Nonprofit Resources
Physical Security: The Old Man in the Young Man’s Game
Don’t overlook physical security in conjunction with your organization’s cybersecurity controls. The most robust cybersecurity measures are useless if a criminal can walk into your office and steal the hardware housing your data.
Beginner’s Guide to Data Privacy Laws
The new data privacy laws are long overdue, and every organization should be aware of what they encompass. Here’s what you need to know, plus five goals to help you reach compliance.
Seven Common Mistakes Churches Make When Performing a Ratio Analysis
When prepared correctly, ratios can provide your church with valuable information about your financial health. Watching out for these common mistakes will help your church prepare accurate ratios that provide meaningful financial insight.
How Churches Can Win in a Rising Interest Rate Environment
The role that money plays in funding your church's vision is based solely on your ability to create and execute financial strategies that work. Here are a few suggestions to help you win in a rising interest rate environment.
Financing Options to Help Your Church Manage the Impact of Rising Interest Rates
Churches that are facing the need to refinance a loan, or that are considering obtaining loan financing for the first time, may be concerned about how to manage the cash flow impact of fluctuating interest rates. Here are some financing options to consider.
Dual-Use Property Issues
A look at what dual-use facilities are, and some tax considerations.
The Inherent Risk of Guest Wi-Fi Access at Your Church
Many churches provide Wi-Fi for the convenience of employees and guests. However, this complimentary benefit can come with a heavy price if security is taken for granted. Take these steps to help protect your church.
ASU 2016-14 & Churches: Four Key Questions Financial Leaders Should Ask to Understand the New Liquidity Disclosures
It’s important for every church financial leader to ask these four key questions to understand the new liquidity disclosures under ASU 2016-14.
Discrepancies Between ASU No. 2016-14 and Form 990
ASU No. 2016-14 contains changes to NFP financial reporting standards that generally do not correspond to the presentation in the current Form 990.
Board Monitoring of Church Finances: What to Do — and When
Here is a summary of financial actions your church board finance or audit* committee should complete during their meetings throughout the year.