However, every church needs to manage finances. Weekly tithes, offerings and taxes are due. There are bills to pay and needs to meet. And, of course, salaries to be paid. It's hard to keep track. Even if your Excel skills are not great and you don't understand how to tell a debit from credit, church accounting software can help you navigate the terrain.


Our tax consultants are not-for-profit and have extensive experience in working with churches, synagogues, and other faith-based groups to reduce their taxes and maintain their tax exempt status.

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Our experts will ensure that all information is correct and complete. We will handle all the details so that you can concentrate on your mission.

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You don't want the youth director to be allowed to add expenses directly into your accounting system, but you don't want to give her access to payroll information. Atlanta Church Bookkeeping LLC can help.

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We believe that listening is the foundation of a lasting client relationship built on trust and respect. Our goal is to provide financial leadership, guidance and advice that you can really use to help you grow your religious organization and become more successful.

How do I categorize tithes in QuickBooks
How do I categorize tithes in QuickBooks


Engaging a specialist to assist your church's bookkeeping is likely to be a significant investment, even if your member is a non-profit accountant or bookkeeper. This investment should be a priority. This investment can be a benefit to your church in three ways.

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We know. You didn’t enter ministry to become an accounting professional. You are a church leader because you want to make disciples and share Jesus Christ's good news.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.”

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Financial Records are traditionally kept for seven years. This relates to the laws of tax audits and the number of years back the IRS is allowed to look when determining an organization's tax liability.

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.