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Sage Broadens Vertical Market Reach with Powerful New Products at Sage Intacct Advantage 2018

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October 24, 2018 at 2:44 pm.

Industry-First Solution Helps Nonprofits Address New Revenue Recognition Guidelines NASHVILLE – October 24, 2018 – Sage, the market leader in cloud business management solutions, today unveiled new innovations purpose-built for several key vertical markets onstage at Advantage 2018. They include Sage Intacct Revenue Recognition for Nonprofits, Sage Intacct Billing Workbench for software and technology companies, and new features for distributors […]

Clergy tax planning… there is a difference

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September 1, 2018 at 12:00 am.

By Louis P. Barbarin, CPA When it comes to taxes, clergy people often ask questions such as, “How can I save money or reduce my tax bill?” or “Will itemizing my deductions help reduce my tax bill?” or “How does the Housing Allowance affect my taxes?” You might not realize it, but tax planning for […]

Are you properly maintaining your church bus? 6 critical to-do’s

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August 3, 2018 at 2:05 pm.

By Josh Davey Whether your bus is new or used, keeping it in top condition requires diligent and regular maintenance. Many bus owners use a daily vehicle maintenance checklist, some with pre- and post-trip maintenance check requirements, due to their continuous use. Typically, buses are high-mileage vehicles that are constantly shuttling people from Point A […]

Active shooter awareness & training: a remote roundtable discussion

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July 2, 2018 at 10:15 am.

In a lot of churches, an “it-can’t-happen-here” mentality prevails. So, how big of a threat is an active-shooter situation for churches in the United States? And more important, what can church leaders do to mitigate this threat? We asked two seasoned church security experts for their thoughts. Overall, are most churches adequately prepared to respond […]

[Webinar] Leveraging the Cloud for Quick & Easy Financial Reporting for Faith-Based Organizations

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May 2, 2018 at 12:35 pm.

Date: Wednesday, May 23 Time: 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET Cost: FREE As a faith-based finance organization, you need to provide up-to-the-minute, accurate information to a variety of stakeholders — pastors, ministers, program managers, and board members. But instead, you’re stuck with manual, Excel-based reporting, resulting in delays and inaccurate data. Learn why […]

Congratulations! You’ve been asked to serve on your church’s board

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board meeting, board members, church board, church board governance

May 1, 2018 at 3:47 pm.

But before you commit, review 3 important items — or face a load of liabilities By Rebecca M. DaVee, CPA It’s always great to be approached to serve on your church’s board … or is it? Whether yours is a 70-, 700- or 7,000-member church, there should be a transition system in place to onboard […]

Keeping kids safe and secure: a remote roundtable discussion

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children, children’s safety, protecting children in the church, protecting church children

May 1, 2018 at 3:18 pm.

Church Executive spoke with experts in the fields of risk management and background checks about best practices associated with the care of children within the church — and how to equip your staff members with the knowledge they need to enact them. What are the biggest risks and liabilities facing churches in the area of […]

Selecting the right bus for your church

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choosing church bus, church bus, church bus fleets, church bus selection, church buses

April 1, 2018 at 12:27 pm.

As a church leader, investing in a church bus probably isn’t something you do every day. Moreover, bus maintenance and operation procedures might not be the most familiar territory, either. That is why we enlisted a group of leading church transportation experts — from insurers, to dealers, to bus manufacturers — to help you select […]

Will the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affect YOUR CHURCH?

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church tax, church tax issues, Church taxes, tax changes

April 1, 2018 at 12:19 pm.

On Dec. 20, 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) which represents the most substantial overhaul of the tax code since the 1990s. The Act brings significant changes to individual and corporate income tax filers. How will the Act affect tax exempt organizations — and specifically, religious organizations? Churches and […]

Armed security — is it a wise option for you?

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church security, Security, security threats

March 21, 2018 at 4:10 pm.

Violence at worship centers — including numerous shootings — has religious organizations across the country struggling with the question of the need for armed security. A violent act at a place of worship is almost always going to be one of the worst tactical situations you can create. It’s a close, crowded area where 99.9 […]