Church Finance: The Church Leader’s Guide to Financial Operations

$69.95

Printed book · ships to you

PRINTED BOOK2ND EDITION280 PAGES

Lead your church’s financial operations in keeping with its mission and purpose, with author Mike Batts.

  • Budgets, expenses and reports for decision-makers
  • Key metrics for financial health
  • Internal controls, tax compliance and risk management
  • Sample policies you can adapt
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Description

What you’ll learn

For new and experienced leaders alike.

Budgets and reporting

Adapt your budget to your mission, manage expenses and create useful financial reports.

Gifts and revenue

Restricted, planned, deferred and noncash gifts, plus alternative revenue sources.

Compensation and benefits

Properly establish compensation for leaders and staff (all-new chapter).

Debt and liquidity

Manage liquidity and debt, and negotiate terms with a lender.

Controls, tax and risk

Internal controls, federal tax basics for churches, accountability tools and risk management.

Sample policies

Conflicts of interest, giver privacy, gift acceptance, record retention, executive compensation, whistle-blower and more.

Who it’s for

Anyone responsible for church financial operations.

Treasurers and accountantsDay-to-day financial operations.
Controllers and CFOsPolicies, reporting and controls.
Executive pastors and administratorsLeading the business side of ministry.
Finance committee membersOversight and accountability.

Book details

At a glance.

AuthorMike Batts
Edition2nd edition
Copyright2019
Pages280
FormatPrinted book

Common questions

About the book and your order.

Is this a printed book or a download?

A printed book, shipped to the address you enter at checkout.

What’s new in the 2nd edition?

Tax updates for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, updated GAAP reporting with sample statements, and all-new chapters on financial policies, compensation and benefits, tax compliance and risk management.

Can I return it?

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I’d rather have someone help me.

Our team works with churches and clergy every day. Email clientservices@clergyfinancial.com or call (888) 421-0101.

Additional information

Weight 2.0000 lbs

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