A Handbook For Church Treasurers Concise Information For A Complicated Task

Even the small church with a volunteer treasurer will find quick help from the 57 different functions and tasks listed in this handbook. You will learn the General Responsibilities of record keeping, documenting and reviewing the finances of the church. All of the requirements of revenue can be found in this handbook from counting offerings, accepting gifts with restrictions, and offering donors the required receipts and year-end statements. Disbursements includes more than just checks, but also who is authorized to sign, how you document a reimbursement, does the Pastor's Discretionary Account truly meet guidelines of non-profit spending? Reporting to the board, committees and the congregation all of the proper financial activity and positions are detailed as well. What notes should you include on the annual report, what constitutes a truly restricted fund and what government reports do you need to file and when? And along comes the concerns about the property, the insurance, the personnel files and payroll. While this Handbook is specifically designed for Presbyterian Churches, the basic principles apply to every church and every church treasurer. Designed to make your job easier and to give you a reference guide at your finger tips this concise handbook will come in handy and be worth every penny you pay for it. Developed over 15 years, this resource will bring you new insights, wonderful understanding and creative ideas you can put to work within minutes. You are going to love the handbook and how much it makes your job easier.

Most of the time, members who accept the position of church treasurer have little or no background in accounting, especially in smaller churches; and even those with accounting experience may have trouble knowing what's expected of them when they begin their duties.The Church Treasurer's Manual is a practical tool that provides treasurers everything they need to know about handling church finances. From an overview of duties to helpful guidelines for completing tasks, new and veteran treasurers alike will learn practical tips and time-saving suggestions that will help them carry out their responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner.Resources include:an easy-to-understand overview of basic accounting principlesan extensive explanation of tax regulationsoptions for monthly and annual financial reportinga general job description for the church treasurerrecord keeping form for taxes, accounting ledgers, individual contribution records, budget worksheets, the offering, and moreadvice for handling payroll, housing allowances, and other compensations for the pastor and stafftips on communicating with the church board, the pastor, and the financial committeeethical guidelines for handling money

Here is a comprehensive guide to every aspect of the duties and responsibilities of church treasurers - a voluntary task that needs to be undertaken with a high level of professionalism. Assuming no specialist knowledge or familiarity with technical terms, it offers in clear and simple language instruction and guidelines on good practice in relation to every part of a treasurer's duties. These include record-keeping, banking, budgeting, audit, stewardship, fundraising, trusts, contracts, payroll, tax and more. Throughout there are explanations, diagrams, top tips and handy hints, plus other features that add to user friendliness. A glossary of terms is included, plus additional notes on Scottish and Irish charity law.

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