In this episode, Aishat speaks with Helen Armstrong, a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (the largest bookkeeping institute in the world) - ICB. Helen “The Boss Bookkeeper” runs Priority Business Services, winner of ICB’s 2023 Small Practice of the Year . We discuss the intersection of faith and finance within nonprofit organizations, particularly churches. Helen shares her journey from finding faith at 17 to becoming an expert in managing church finances. She emphasizes the unique challenges and responsibilities that come with serving faith-based communities.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Bookkeeping for churches and nonprofits follows the same principles as other organizations, but there are specific terminology and reporting requirements.

• Volunteers managing church finances should be equipped with the necessary financial s ...