| Earlier this year, Church Law & Tax conducted a nationwide survey to learn more about fraud in the church. Of the more than 700 church leaders who participated, we learned that nearly one-third have served in congregations that suffered from some form of financial misconduct. Half occurred within just the past 10 years and the known financial losses often ran in the tens of thousands of dollars, and sometimes topped $100,000. No type of church was immune. Fraud happened in small churches and big ones. It occurred in city churches and rural ones. And it was perpetrated by people known, loved, and trusted in their congregations. Discover even more of our survey findings, including infographics and guidance for prevention, by unlocking the three-part article series: Every Church Is at Risk for Fraud. Here’s Why. Reporting Financial Crime as a Matter of Stewardship Loved and Trusted: What Shocks Us Most About Fraud Perpetrators Additionally, register for our free webinar with content editor Matthew Branaugh and CPA and senior editorial advisor Vonna Laue on October 27. Branaugh and Vonna co-led this project and will share what surprised them, concerned them, and encouraged them—plus specific preventive steps your church can take. | 