The members expect these draftees to "take care" of the finances of the church even though they have had no prior training or experience.
This site will equip you with the tools you need to set up and maintain an adequate accounting system. It will explain in simple terms the issues specific to church accounting and nonprofit accounting.
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Update on Kevin
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Church Accounting FAQs
Church accounting FAQs, time-saving tips, and helpful ideas for small churches and nonprofits to help and be helped.
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Church Accounting Package
The Church Accounting Package includes 6 Downloadable eBooks about church giving and basic accounting and 2 Downloadable Spreadsheets for 1 incredible low price.
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Basic Church Accounting - Understanding Basic Accounting Concepts
This eBook covers basic church accounting concepts. It includes samples of financial statements, accounting entries, and much more.
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Church Contributions: Handling and Acknowledging Charitable Contributions
Church contributions are the life blood of your church. Learn when you need to issue a receipt and what kind of receipt to issue.
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Spreadsheet Modifications
Want some spreadsheet modifications done on your free accounting spreadsheets?
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Church and Nonprofit Accounting
The Accounting Blog will keep you up-to-date with all the changes and additions to freechurchaccounting.com
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Free Newsletter: Stewardship -- Keep Up-To-Date With Your Church Accounting
Stewardship is a free newsletter that informs readers of new church accounting news, important tax dates, and new exciting discounts and deals on church accounting products.
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Free Spreadsheets to track Church and Non-Profit Expenses
Stressed out trying to keep all your church or nonprofit accounting on paper? Try these free spreadsheets.
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Free Spreadsheets Review
Post your free spreadsheets review.
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Instructions for Free Spreadsheets
Instructions for free accounting spreadsheets. Learn how to set them up and use the free spreadsheets.
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Excel Spreadsheet Tips to Customize Your Free Excel Spreadsheets
Excel spreadsheet tips to modify your free excel spreadsheet templates.
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Freebies for Your Nonprofit and Church Accounting
Multiple freebies for your Church or Nonprofit. Payroll forms, samples of contribution letters, and many more forms.
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Basic Accounting Tips for Churches and Nonprofits
Understanding these basic accounting concepts will help you in setting up and/or maintaining the accounting system in your church or nonprofit..
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Fund Accounting is Different from For-Profit Accounting
Fund accounting is a method of accounting used by manychurches and nonprofits. Its main purpose is good stewardship of church and nonprofit resources.
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Church Petty Cash Account
How to set up a petty cash account for a church or nonprofit and properly maintain it.
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Understanding Financial Statements for a Church or Nonprofit Organization
Preparing and understanding financial statements for a church or nonprofit. Examples and explanations included.
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Church Accounting Software Reviews
Which church accounting software is best for your church? See what you need to look for in nonprofit accounting software and what other church administrators are saying about their accounting software
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Contributions Receipts and Annual Contribution Statements
Contributions receipt rules have changed in the last few years. Do you know the new rules?
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Sample of Annual Contribution Statement or Year-End Letter.
The Sample Annual Contribution Statement, also called a Year-End Letter is yours to take, adapt, borrow from, and use as you see fit.
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Love Offerings (Gifts): Taxable or Not?
Love offerings should follow a guideline to determine if they are taxable to the recipient and tax deductible to the donor.
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Church Contribution Database
Church contribution database is an easy to use program that keeps tracks of church members contributions and information
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Creating a Church Budget
Setting up a church budget can be challenging, especially in today’s economy. Get some tips on creating a budget that will be flexible enough to fit your church.
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Nonprofit or Church Audit Procedures
A non-profit or church audit can be beneficial for your financial staff, your donors, and your organization. Learn what a church audit is and how to prepare for it.
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Internal Controls to Keep Your Church or Nonprofit Safe
Internal Controls can be a sensitive issue in churches, especially those that rely on volunteers. However, a good system of internal controls is essential for your church.
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Financial Responsibilities: Roles and Duties for Your Church Volunteering Staff
Financial responsibilities outlined for for your church volunteers. Church Treasurers and Secretaries" lists of responsibilities.
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Setting Up an Accountable Reimbursement Policy Plan
An Accountable Reimbursement Policy: What is it and why should your church or nonprofit have one?
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Tax Exempt Status for Churches and Nonprofits.
Find out what the tax exempt status qualifications are for churches and nonprofits.
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Records Retention Schedule for Churches and Nonprofits
Records retention schedule to find out how long to keep your records and documents.
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Keep Track of Receipts
Tips to keep track of receipts for your church or nonprofit.
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Clergy Tax, Also Called Minister Tax Receive Special Tax Treatment.
Clergy tax: What your church needs to know before writing the pastor's paycheck.
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Housing Allowance for Ministers.
A housing allowance is a great tax benefit for ministers. See how to set up and administer this allowance. Q and A forum.
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Estimated Taxes for Ministers
Tips for filing estimated taxes for ministers. Do you need to send estimated tax payments and if so how much?
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Step-by-Step Payroll Guide for Churches
Do it yourself with this step-by-step payroll guide for setting up a simple payroll system for your church.
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Payroll Taxes: Withholding and Remitting Them to the IRS
Payroll Taxes: Is your church or nonprofit required to withhold payroll taxes? Discover what is required and how to remit them.
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Payroll Tax Forms: How to Fill Out and Remit Form 941
One of the most important payroll tax forms is the IRS form 941 in which you report and pay federal payroll taxes.
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Form W-2 Information and Instructions
Form W-2 tells the IRS, the Social Security Administration, and the employee the amount of wages and withholdings for the year.
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Form 1099-MISC Information and Instructions
Learn when and to who your church or nonprofit organization should send an IRSForm 1099-MISC to.
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Annual To-Do List: IRS Forms
Annual To-Do List. Don't ever miss an IRS due date again.
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QuickBooks: Accounting Software for Small Churches and Nonprofits
QuickBooks is easy to install, easy to navigate and easy to maintain and is an affordable, sensible choice for smaller churches and nonprofits that have a limited budget and manpower.
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5 Tips to Cut Back on Church Expenses
How to cut back on your church’s expenses so you can save money to keep the Light on in your community.
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Church Office Supplies Savings
Learn how to cut costs on office supplies for your church and nonprofit.
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7 Church Budget Tips
Church budget tips for your annual budget forcasting
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Fundraiser Tips and Ideas
Discover ten fundraiser tips for a successful fundraising campaign.
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Pastor Appreciation on a Budget
Do you know that the way in which you show pastor appreciation directly affects the quality and length of your pastor’s ministry?
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Christian Humor 2: Add a Little Laughter into Your Day!
Christian Humor 2: Second series of Christian jokes and stories.
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A Church Web Site: Do You Need One?
A church web site can increase membership, raise funds, keep members informed of activities, and be a blessing to those shut-ins that cannot attend regular services.
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Site Search for Freechurchaccounting.com
Can't remember which pages feature church budgets or noncash contributions? Freechurchaccounting SiteSearch solves your problem.
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Resources and Links
Links to other helpful web sites and resources.
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Customer Service is the foundation of our site. We want to earn your business and especially your trust.
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Disclaimer
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Information About Me
This page is about me. It tells who I am and how I built this site.
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Contact Me
Contact me if you have any questions.
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FAQ about Free Spreadsheets, Church Accounting Packages, and Newsletter
This FAQ page answers the questions I am frequently asked about my free accounting spreadsheets, my church accounting packages, and my free newsletter.
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