Some Churches Keep Their Budgets Rolling
Navigating unexpected ups and downs with an alternative budget.
Accounting
What Should My Church Do with Old, Uncleared Checks?
Sometimes, a check is written but never cashed. Tips on how to handle these old, uncleared checks.
Leveraging Data for Decision-Making in Churches
Learn how churches can improve decision-making and growth by leveraging data for financial reporting and metrics.
Can restricted funds be used for anything but their intended purpose?
Understand the limitations on restricted funds and how to handle donor-restricted gifts within the law.
Transitioning from Business to Church Finance: Lessons and Insights
Learn how transitioning from business to church finance requires new skills, education, and a focus on serving others.
Six Tips for QuickBooks Success
Six tips for QuickBooks success will help your church get the most out of this powerful software program
Fiscal or Yearly? Setting Your Church’s Budget Calendar
Setting your church's budget calendar may not be top-of-mind, but it affects virtually every facet of church operations.
Key Skills for Church Accounting Department Leaders
Learn the essential skills and responsibilities needed to lead a church accounting department effectively, including financial management and teamwork.
Strengthening Internal Controls for Churches: Key Steps and Risks
Explore key internal controls for churches to reduce risks, prevent fraud, and protect staff and ministry resources.
Strengthening Church Financial Management: 7 Key Practices
Discover seven key practices to improve church financial management and support ministry success.
Can the Church Borrow from a Restricted Fund?
Understand the legal and ethical considerations of borrowing from restricted funds and learn best practices for church financial management.
Understanding Key Church Expense Ratios for Financial Health
Discover four key expense ratios every church should monitor to enhance financial health and ensure better stewardship of resources.
Effective Church Budgeting Strategies for Achieving Your Mission
Discover effective church budgeting strategies to support your mission, prioritize goals, and maintain financial health.
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.
6 Debt Ratios and Measurements Your Church Should Monitor
These calculations offer key clues about the health of the church's finances.
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.
4 Ingredients for an Effective Accounting System
Don't let sloppy or poor accounting practices compromise your church's finances.
Should Churches Own Multiple Bank Accounts?
The risks of allowing each church group to have one.
Effective Benevolence Programs for Churches: A Guide to Success
Benevolence programs for churches: Best practices for effective and compliant support systems.
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.