by Cecil Benjamin | Oct 8, 2020 | Churches, Financial Management, Save Time
“Look carefully how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, .… making the most of every opportunity … don’t waste time, try and understand what the Lord wants you to do.” Ephesians 5:14-16 You’ve probably seen the sticker, “I’d rather be...
by Cecil Benjamin | Aug 6, 2020 | Auditing, Churches, Financial Management, Systems
This is the time for review, because we are all looking at the financial reports for July. For some churches this is one month into the new financial year, for some churches this is just past half way through the calendar year. For every church this is an ideal time...
by Cecil Benjamin | Jul 15, 2020 | Churches, Covid 19, Financial Management, JobKeeper, Not For Profit, Risk, Systems
We’re all approaching a cliff near the end of September, the “cash cliff” Will you ‘fly or fall’? Here are some reflections on what this can mean for our churches and organisations and ourselves, including some practical points about what can be done now. As you know...
by Jeanette Korporaal | Jul 7, 2020 | Churches, Covid 19, Financial Management, Payroll, Risk
The basic principle is that “each employee’s annual wage is high enough to cover the award entitlements” Many churches have people working on their staff who fall under the Clerks—Private Sector Award. On the 1st March 2020 the Fair Work Commission introduced a major...
by Jeanette Korporaal | Jul 7, 2020 | Churches, Covid 19, Financial Management, JobKeeper, Not For Profit, Payroll
Here is a summary of points you need to understand for adjustments required during the COVID-19 pandemic period in 2020. You need to be aware of the legislative arrangements to know that you are honouring your staff by meeting the requirements of the legislation....
