Atlanta Church Bookkeeping LLC can help prevent fraud and lower other financial risks that can potentially impact your nonprofit or church. The news is filled with stories of misused funds from charities and other 501c3 groups. We will keep a keen set of eyes on your books to help protect your organization.
There is no one church that is the same. Every church has different needs. This is due to its size, available volunteers, resources, and staffing capabilities. Atlanta Church Bookkeeping LLC offers many options that can help churches manage their financial systems, or even assist them in helping with existing ones. Below are four possible service options. We can customize one for you.
Most of the labor and employment laws are applicable to churches as well as "for profit" organizations. These laws include guidelines on how to classify your workers as independent contractors or employees.
Yet, every church must handle finances. There are weekly tithes or offerings. There are also bills to pay, financial obligations to meet, and salaries to be made. It's difficult to keep track. Even if Excel isn't your thing and you don’t know what a debit is, accounting software programs for churches can help.
You should also be able to view your bank balance, see which funds are designated and restricted, and what amount is available to keep the lights lit.
Events Income We are currently trying to correct our chart of account. Our tithes & offerings are also non-profit revenue.
We can arrange regular meetings so that you can discuss the reports you need. Also, you can access the bookkeeping online to pull reports and look over the books at any time.
Working in church accounting, you share the same responsibilities as an accountant in any other organization. You record expenses, track contributions made by the congregation, and monitor spending on various programs. Your duties center around bookkeeping, documenting and controlling finances for a church.
81% of church revenue came from individual donations. 34% of congregations have endowments, which constituted on average 4% of their revenue. Only 2% of churches received revenue from government grants; 12% received finance from non-government grants.
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.)