches

A guide to understanding church love gifts, their tax implications, and best practices for proper administration.

Frank Sommerville

What to Expect During an IRS Audit of Your Church

Understand the IRS audit process for churches, from documentation to appeals, and reduce audit-related stress.

Richard R. Hammar

Strengthening Church Financial Controls: Tips for Cash Receipts and Disbursements

Practical tips for managing church cash receipts and disbursements while maintaining strong financial controls.

Laura Brown

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