Davis Associates CPA is offering its “Church Accounting & Clergy Tax Seminar” on Saturday, January 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Heights in Richmond Heights.
This full-day seminar offers participants the necessary tools to build a plan in the event of being audited by the Internal Revenue Services.
“Many church officials have found the area of stewardship over finances and taxes challenging,” said Darlene M. Davis, principal at Davis Associates CPA.
“This seminar will help participants overcome this obstacle of fear by receiving professional advice and training. We clearly convey and identify ways to minimize tax liability for clergy and even offer a component on the Land Reutilization Authority process, for those churches interested in acquiring land at below market cost.”
Davis pointed out that leaders in the church hold the key of trust from congregation members and are responsible for maintaining accurate financial records.
She said church leaders are also responsible for continually evaluating their current practices regarding finances and taxes in order to make sure they are being good stewards over finances.
Davis Associates, Certified Public Accountants, a certified WBE, MBE and DBE firm located at 4119 North Hwy 67 in Florissant, is a full-service CPA firm providing accounting and auditing services, tax management consulting and litigation support to middle market businesses, non-profits, churches and individuals.
For $199, this seminar includes a continental breakfast, lunch and training materials. Register online at www.DavisAssociatesCPA.com, call 314/653-0008 or email dmdcpa@davisassociatescpa.com.
Elder honored
Rance Thomas, president and co-founder of North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice, was inducted into Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Hall of Fame.
This honor is awarded to graduates of SIUE who have made outstanding achievements and contributions to their chosen fields, the community and SIUE. Thomas received his Master of Arts Degree in Sociology from SUIE in 1973.
He received this award due to his being a faculty member in Sociology/Criminal Justice and coordinator/lead faculty of Sociology at Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey, IL for 30 years. He founded the Minority Mentoring Program and chaired it for 12 years. Upon retirement, he became the first person to be granted the Professor Emeritus Award in the college’s 32-year history.
He is an Elder in the Presbyterian Church and has served in various leadership roles at the local, state and national levels. He currently serves on the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary’s President’s Roundtable.
3rd Pastoral Anniversary
The officers and members of Full Gospel Spiritual Temple invite the public to join us as they celebrate their Founder and Senior Pastor’s 3rd Pastoral Anniversary. This celebration will take place Friday, February 5 thru Sunday, February 7, 2010.
Hundreds of lives have been changed, inspired and uplifted due to the ministry of Pastor Ernest A. Byrd. To commemorate this special weekend, a souvenir booklet of encouraging words, statements of wisdom, and an outpouring of love is being designed.
Contact the church at 314-599-9311 or FullGospelSpiritualTemple@yahoo.com.
‘Only With You’
Twain Minstries will host its 2nd Annual Valentine Celebration on Saturday, February 6 at Crown Plaza Hotel, 7750 Carondelet Blvd. The event is titled “Yes I Do, Only With You.” Contact Minister Frederick and Carolyn Sherrard at TwainMinsitry@yahoo.com or 314-749-3748.
Get your Praiz’ on
Hip-hop gospel artist Praiz’ writes from Tallahassee, “I’ve completed foour songs and launched two new websites. The sites are still under construction. This is just the beginning.”
The site are www.plpb.net – “where I’ll introduce new artist and music” – and www.iampraiz.com – where I’ll store weekly Bible studies, music reviews and Christian living tools.”