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.
Internal Controls
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.
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.
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.
Ten Steps to Consider When Embezzlement Is Suspected
How to respond when the unthinkable becomes a reality.
On-Demand Webinar
Church and Nonprofit Ministry Finance: Planning for the New Normal
Discussing how the pandemic has challenged church and nonprofit ministry finance, finding the new normals, and more.
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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.
On-Demand Webinar
Keeping Internal Controls In Check During a Pandemic
Guidance on how to adjust and maintain strong internal controls.
Fraudulent Email Scheme Costs One Parish $1.75 Million
Two lessons for church leaders to draw from this unfortunate story.
Who Can Sign Church Documents?
A court case in South Carolina offers insights and warnings for giving signatory authority.
Accountability Systems
One basic principle and six simple steps help protect a church's finances.
Responding to Threats
How churches can be vigilant in their security and threat assessment efforts.
Why Financial Documentation Is a “Must” for Your Ministry
Keeping track of paperwork and processes is vital for your church.
How to Train Church Finance Department Workers
The methods and key elements needed for financial managers of ministries.
Internal Control Weaknesses: “I Know Someone Who . . .”
How spotting gaps in internal controls helps ensure a safe, accountable ministry.
Common Church Finance Department Mistakes and How to Remedy Them
Seven ways church finances can go awry and the guidance needed to keep them on track.
Survey Says: Encouraging Signs, but Room for Improvement
Churches doing more with less, struggling with implementing policies, ECFA says.
Using Mobile Pay Devices (Like Square) to Accept Payments
Internal control and security considerations for churches.