You can find duplicates, missing transactions and bank errors by reconciling your bank and credit card statements.
Our team of not-for profits tax advisers has many years experience working with churches, synagogues or other faith-based organizations in order to minimize their taxes, protect their tax exempt status, and help them avoid tax.
Sometimes, congregations need to outsource bookkeeping or get stuck in bookkeeping questions. Atlanta Church Bookkeeping LLC can help you save money and time with our bookkeeping services for churches.
Many nonprofits and churches are getting by with limited resources. Outsourcing your financials saves nonprofits significant time, stress, and valuable resources. As the head of your nonprofit, time spent working on the books is time that could be better spent growing your donor base, expanding your organization, and helping those in need.
Keep in mind that the cost of growing your church will increase. You will also need to pay an additional fee for most features other than basic church management and accounting. Atlanta Church Bookkeeping LLC can help you grow if that's what you want.
Our experts will ensure that all information is correct and complete. We will handle all the details so that you can concentrate on your mission.
The most vulnerable area for churches is their internal controls. The safeguarding of your resources is increased by having someone outside the financial system reconcile your bank account, track your deposits, verify them, and verify your checks.
Working in church accounting, you share the same responsibilities as an accountant in any other organization. You record expenses, track contributions made by the congregation, and monitor spending on various programs. Your duties center around bookkeeping, documenting and controlling finances for a church.
81% of church revenue came from individual donations. 34% of congregations have endowments, which constituted on average 4% of their revenue. Only 2% of churches received revenue from government grants; 12% received finance from non-government grants.
Common Church Budget Categories
Personnel (salaries, benefits, etc.)
Administration (operating expenses)
Facilities and Equipment (utilities, insurance on property, maintenance)
Outreach (missions, evangelism, social events, etc.)