By following these church accounting guidelines and best practices, you can accurately and properly track income and expenses for your church and avoid losing your tax-exempt status.

Aplos is the #1 accounting software for nonprofits and churches. Skip the workarounds and migrate to true fund accounting software that was made with your organization in mind. Switching to…

More than ever, churches are accepting tithes and offerings online. Curious if it might work for your organization? Our ebook will get you up to date on the latest in online giving and help you make an informed decision...

This is a guest article provided by Cassidy Jakovickas, CPA at MBS Accountancy. Churches can unintentionally misclassify workers or volunteers as independent contractors when they should be treated as employees. This…

Join CPA and Aplos accounting expert, Alex Acree, as he discusses common chart of accounts structures for nonprofits and churches. Chart of Accounts creation for a nonprofit or church can…

ompensating your minister, pastor, or another religious professional for their housing is a common and accepted practice in many churches for income tax purposes. The word parsonage comes from the…

Compensating your minister, pastor, or another religious professional for their housing is a common and accepted practice in many churches for income tax purposes. The word parsonage comes from the…

A common question that is asked by nonprofits and people in the community is whether or not a nonprofit organization can charge for products or services. Due to the public…

Hiring a new pastor is a big deal. Once they are hired, the first things that need to be established are their salary, health insurance, and housing benefits. A pastor’s…

Taking charge of the church’s financial health and managing your church’s financial resources can be a challenging and intimidating assignment. If you are reading this article, there is a good…