Preventing Fraud in Church Accounting: Common Problems and Practical Solutions that Church Leaders Can’t Afford to Ignore

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Is your church or non-profit at risk of fraud?
One-third of all congregations experience theft, but researchers estimate 80 percent of cases go unreported and expect church financial fraud to achieve $60 billion by 2025.

Those are staggering statistics, but sadly this can be a common problem that most church leadership prefer to ignore. “Not in our fellowship,” they resolutely affirm.

However, no individual is immune to temptation and studies show that the number 1 deterrent is fear of getting caught. The vast majority (87%) of the perpetrators have never been charged with fraud or embezzlement before.

Pastors, elders, and trustees have an obligation to safeguard their ministry and shepherd the flock. This includes practices and procedures that prevent a very easy stumble down the slippery slope of creative bookkeeping and skimming the church offering.

Preventing Fraud in Church Accounting is a quick read for busy leadership. It exposes the problem and outlines the basics of the solution, including options for taking action. It’s the very best primer to educate the senior pastor or the young volunteer. It even includes a free confidential analysis of your organization’s financial status quo.

The first step to a solution is knowledge, but the education process can seem overwhelming. Not with this short book. It may be read together in one committee meeting and will guide leadership to:

  • Examine two major problems with pastors functioning as Chief Financial Officer
  • Recognize three categories of fraud and how they apply to churches and nonprofits
  • Learn the types of internal controls to be able to decrease the risk of theft
  • Understand how the budget creation and review process creates accountability for ministry leaders
  • Explore what a full accounting plan of formal financial processes and reports entails

Pastors, board members, treasurers, and somebody concerned about the safety of their ministry and mission can’t have the funds for to NOT read this book.

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