Questions About Caring for Financial Assets

Guidelines for handling and reporting contributions and expenditures, keeping records, and tax status

And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and prudent manager . . . "

- Luke 12:42

These resources are provided to assist congregation treasurers, bookkeepers, and the congregation council in responsible management of the congregation's assets:

Resources for Congregational Treasurers and Bookkeepers prepared by the ELCA Office of the Treasurer
Congregational Audit Guide prepared by the ELCA Office of the Treasurer
Financial Records Management
Tax Status
Good Samaritan Fund/Helping Hands Fund
Accepting Restricted Gifts

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