Hiring a "experienced" bookkeeper is not very high on their list of necessities. So the Pastor either does the bookkeeping themselves or corrals a member with some "financial" or "organizational" skills and turns it over to them.
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.
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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.
If you're unsure whether to label a worker an employee or an independent contractor, then go ahead and assign and pay your worker an employee classification!
The church cannot keep its books organized by keeping a check book.
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Bookkeepers maintain the financial records of the church that includes income and expense records. They are supposed to keep records of the dates and amount of every transaction of the church.
Churches call the traditional balance sheet a statement of financial position. It uses the accounting equation “Assets = Liabilities + Equity” to show a snapshot of your organization's financial health. It also shows the current balance of each of your funds if you've been implementing fund accounting for your church.
How To Manage Church Records
Identify The Church Records That You're Going To Manage. Based on your local state laws you will need to figure out what records are imperative to keep. ...
Implement A Retention Schedule. ...
Establish Retention And Destruction Policies.