Blogs and Bits

Outdoor event insurance.

Are you covered if there is an accident? (What if you are wrong?)

Solar powered churches?

Should you consider it and how to pay for it?

Protect your board.

Indemnification policies should be in place.  Don’t know what they are? Read here!

This little light of mine…

How changing bulbs can save big bucks!

The dreaded 1099 form..

Famous for ruining the January of those who did not prepare.  Learn what it is and how to save the headaches!

Firing church employees.

Never easy, but sometimes neccessary. We’ve got some tips.

Church financial resolutions.

What is your plan to be better this year?.

Tis the season for giving statements….

What you have to do and why it is important.

Don’t let your team get lost.

Job descriptions are the maps that lead staff to success.

The Insurance Exodus.

How are churches supposed to deal with policy cancellations and skyrocketing pricing?

Is GivingTuesday a Church Thing Too?

Churches can also capitalize on GivingTuesday!  Check out our tips on how to do so.

Looking for Insurance Options.

Insurance options can be tough for pastors to spot.  Here are three for you to consider.

Best Time to Move?

Thinking about making changes to your accounting software or processes?  Timing makes a big difference!

From Vision to Reality.

Using your church budget as the map for the mission God has given you.

Getting Gen-Z to Give.

Strategies to engage young people to give.

We are QuickBooks Online ProAdvisors!

We can help you with discounted software and support from QBO!

Five Ways to Improve Children’s Safety atYour Church.

Is the Wolf Eating Your Sheep?

Seperation of duties protects from financial fraud and accusations.

Yes, Put all of These Eggs in One Basket!

Churches should move away from having multiple chekcing accounts.  Read this to see why.

Dude, Where’s my Paycheck?.

What are payroll diversion scams and how do you avoid them?

To Reconcile, or Not to Reconcile...

You may not know this, but reconciliation is very important basic accounting stuff.  Read this to better understand.

Don’t Get Locked Out Of Your House.

Important steps to take to ensure you access financials, pay bills, and run payroll.

Keep It Simple.

Things to consider about online giving.

Kill the Dinosaur!

Is it time to make the leap from desktop accounting software to cloud based?

Can I Throw This away?

Guidance on how long you should hold onto important legal and financial documents?

What’s an Intern?

How should you classify and compensate them?

Who Needs a Timeclock?

Paper timecards are simple, but can be problematic. Perhaps it’s time to upgrade.

Healthcare Sharing Ministries?

Are they a good option for medical expenses?

Don’t Let Benevolence be a Bummer.

Best practices for benevolence ministry.

Don’t Feed the Primates.

The importance of setting good policies.

Workshops for Pastors.

The first step to making the most of your compensation is understanding it.

Accounting 101

Tips to help 1+1=2

Are You Spending Enough On Payroll Costs?

Spending more often makes good sense!

How is Your Second String?

Don’t let the loss of one player wreck this season of your ministry!

New Paid Time Off Law

All Illinois Employers are likely impacted.

Term Limits for Board Members….

How long and why limits are important….

Meet the YCA Team

Affordable Break-In Protection

Profession alarm systems are expensive!  We have an affordable option.  No, it’s not a big, mean dog!

Make Ministry Easier!

Check out Bill Spend and Expense.  Really simplifies purchasing, bookkeeping, and budgeting.  

Bad Help Isn’t Help!

Fire poor staff before you hire them!

Air Conditioners Die…

Don't let them kill your budget!.

Plenty of Pizza or Loaves and Fishes?

Using your Team to Prepare a Healthy Budget

YCA Video Content

BTW-We do our own stunts…

End of Year Tax Considerations for Pastors.

Important tax reminders for the end of year.

Four for 24!

How about some financial goals for your church in the New Year?