As Church and Nonprofit administrators, we know that there are program and/or fund balances that should be "tracked" (be able to pull a report that shows income, expenses, and balance of).

How to track designated or restricted funds depends on your accounting system and whether you need the "balances" to appear in the Balance Sheet or if a simple statement of activity will be sufficient.

See the difference "designated and restricted" funds and tips on tracking funds in this reader's post on tracking funds...

Even if you have prior accounting knowledge and experience, "helping out" or "taking over" with a church's finances and payroll is overwhelming!

Knowing personally that "overwhelmed ... but wanting to do your best" feeling, Lisa London and I wrote a "How to" guide for churches. We pulled on our own experience as church treasurers and what we wished someone would have told us in the beginning... especially when it comes to a payroll for a church =)

You can purchase this book directly here: The How-To Guide for Small & Growing Churches

OR find out more about the book by clicking the "Read More" below...