Accountability Systems One basic principle and six simple steps help protect a church's finances. Karl Vaters
Responding to Threats How churches can be vigilant in their security and threat assessment efforts. Gisele Kalonzo-Douglas
Why Financial Documentation Is a “Must” for Your Ministry Keeping track of paperwork and processes is vital for your church. Vonna Laue
How to Train Church Finance Department Workers The methods and key elements needed for financial managers of ministries. Vonna Laue
Internal Control Weaknesses: “I Know Someone Who . . .” How spotting gaps in internal controls helps ensure a safe, accountable ministry. Vonna Laue
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. Vonna Laue
Survey Says: Encouraging Signs, but Room for Improvement Churches doing more with less, struggling with implementing policies, ECFA says. Chris Lutes
Using Mobile Pay Devices (Like Square) to Accept Payments Internal control and security considerations for churches. Michael E. Batts
Financial Integrity Starts with the Right Team Reduce the risk of fraud by creating a team that incorporates solid internal control. Chris Lutes
Tracking Expenses During Mission Trips What church leaders should know about documenting expenses in foreign countries Elaine L. Sommerville
Embezzlement Without Internal Controls Key point 7-21. Embezzlement refers to the wrongful conversion of funds that are lawfully in Richard R. Hammar
4 Ingredients for an Effective Accounting System Don't let sloppy or poor accounting practices compromise your church's finances. Vonna Laue
Q&A: Should We Allow Multiple Bank Accounts? The risks of allowing each church group to have one. Vonna Laue
Should Churches Issue Corporate Cards to Pastors and Staff? Important considerations and guidelines your church should note before saying yes. Vonna Laue
Q&A: What Internal Audit Guidelines Should We Consider? The finance-related activities every church should regularly monitor. Vonna Laue
ECFA Sets Higher Standards for Compensation, Transactions Why all churches should consider following these steps for pay and related-party deals. Dan Busby and John Van Drunen