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Surviving a Church Financial Audit
Field-tested tips from a CPA.
by Marian V. Liautaud
YC, January/February 2008
We've Been Embezzled!
How to legally confront a church thief.
by Richard R. Hammar
YC, January/February 2008
Top 10 Documents for Church Treasurers
What you don't know can hurt you.
by Richard Hammar
YC, January/February 2008
What Pastors Get Paid
Three findings from our nationwide research that may surprise you.
by Kevin Miller
YC, November/December 2007
Legal Update
Pay the same bill twice?
by Richard R. Hammar
YC, November/December 2007
Finish Strong
Action Items to Wrap Up Your Year-End Financials
by Mike Schreiter
YC, November/December 2007
Electronic Giving
Make it easier for your donors to give.
by Michael W. Michelsen, Jr.
YC, September/October 2007
Bond Financing
A great option for long-term borrowing.
by Martin Northern
YC, May/June 2007
Financial Update
4 tax rules every treasurer should know.
YC, May/June 2007
Build on Budget
Good planning keeps costs under control.
by Thomas G. Dolan
YC, January/February 2007
Electronic Giving
Embrace the future of tithing.
by Chelan David
YC, November/December 2006
Equipment Leases
How to make leasing work for you.
by Thomas G. Dolan
YC, September/October 2006
News You Can Use: Budget for Rising Energy Costs
Compiled by John C. LaRue Jr.
YC, September/October 2006
Church Bonds as Investments
What's good for investors is good for churches—here are some things both sides of the investment need to know.
Interview with Scott Rolfs
YC, May/June 2006
Steps to Success
How to make the most of your capital campaign.
by Chelan David
YC, March/April 2006
Preparing for a Loan Application
Use our checklist to find more money in less time.
by Chelan David
YC, January/February 2006
How Much Debt is Too Much?
Ask The Experts
by Scott Rolfs
YC, January/February 2006
More Than Money
Financial success isn't the only goal for a capital fundraising campaign.
by Linda Owen
YC, March/April 2005
Church Mortgages
Financing a church is not the same as financing a home—know the differences or risk costly mistakes.
By John R. Throop
YC, January/February 2005
Fund Accounting
Making sense of church finances.
by John R. Throop
YC, July/August 2006
Growth Issues
When assets are low but needs are high, many rapidly expanding churches and ministries turn to the benefits of bond financing.
by John Throop
YC, May/June 2004
Capital Concerns
Economic uncertainty leads churches to rethink their fundraising plans with surprising results.
by Jennifer Schuchmann
YC, March/April 2004
Partners in Ministry
Experienced church lenders have more to offer than project funding—here's how to take advantage of their expertise.
by John R. Throop
YC, January/February 2004
Lasting Bonds
Through all kinds of changes, bond financing remains a strong option.
By Scott Rolfs
YC, May/June 2003
Successful Fundraising
Professional help may be the best choice for reaching your financial goals.
By Jim Sheppard
YC, March/April 2003
Strapped for Cash?
Ideas for helping your church raise the money it needs.
By Marlene Heller
YC, January/February 2003
Leave Me a Loan!
When borrowing is better than fundraising.
by Thomas Greer and Mike Schreiter
YC, January/February 2003
An Ounce of Prevention
Practical advice on sensitive issues relating to your staff.
by Stephen Chawaga
YC, September/November 2002
The Right Tools
Today's church financial software makes money management a virtual breeze
by Thomas E. Greer
YC, July/August 2002
A Smart Investment
Why bond financing could hold the key to your ministry's future.
by Thomas Greer
YC, May/June 2002
Vision Fulfillment
How to make a dream come true.
by John R. Throop
YC, March/April 2002
Good Faith Loans
Church lending experts know what congregations need.
by Thomas Greer
YC, January/February 2002
Don't Get Snowed Under
A pack rat's guide to managing church records.
by Stephen Chawaga
YC, November/December 2001
Getting the Money You Need
Lenders answer your church loan questions.
by Jennifer Schuchmann
YC, March/April 2001
For Law or Money
Tips on collecting pledges, withholding taxes, funding emergencies, and more.
by Quentin Wagenfield
YC, September/October 2000
Insurance Assurance
Coverage for injuries, loss, or lawsutis.
by Jeanette Gardner Littleton
YC, July/August 2000
Empty Plates, Empty Hearts?
Practical ways to help your congregation discover the joy of giving.
by Bruce Anderson
YC, March/April 2000
How Much Can They Give?
How to determine how much the congregation reasonably can be expected to give.
by Randy Bishop
YC, March/April 2000
You Are What You Spend
Where the money goes in churches and what can be done about it.
by Phyllis Ten Elshof
YC, January/February 2000
When Your Ministry Becomes Taxable
How to keep your new bookstore, childcare center, or land rental from attracting IRS attention.
by John Throop
YC, January/February 2000
Six Ways to Calculate Your Budget
Methods to ease the crunch of fiscal planning.
by Robert Welch
YC, November/December 1999
Safeguard the Church Treasury
Important protections against money mismanagement.
by Dan Busby
YC, May/June 1999
Safety First at Church
What OSHA can teach you about caring for people.
by Stephen Chawaga
YC, March/April 1999
A Better Way to File Taxes
New products and programs to ease the way.
by John Throop
YC, January/February 1999
When Your Church Needs a CPA
How regular audits can benefit your ministry.
by Nick B. Nicholaou
YC, January/February 1999
A Safe Church
How to protect God's house from predators.
by Jeff Hanna
YC, November/December 1998
Sacred Security
Vandalism and the theft can be a problem in any church, regardless of its location.
by Anita Goldman Horning
YC, November/December 1998
Protect Your Paycheck
Long-term disability needn't cripple you or your church.
by Paula Bilitz
YC, July/August 1998
The IRS and Pulpit Politics
Campaigning can endanger your tax-exempt status.
by John Throop
YC, July/August 1998
Ten Tips for Big-Ticket Transactions
Take the pain out of purchase with these pointers.
by Jennifer Schuchmann
YC, May/June 1998
Safeguard Your Church
Practical guidelines for screening volunteers.
by William L. Smith
YC, March/April 1998
How to Accept Donations Without Being Used
Improve your ministry with leftover blessings.
by Gary A. De Bois
YC, March/April 1998
Injured on Church Property? Who Pays?
Anyone on your property deserve protection. But not every injury should be compensated.
by Stephen P. Chawaga
YC, January/February 1998
Prepare Now for Future Tax Audits
How to render no more to Caesar than his due.
by W. Terry Whalin
YC, January/February 1998
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