BlogArticles for Canadian charities
Form T1044 Guide: Does Your Canadian Charity Need to File?
Learn about Canada's Form T1044 filing requirements for nonprofits. Discover deadlines, penalties, and how it differs from charity T3010 returns.
What are Common Cash Flow Issues for Charities and Nonprofits in Canada
Learn the common cash flow issues faced by charities and nonprofits in Canada, and explore practical solutions to strengthen financial health and planning.
How to Change Bookkeeping Firms Without Losing Your Charity's Financial History
How to move your charity's books to a new bookkeeping firm without losing history: what you own, what to collect, and when in the year to switch.
What Working With an Outsourced Charity Bookkeeper Looks Like: The First 90 Days
What happens when a Canadian charity hands its books to an outsourced bookkeeper: the first two weeks, the monthly cycle, and what you get by day 90.
How Canadian Charities Can Communicate Their Social Impact to Stakeholders
How Canadian charities can effectively communicate social impact to donors, boards, funders and stakeholders to build trust and lasting support.
How Much Does Charity and Nonprofit Bookkeeping Cost in Canada?
How to record, track and report restricted funds in your general ledger while meeting Canadian accounting rules and ensuring proper financial oversight.
How to Handle Restricted Funds in the General Ledger
How to record, track and report restricted funds in your general ledger while meeting Canadian accounting rules and ensuring proper financial oversight.
How to Correct a GST Return After Filing in Canada: Step-by-Step
How to correct a GST/HST return after filing in Canada — CRA's online adjustment steps, deadlines, PSB rebate fixes and penalty tips.
16 Accounting Software Options for Nonprofits and Charities in Canada
Compare the 16 best accounting software options for Canadian nonprofits and charities, with pricing, fund accounting and CRA T3010 compliance.
How to Claim Charitable Donations on a Canadian Tax Return
How to claim charitable donations on your Canadian tax return. Federal credits, Schedule 9, Line 34900, and strategies to maximize your tax savings.
10 Budgeting Mistakes Canadian Nonprofits Should Avoid
Avoid costly financial pitfalls with our guide to the 10 most common budgeting mistakes Canadian nonprofits make and how to stay on track financially.
Line 34900 Tax Return: Donations and Gifts in Canada Guide
How Line 34900 works on your Canadian tax return, including eligible donations, gift claims, tax credits and CRA guidelines in Canada.
Canadian Nonprofit Grant Financials: Complete Checklist
Required statements, budgets, compliance tips and how to prepare grant-ready reports for funding success.
How to Prepare Nonprofit Board Financial Statements
Key reports, formatting tips and best practices for clear, compliant board reporting.
Understanding Due Diligence Defence for GST/HST Penalties in Canada
Can you avoid a CRA GST/HST penalty with a due diligence defence? CRA requirements, real examples, and how charities can protect themselves.
What Are the Penalties for Late GST Filing in Canada?
Penalties, interest rates and CRA fines for late GST filing in Canada, including how to reduce charges and stay compliant.
T3010 Version 24: Key Updates for Registered Charities
What's new in T3010 Version 24, including updated reporting rules and filing details to help registered charities stay compliant across Canada.
Charity Bookkeeping in Ontario and Canada: Financial Guide
The essentials of charity bookkeeping in Ontario and Canada, ensuring compliance, accuracy and effective financial management.
Charity Financial Reporting and Compliance in Canada
What Canadian charities must report to stay compliant with CRA rules. Financial reporting, deadlines, and how to maintain registration
Managing Restricted Fund Accounting: A Guide for Charities
How to manage donor funds properly, stay compliant, and protect your charity's mission and reputation.