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."
Advantage Members
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.
On-Demand Webinar
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.
How Well Does Your Church Prevent Financial Misconduct?
What we learned from a recent survey—with expert guidance on how to protect the church.
SBA’s PPP Changes May Help Churches with Loan Forgiveness
Agency announces new direct forgiveness portal, removal of necessity questionnaires.
Temporary Relief for Valuing Personal Use of Church-Owned Automobiles
Taking advantage of this relief affects the amount reported on Form W-2.
What the New Coronavirus Stimulus Package Means for Churches
The Coronavirus Stimulus Package creates an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program with different eligibility requirements.
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Rethinking Your Church’s Budgeting Process for 2021
On-Demand Webinar: Guidance on how church leaders can adjust their current budgeting processes to adapt to changes caused by the pandemic.
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.
Applying for PPP Loan Forgiveness
The latest instructions to help ensure the maximum amount of your church’s loan converts to a nontaxable grant.
Q&A: In Light of the Pandemic, What Should We Include in Our Cash Balances for Forecasting Purposes?
It’s important to remember that liquidity refers to cash available for operations.
Q&A: 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.
Q&A: Should We Start Digging Into Our Financial Reserves?
Churches that deplete their reserves should replenish them over time.
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Managing Tough Financial Times
Articles to help you adjust budgets, think strategically, and approach the challenge with confidence.
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.
Will Your Church’s “Good Faith Certification” for a Paycheck Protection Loan Come into Question?
For loans under $2 million, the SBA will assume the borrower determined in “good faith” that it met the PPP loan requirement.
New Stimulus Funding Replenishes Paycheck Protection Program
Churches still in need of a forgivable loan should immediately restart their efforts.