The reputation as an accountable organization is a huge asset when liaising with stakeholders. The below resources provide information on areas to consider in maintaining accountability and transparency in organizational operations.
Budgeting & Basics
- Keeping the Record Straight: Introductory Accounting for Not-for-Profit Organizations (Certified General Accountants of Ontario)
- Financial Management & Bookkeeping Tipsheets (Young Associates)
- New Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (Charity Tax Tools, Imagine Canada (webinar))
- CRA Checklists (Canada Revenue Agency)
- New Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations: Questions for Directors to Ask (Chartered Accountants of Canada)
- Financial Responsibilities of Not-for-Profit Boards (The Muttart Foundation)
- The budget-building book for nonprofits : a step-by-step guide for managers and boards (Dropkin et al, 2007)
- Generally accepted accounting principles for small non-profit organizations (Co-Co Montreal)
Records & Financial Statements
- Nonprofit Financial Management Self Assessment Tool (Co-Co Montreal)
- A Guide to Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Organizations (Chartered Accountants of Canada)
- A Guide to Bookkeeping for Nonprofit Organizations (Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs)
- Maintaining Adequate Books & Records (Bill Harper)
- Setting Up & Keeping Books & Records (Charity Tax Tools, Imagine Canada)
Audits
- Learn about the importance of an independent auditor (CharityVillage)
- Preparing for and Surviving a CRA Audit [recorded webinar] (Terrance Carter, Carters Professional Corporation)