Our passion is church bookkeeping! We really enjoy keeping books for small non-profits and churches. There are many mistakes in bookkeeping that could have been avoided if a bookkeeper had learned how to do it properly.
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.
You may need more functionality in your church than QuickBooks Premier Plus. Particularly, your church will need to manage volunteers and events and enable online giving.
FT Walton Church Bookkeeping LLC is the leading provider of church payroll for churches and other religious organizations for almost 40 years. We have earned the highest rating of A+ from BBB and an amazing 4.9 customer service rating.
So why not consider outsourcing? Outsourcing can provide an additional link in internal controls and increase expertise and accuracy for some small- to medium-sized churches. Let's take an in-depth look at each:
Your church will be able to manage the accounting tasks associated with programs like preschools and fundraising, ensuring these programs — and your ministry, are a success.
FT Walton Church Bookkeeping LLC offers clients the ability to analyze complex clergy tax laws, church payroll, and other HR issues. Our specialists will help clients keep up to date with tax news, developments, trends and other specialties.
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.)
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.”
Churches And Transparency
The standards of the Evangelical Council on Financial Accountability require that member organizations provide audited financial statements on request.