Church and Nonprofit Accounting

This accounting blog is my mini-journal about church and nonprofit accounting. It...

• informs you when any new web pages appear on my site,
• keeps you up-to-date on any new church or nonprofit accounting news,
• reminds you about important due dates for payroll taxes,
• let's you know when an error is found in my free financial spreadsheets and how to correct them.

Contributions Receipts and Annual Contribution Statements

Contributions receipt rules have changed in the last few years. Do you know the new rules?

Clergy Tax, Also Called Minister Tax Receive Special Tax Treatment.

Clergy tax: What your church needs to know before writing the pastor's paycheck.

What is Fund Accounting and How Do You Utilize It.

Fund accounting is the method of accounting used by most churches and nonprofits. Its main purpose is good stewardship of church and nonprofit resources.

Building a Church Budget

A church budget is an action plan for the ministry and mission of your church. Learn what kind of budget to prepare and what categories should be included.

A Nonprofit or Church Audit May Be External or Internal

A non-profit or church audit can be beneficial for your financial staff, your donors, and your organization. Learn what they are and how to prepare for them.

Basic Accounting Concepts

Basic accounting concepts you need to understand in order to make setting up your accounting system easier.

Tax Exempt Status for Churches and Nonprofits.

Find out what the tax exempt status qualifications are for churches and nonprofits.