I take a lot of tech support calls, so I know just as well as anyone that technology can go from being helpful to extremely frustrating – and quite quickly, too. Last week, a praiseworthy article from Time Management Ninja showed up in my RSS feed regarding that exact topic: 7 ways to prevent computer… ⪼ Continue Reading…
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Free E-Book: Fund Accounting for Church Leadership
If you’re ready to get serious about your church’s finances, then we have a treat for you! Accounting is an often overlooked section of church management. Many times little or no attention is paid to church financials except during a time of crisis or when there is an upcoming audit. We decided to create an… ⪼ Continue Reading…
The “You don’t have to be a CPA to learn Fund Accounting” Series: Part 3
The way churches structure their accounting really starts at what the accounting standards dictate and what the users want to see in the reports. In essence, the church must start at the end – the reports – and work their way backwards to see what will produce the desired result. Now that we have examined… ⪼ Continue Reading…
What you can learn about Fund Accounting from Garth Brooks
Earlier this year, CBS News reported that Garth Brooks filed a lawsuit against a hospital in Oklahoma. Both sides had a different story to tell: The hospital claimed the donation was anonymous and unrestricted. Brooks claimed the donation was solicited by the hospital so they could build a women’s center named after his late mother.… ⪼ Continue Reading…
The “You don’t have to be a CPA to learn Fund Accounting” Series: Part 2
The way churches structure their accounting really starts at what the accounting standards dictate and what the users want to see in the reports. In essence, the church must start at the end – the reports – and work their way backwards to see what will produce the desired result. Now that we have examined… ⪼ Continue Reading…
The “You don’t have to be a CPA to learn Fund Accounting” Series Part 1
In today’s economy, churches often compete with other charitable organizations for valuable member donations. If members are experiencing financial setbacks, they may have less money allocated toward charitable giving. Churches will want to make sure they have their donation and accounting systems set up correctly so that member donations are accurately recorded and donation statements… ⪼ Continue Reading…