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. CPA Vonna Laue and Content Editor Matthew Branaugh
Reporting Financial Crime as a Matter of Stewardship Reporting financial crime in your church is a matter of stewardship, yet many church leaders report not doing so, or even knowing how. Richard R. Hammar
Loved and Trusted: What Shocks Us Most About Fraud Perpetrators A closer look at the men and women who steal from churches—and the red flags leaders should watch for. Matthew Branaugh
Ten Steps to Consider When Embezzlement Is Suspected How to respond when the unthinkable becomes a reality. Richard R. Hammar
The High Cost of Fraud ACFE study offers insights on why it happens, how it’s detected, and characteristics of both victims and perpetrators. Richard R. Hammar
How a Church Responded When a Trusted Minister Embezzled Funds Experts weigh in during a panel discussion on what happened. Lee A. Dean
Rich’s 15 Must-Knows for Pastors: Embezzlement Prevention Implement an effective system of internal control. Richard R. Hammar
Fraudulent Email Scheme Costs Ohio Parish $1.75 Million Two lessons for church leaders to draw from this unfortunate story. Michael Batts, Jr., Mike Lee, and Mike Batts
Effective Fraud Prevention Strategies for Churches Discover practical fraud prevention strategies to protect your church and maintain trust. Bobby Ross Jr.
Why Churches Need Whistleblower Policies for Accountability Discover how whistleblower policies help churches ensure accountability, transparency, and integrity among their leaders. Samuel Ogles
Building a Trusted Church Finance Team: Key Principles for Success Reduce the risk of fraud by creating a team that incorporates solid internal control. Chris Lutes
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
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
Protecting Churches from Investment Fraud: Strategies and Lessons Key strategies for preventing investment fraud in churches, including training staff and adopting protective policies. Pat Huddleston
Preventing Embezzlement in Churches: Key Risks and Safeguards Identify key risks of embezzlement in churches and learn strategies to protect your congregation’s assets. Vonna Laue
How Certified Fraud Examiners Help Churches Prevent and Investigate Fraud Certified fraud examiners offer churches expertise in preventing, detecting, and investigating fraud to safeguard their resources. Dan Busby
How Churches Should Handle Suspected Embezzlement Discover essential steps for handling embezzlement in churches, including audits, legal actions, and restoring accountability within your congregation. Richard R. Hammar
Preventing and Addressing Embezzlement in Churches Discover how to prevent church embezzlement through practical steps, real examples, and a focus on accountability and transparency. Richard R. Hammar