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Resources
for Congregational Treasurers and Bookkeepers
The links below
lead to resources for congregational treasurers and bookkeepers.
These resources have been developed in response to questions we
are frequently asked. If you have any suggestions for
additional information, please contact us at OTinfo@elca.org.
The information included here is
based on our best information at the time the guidelines
were prepared. However, the treasurer of the
congregation has the responsibility to be aware of tax
reporting requirements for congregations as they are
established and change. The ELCA strongly encourages
congregational treasurers to consult up-to-date
resource material on tax requirements and reporting.
The ELCA also strongly encourages congregational treasurers
to consult with a tax preparer and attorney
as necessary.
NEW!
Congregational
Audit Guide
(updated with Annual Audit Report), a newly
developed comprehensive guide to help answer questions
regarding congregational audits, is available in a print
friendly .pdf format.
Resources for Congregational Treasurers and Bookkeepers
is now available in a print friendly .pdf format.
Download
Adobe Reader to view .pdf files.
This is a free download
Responsibilities
of the Treasurer
Separation
of Financial Responsibilities
The
Handling of Church Income
Setting
Financial Goals - The Budget
The
Accounting System
Establishment
of Fund Recording Procedures
Create
a Chart of Accounts
Petty
Cash Account
Establishing
the Employer/Employee Relationship
Housing
Allowance
Payroll
Tax Obligations
Employee
Out-of Pocket Expense
Benevolence
Remittance to Synod and Churchwide
Financial
Reporting
Insurance
Coverage
Congregational Audit Guide
Records Management
References
For
information regarding these topics contact:
John
Temmerman
(773) 380-2892
E-mail:
John_Temmerman@elca.org
We have asked
synod treasurers to develop a handbook for congregational
treasurers in their synod. Please check with your
synod office to see what they might have available to assist
you.
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