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Learn about the steps you can take to keep church finances safe and secure. Topics include preparing for an audit; preventing embezzlement; financial recording keeping, setting policies, and more.

Should Churches Issue Corporate Cards to Pastors and Staff?

Should Churches Issue Corporate Cards to Pastors and Staff? Member access only

Important considerations and guidelines your church should note before saying yes.
Vonna Laue
How Fraud Happens in Churches

How Fraud Happens in Churches Member access only

Preventing financial malfeasance in God’s treasury.
Interview by Bobby Ross Jr.
Determining Financial Policies for Your Church

Determining Financial Policies for Your Church Member access only

How to identify the policies needed for sound financial management.
Michael E. Batts
Fraud in the Church: What We Learned from 700 Church Leaders
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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
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Court Affirms South Dakota Priest's Embezzlement Conviction Member access only

Stolen loot used to buy Mont Blanc pens, a grand piano, and jewelry, among other lavish items.
Richard R. Hammar
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Priest Sentenced to Nearly Eight Years for Embezzlement Member access only

The federal court also ordered nearly $260,000 in restitution payments and $46,000 in back taxes.
How Well Does Your Church Prevent Financial Misconduct?

How Well Does Your Church Prevent Financial Misconduct?

What we learned from a recent survey—with expert guidance on how to protect the church.
The Editors
Reporting Financial Crime as a Matter of Stewardship

Reporting Financial Crime as a Matter of Stewardship Member access only

When misconduct arises, contacting the authorities is an act of safeguarding God’s resources.
Richard R. Hammar
Loved and Trusted: What Shocks Us Most About Fraud Perpetrators

Loved and Trusted: What Shocks Us Most About Fraud Perpetrators Member access only

A closer look at the men and women who steal from churches—and the red flags leaders should watch for.
Matthew J. Branaughh
Ten Steps to Consider When Embezzlement Is Suspected

Ten Steps to Consider When Embezzlement Is Suspected Member access only

How to respond when the unthinkable becomes a reality.
Richard R. Hammar
How a Church Responded When a Trusted Minister Embezzled Funds

How a Church Responded When a Trusted Minister Embezzled Funds Member access only

Experts weigh in during a panel discussion on what happened.
Lee A. Dean
Keeping Internal Controls In Check During a Pandemic
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Keeping Internal Controls In Check During a Pandemic

Guidance on how to adjust and maintain strong internal controls.
Featuring Vonna Laue, CPA
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