P8589
Financial Management for Ministry
This postgraduate unit will enable the student to understand and apply sound financial leadership for a non-profit religious organisation in Australia, based upon a stewardship resource theology.
Study Level |
Postgraduate |
|---|---|
Discipline |
Christian Life and Ministry |
Sub Discipline |
Pastoral Theology |
Credit Points |
9 |
Prerequisites |
Nil |
Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this unit the student will be able to:
- Articulate a stewardship resource theology to the management of the not-for-profit entity (eg a local church, denomination, hospital, welfare agency, advocacy group, religious school etc);
- Identify sustainable income sources including fundraising, social enterprises, long and short term debt finance;
- Prepare Budgets and Cash Flow Statements;
- Analyse and interpret financial statements in recommending financial management decisions;
- Apply appropriate tools and systems in responsible financial management of resources, budgeting and reviews, including the application of the Auditing Standards and not-for-profit reporting.