Audit Guide

A Financial Examination Guide For Baptist Churches and Associations Compiled by Marvin Peters, D. Min. © Arkansas Baptist State Convention, Little Rock, Arkansas, 2004 All rights reserved. This publication may be reproduced by Arkansas Baptist Associations for use as needed. Reproductions by other organizations and groups are restricted without prior written permission by the publisher. All inquiries should be addressed to: Mission Ministries Team, Associational Missions Development, Arkansas Baptist State Convention, P. O. Box 552, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72203; or call (501) 376-4791or (800) 838-2272, Ext. 5150; fax (501) 375-7463. Disclaimer The Arkansas Baptist State Convention is not responsible for conducting financial examinations or audit/reviews for churches and associations, nor does the Arkansas Baptist State Convention provide legal or financial advice through this booklet. Local churches and associations should seek assistance and advice from local financial advisors when specific issues arise. This booklet is provided as a service. It is designed to be used to increase the knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, including the understanding of why a financial examination or audit/review should be conducted and the uses to which they can be applied in churches and associations. Acknowledgements Gratitude is ...