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Church Finance Resources

Most church leaders never planned to manage money, yet every church depends on someone who does. This library was built for them. Practical and written by CPAs who have spent years serving churches.

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Preventing Fraud in Church Accounting

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Written by Lee Ann Crockett, Retired CPA, this practical guide names the risks most churches overlook and lays out the simple controls that prevent them. It’s short enough to read together as a board, and it comes with a free, confidential analysis of your church’s finances.

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Time is Money: How to Make the Most of Your Finance Team Meetings
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Time is Money: How to Make the Most of Your Finance Team Meetings

Finance team agendas that produce better results Many finance team meetings start with good intentions and end in a fog. Everyone receives the finance package…

September 15, 2026 Read more
Does Your Church Have a Strong Monthly Financial Package?
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Does Your Church Have a Strong Monthly Financial Package?

Not all monthly reports are created equal. Many churches receive a “Budget Report” or a “Profit and Loss” statement or some type of spreadsheet and…

September 9, 2026 Read more
The New Church Safeguard: Protecting Data, Privacy and Trust
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The New Church Safeguard: Protecting Data, Privacy and Trust

Churches collect and store a plethora of data these days. Protecting that information should be a top priority for church leaders.   Threats to your…

August 27, 2026 Read more
IRS Updates Mileage Reimbursement Amount
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IRS Updates Mileage Reimbursement Amount

The IRS announced last month that the new mileage rate for business use would be $0.76/mile (up from $0.72 1/2 per mile the first half…

August 26, 2026 Read more
A Worker Worthy of His Wages: Compensation for Church Employees
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A Worker Worthy of His Wages: Compensation for Church Employees

Usually the biggest line item we see in our clients budgets is not building and grounds, evangelism, missions, or programs but rather personnel. This isn’t…

June 11, 2026 Read more
U.S. Tax Changes for 2026
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U.S. Tax Changes for 2026

Important updates to 1099 requirements in 2026 The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) included some changes in the federal law affecting payroll and tax…

May 8, 2026 Read more
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