Tracking Expenses During Mission Trips
What church leaders should know about documenting expenses in foreign countries
Internal Controls
Protect Your Church’s Financial Health
How internal controls disrupt the fraud triangle.
7 Common Financial Control Problems
Address these common issues before trouble surfaces.
4 Ingredients for an Effective Accounting System
Don't let sloppy or poor accounting practices compromise your church's finances.
6 Steps to Prevent Fraud
Protect your church from fraudulent activities.
Q&A: Should We Allow Multiple Bank Accounts?
The risks of allowing each church group to have one.
Should Churches Issue Corporate Cards to Pastors and Staff?
Important considerations and guidelines your church should note before saying yes.
Q&A: What Internal Audit Guidelines Should We Consider?
The finance-related activities every church should regularly monitor.
ECFA Sets Higher Standards for Compensation, Transactions
Why all churches should consider following these steps for pay and related-party deals.
How Embezzlement Occurs
Common examples of poor internal controls.
Electronic Embezzlement
How one CFO used digital signatures to bilk his church out of $850,000.
Protecting the Church Offering
Tips to help prevent crime related to counting the collection.
Evaluating Your Next Vendor
Ask key questions to avoid getting scammed.
The Growing Risk of Embezzlement
Why churches are more at risk than ever.
Following the Rules for Love Gifts
Love gifts are a natural expression of love within the Church. But following IRS rules is key.
10 Tips for Counting Cash
Plus, best practices for making cash payouts
High Stakes with High-Tech
New tools and tactics make churches susceptible to fraud.
Q&A: Should There Be a Limit to the Number of Church Bank Accounts?
There are several issues created by having multiple accounts.
Fighting Investment Fraud at Churches
How leaders can deter financial charlatans targeting Christians.
The Top Three Reasons Fraud Happens at Church
Trust is not a sufficient strategy for protecting the church's assets.