Churches are reflecting on the past year and how they adapted to the pandemic, including embracing the “new normal” of supporting operations with remote staff. While remote work can provide many benefits related to flexibility, efficiency, work-life balance, and effectiveness, it also presents unique challenges and opportunities for fraud and cybersecurity threats.
Even with a sense of normalcy on the horizon, many churches will continue to embrace a hybrid physical/remote environment. That means it’s critical for church leaders to understand the potential for fraud and the cybersecurity risks associated with remote work. We’ll discuss these risks and steps you can take to mitigate and control them as you move your church forward.
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About Allison
Allison Ward is a Partner with CapinTech. Throughout her time as an information systems auditor, manager, and partner, Allison has provided information security assessment and consulting services primarily for nonprofit organizations, financial institutions, and health facilities. In addition to these services, she has provided clients with consulting services in risk assessment and policy development engagements.
About Ken
Ken Tan is a Principal with CapinCrouse. Ken has 11 years of public accounting and large nonprofit experience, providing both advisory and assurance services to various nonprofit entities, churches, and mission organizations. Prior to joining the firm he managed the audits of public Fortune 100 and private multi-billion dollar companies for a Big 4 accounting firm, provided advisory and strategic planning for churches, nonprofits, and small to medium-sized businesses, and served as the controller and corporate officer for a large faith-based multi-national mission agency.
