Mary Esther
Religious and faith-based organizations need the expertise and guidance of an experienced Certified Public Accountant more than ever.
Trust and respect are the cornerstones of a good client relationship. We believe listening is essential. Our mission is to help you grow and succeed in your religious organization by providing financial guidance and financial leadership.
One thing to be aware of: As your church grows, so does the cost. In addition, most of the features beyond basic church management and accounting come with an extra price tag. But if you’re looking to grow, FT Walton Church Bookkeeping LLC will grow with you.
Religious and faith-based organizations need the expertise and guidance of an experienced Certified Public Accountant more than ever.
FT Walton Church Bookkeeping LLC makes everything super easy. Our general ledger is well-structured and requires no accounting degree.
You can find duplicates, missing transactions and bank errors by reconciling your bank and credit card statements.
FT Walton Church Bookkeeping LLC helps to reduce fraud and other financial risks that might impact your church. News stories are full of stories about misused funds from charities or other 501c3 entities. We will monitor your books closely to protect your organization.
A church's financial health depends on its ability to accurately and expertly use their resources. A bookkeeper who is qualified and skilled means that they are experts in the correct way to enter data, comply with federal and local regulations, and can ensure accurate reporting.
The IRS may begin a church tax inquiry only if an appropriate high-level Treasury official reasonably believes, based on a written statement of the facts and circumstances, that the organization: (a) may not qualify for the exemption; or (b) may not be paying tax on unrelated business or other taxable activity.
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.
Churches And Transparency
The standards of the Evangelical Council on Financial Accountability require that member organizations provide audited financial statements on request.
The biblical pattern shows without question that the pastor should be involved in the oversight of the church's finances, however, Scripture also prescribes the attitude and actions of the pastor to avoid disqualification of influence and trust.