  
OVERVIEW
About 15 percent of all churches have been, are being, or will be victimized by an unscrupulous employee or member. Further, all denominations and churches, regardless of size, are susceptible and have suffered and/or will incur losses. Use this download to understand how to protect your church's assets.
CONTENTS
OVERVIEW
Simple Guide to Internal Controls
Basic principles for protecting church finances.
by Tyler Charles
ASSESSMENT
20 Internal Control Practices for Every Church
How secure is your church's current system?
by Richard J. Vargo
HOW TO
Internal Control Problems in Churches
Understanding how to protect your assets.
by Richard J. Vargo
HOW TO
A Plan to Protect Your Church's Money
How to guard against financial threats.
from Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company
HOW TO
Common Examples of Poor Internal Control
How to lower the risk of embezzlement.
by Richard Hammar
THE LEGAL SIDE
How Churches Can Prevent Embezzlement
Why your church needs a system of internal control.
by Richard Hammar
FOR CHURCH LEADERS
The Growing Risk of Embezzlement
Why churches are more at risk than ever.
by Matt Branaugh
IT'S TRUE
Where Churches are Vulnerable
How one church found holes in their financial controls—the hard way.
by Richard Bergstrom
LEADER'S GUIDE
Resource Center
Quick tips and recommended resources.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Type: Download
Pages: 35
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