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.
Fraudulent Email Scheme Costs One Parish $1.75 Million
Two lessons for church leaders to draw from this unfortunate story.
Who Can Be an Authorized Signatory for Church Documents?
Understand key guidelines on authorized signatories for church documents and the implications of unauthorized signatures.
Why Financial Documentation Is a “Must” for Your Ministry
Keeping track of paperwork and processes is vital for your church.
Why Church Financial Training Is Essential for Ministry Success
Learn how training in software, internal controls, and regulations can enhance financial decision-making for churches.
Strengthening Internal Controls for Churches: Key Steps and Risks
Explore key internal controls for churches to reduce risks, prevent fraud, and protect staff and ministry resources.
Strengthening Church Financial Management: 7 Key Practices
Discover seven key practices to improve church financial management and support ministry success.
Building a Trusted Church Finance Team: Key Principles for Success
Reduce the risk of fraud by creating a team that incorporates solid internal control.
The Fraud Triangle and How Internal Controls Protect Churches
Discover five ways strong internal controls protect your church from fraud, errors, and reputational damage while fostering financial accountability.
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.
Q&A: Should We Allow Multiple Bank Accounts?
The risks of allowing each church group to have one.