Procedural Church Review
The goal of a Procedural Church Review is to create an environment that includes proper accounting procedures and biblical stewardship.
Proper Accounting Procedures
Good church management
Trained and knowledgeable staff
Useful financial records
Strong policies and procedures
Stewardship
Budgeting with a purpose
Reporting with integrity
Planning for future growth
Benefits
The procedural review opens communication within the church.
Improving financial reporting, which can help the leadership team make stronger financial decisions.
To know that your church is practicing their accounting procedures correctly will give your congregation peace of mind.
Audits are very expensive! Our Procedural Church Review is a cost-saving alternative to protect your congregation and ministry.
Covered Areas
Financial Reports
Payroll Records & Benefits
Church Operations & Governance
Internal Controls
Contributions
Auxiliary Ministries
Future Growth
Services Include
One-on-one interviews with key personnel
Review of documents
Individual pay package guidance
Comprehensive report findings
Financial metrics
Fraud risk factors
Presentation to the Board & congregation (additional services)
Traditional Audit vs. Procedural Church Review
Our Procedural Church Review is an alternative to a traditional audit. We have found that most churches do not need a traditional audit for the following reasons:
It is not required for compliance reasons. (A traditional audit is generally only needed when the church faces compliance requirements by an outside party).
The cost is far too great, as audits are typically at least $10,000 even for small organizations.
A financial statement audit does not assess and provide recommendations specific to each church’s needs.
Our Procedural Church Review is more in-depth than a traditional audit. While we do examine financial records, we also suggest impactful, needed corrections, as well as examine various other areas of church accounting and governance.