Asked, Answered: Expense Reimbursements for Church Employees
In this two-minute video, Matt Branaugh highlights why expense reimbursements for church employees require special attention and care.
Accounting
7 Keys to Pastoral Retirement Planning
A wide range of legal, financial, and tax issues come into play in the area of pastoral retirement planning.
Dept. of Labor Rolls Back Independent Contractor Test Rules
The new rules undo the Trump-era independent contractor test, and focus on economic independence as the "ultimate inquiry."
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Top 10 Tax Developments for Churches and Clergy in 2024
These ten tax developments for churches and clergy included inflation adjustments and the IRS definition of a church.
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Fraud in the Church: What We Learned from 700 Church Leaders
Discover the results of our 2021 church fraud survey and the best practices for reducing vulnerabilities.
The High Cost of Fraud
ACFE study offers insights on why it happens, how it’s detected, and characteristics of both victims and perpetrators.
How a Church Responded When a Trusted Minister Embezzled Funds
Experts weigh in during a panel discussion on what happened.
Dynamic Cash-Flow Forecasting is Key to Managing Rapid Change
Budgeting during a time of rapid change is a matter of ditching the annual budget and doing some dynamic cash-flow forecasting and planning.
A 12-Point Checklist for Setting Church Fundraising Guidelines
This downloadable 12-point checklist is created for those wondering how to establish church fundraising guidelines.
Tips on Selecting a Tax Preparer
Learn how to choose a tax preparer experienced in ministers' taxes with these practical tips and evaluation questions.
Determining Financial Policies for Your Church
How to identify the policies needed for sound financial management.
Q&A: What Do We Need to Know About Outsourcing Financial Tasks?
Keep these factors mind: cost, security, and savings.
Does Your Church Have a Capital Reserve Account?
Setting and building a capital reserve account fund can help your church prepare for inevitable future expenses.
Does Our Church Owe Unrelated Business Income on Goods Sold?
Understand how selling certain items may affect your church's tax burden as it pertains to unrelated business income.
Knowing When to Outsource Church Accounting Duties
Running a financially-sound ministry begins with knowing whether to outsource church accounting duties.
Communicating Key Financial Information to Church Boards, Committees
The key to sharing financial information with church committees and boards? Be accurate, be timely, be relevant.
The Changing Dynamics of the Church Treasurer Role
Five key developments that have reshaped the position during the past 25 years.
Know Your Audience: Tips for Church Financial Reporting
Church financial reporting is a crucial part of church governance. That's why it's wise to remember your audience.
Best Accounting Practices for Multisite Churches
Explore best accounting practices to ensure financial health and compliance for multisite churches.
Let Financial Ratios Strengthen Your Church Budget
Learn about—and use—the various ratios that financial experts use to strengthen and improve your church budget process.