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It will make it easier to assure your congregation that their tithes, donations, and taxes are being used correctly. Congregants who know their donations will be used wisely are more likely than not to donate again.
If you are still unsure about whether to classify your worker as an independent contractor or employee, don't hesitate to hire and pay them as an employee.
A bookkeeper who is "experienced" is not something that they need to do is not high on their priority list. So, the Pastor either handles the bookkeeping by himself or finds a member with organizational or financial skills that they can then turn over to the pastor.
It will make it easier to assure your congregation that their tithes, donations, and taxes are being used correctly. Congregants who know their donations will be used wisely are more likely than not to donate again.
Your church will be able manage the accounting tasks that are associated with programs such as preschools and fundraising. This will ensure these programs and your ministry are a success.
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Bookkeeping mistakes in churches are inevitable. However, you can take steps to prevent them from happening.
Diocesan Canons state that treasurers and other officers of a church parish, mission or other institution be “bonded” according to Episcopal Church Canons. Episcopal Church Canons require that treasurers be “adequately bonded.”
All organizations should follow generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), using an accrual basis to record income and expenses when they are earned and incurred. However, many churches use a cash basis—recording income and expenses when they are received and paid—or a combination of both approaches.
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.)
In a non-profit organization, such as a church, the board is the bearer of this fiduciary responsibility and therefore should properly oversee all operations, including finances, to protect the members of the church.