Do you think all a treasurer does is write checks? Their job involves a lot more that that! Carol Topp of HomeschoolCPA explains the tasks a treasurer does and why her position needs lots of oversight in this short podcast (14 minutes).
In the podcast Carol mentioned a list of Best Financial Practices for homeschool organizations. Find it at https://HomeschoolCPA.com/Fraud
Carol Topp, CPA has written a book just for homeschool treasurers:
Money Management in a Homeschool Organization
- Does your homeschool group manage their money well?
- Do you have a budget and know where the money is spent?
- Do you know how to prevent fraud?
This 115 page book will help you to open a checking account, establish a budget, prevent mistakes and fraud, use software to keep the books, prepare a financial statement and hire workers. Sample forms and examples of financial statements in clear English are provided.
Carol Topp, CPA