Can I Get Access to View Our Church's Transactions?

Quick answer: QuickBooks Online access for the complete financial picture (all accounts, giving, bills, and payroll) at a transaction level, or Fathom access if you specifically want to line item level reporting.

Board members and treasurers often ask for Fathom Financial Reporting ahead of a board meeting or financial review. The right tool depends on what you're reviewing.

Option 1: QuickBooks Online — The Complete Financial Picture

If your goal is to review the church's overall financial health, QuickBooks Online (QBO) is the right tool.

• What it shows: Everything. Bank accounts, tithes and offerings, utility bills, payroll, and credit card activity all live in QuickBooks. It is also the data source behind your church's Fathom financial reports.

• What access looks like: You can be granted full access to QuickBooks — including Primary Owner status if the board wants total control. This is the view most church treasurers and boards prefer for oversight.

Option 2: Fathom HQ — Line Item / Summary Financials

• What it shows: Line item actuals, budget, averages and totals

• What it doesn't show: Transaction level detail.

• What access looks like: You can be added to the church's Fathom account.

Which Should You Ask For?

When you request access, include which option you need (or describe what you're hoping to review) so the correct access can be granted right away.

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