The problem is that not only the Pastor but also the kind-hearted volunteer may be able to set up and maintain proper accounting systems. If this happens, you may end up with inefficient church bookkeeping.
Many churches and charities are struggling to get by on limited funds. Nonprofits will save valuable time, stress, resources, and money by outsourcing their financial operations. Spending time on finances as the head of your non-profit is time that could have been spent helping others, growing your donor base and expanding your organization.
We provide our clients with a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges religious organizations face today. We devote many hours each year to staying abreast with the current regulations and tax laws that will affect our clients (churches, synagogues mosques or church schools, churches daycares and any other religious-based organizations).
Events Income is not yet rated. We are working to ensure that our chart of accounts is correctly categorized. We also include our offerings and tithes, which we have classified as non-profit income.
Your church's administration staff and leadership team can now focus on the church’s mission and not on the bookkeeping.
Another important reason to keep records is to make sound financial decisions. A report should be available that shows you how much you spend on expenses compared to previous years.
FT Walton Church Bookkeeping LLC is proud of offering affordable and high-quality church accounting in Suwanee (Lawrenceville), Gwinnett, as well as throughout Georgia. We recognize that nonprofits are an essential part of the community. They play an integral part in building strong communities. Our team is there to help them grow, prosper, and succeed. The benefits of outsourcing accounting to your church and nonprofit are endless. Let us know how we can help you church or nonprofit. We are always available for assistance.
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.