NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Running a not-for-profit organization is a tough job. You’re managing a lot of competing priorities like maintaining donor relations, attracting and retaining top talent, managing limited resources while fulfilling a limitless vision, preventing fraud and theft that could harm your reputation, and keeping up with changing tax laws that can have both direct and indirect impacts on your organization.

It’s a lot.

You need accountants, advisors, and partners who can work with you, who understand your business. That’s Avisar. We work with dozens of NPOs, including charitable organizations, associations, community groups, and service groups.

Wouldn’t it be great to have someone who could:

  • Help your board understand the risks facing the NPO
  • Turn your financial reports into tools to make decisions instead of confusing rows of numbers
  • Provide advice on preparing for the future through forecasting and transaction analysis
  • Consult on fundraising or tax receipting information
  • Provide advice on managing large cash surpluses/balances
  • Help you prepare your T3010 (Registered Charity Information Return) or T1044 (Non-Profit Organization (NPO) Information Return)

The NPO experts at Avisar can be that trusted advisor to help you successfully steer your organization into the future.

Not-for-Profit Accounting Services

  • Audits, Reviews, and financial statements
  • Proactive advice on emerging issues that may affect your NPO, including changes in accounting standards, tax legislation, regulations and policies
  • T3010 Registered Charity Information Return
  • T1044 Non-Profit Organization (NPO) Information Return
  • Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) correspondence
  • Interpretation of financial information
  • Projections and forecasts for planning purposes
  • Internal process and control evaluations to help prevent errors, fraud & theft
  • Reporting to stakeholders

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