Financials Series

Financial management is key to a sustainable nonprofit organization. This series of webinars focuses on financial management and processes in a practical way. 

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GST Basics for Nonprofits and Charities
Thursday, September 29, 1-2:45pm

$30

Did you know that GST/HST obligations and entitlements are different for charities than they are for nonprofits? Learn about the key differences, rebates, input tax credits, and other important GST/HST rules to help you maximize recoveries and identify common GST mistakes!

During the session, we’ll discuss topics such as:

  • Which revenues should be subject to GST/HST collection?
  • Understanding when and how you can claim Rebates or Input Tax Credits
  • Which type of organizations are subject to non-standard GST rebate rates
  • When simplified reporting rules may apply

This webinar is interactive and includes additional time for participant questions. Whether your organization is currently building your GST management systems or you’re in need of a refresher, this webinar is designed for anyone who has a hand in your organization’s GST: board members, staff, and volunteers alike.

Bring a colleague and receive a discount! Pay $40 for two tickets from the same organization using the following code at checkout: TWO4FORTY.

A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants prior to the event.

Disclaimer: This webinar is intended as general information and does not constitute official tax advice. For specific inquiries, organizations should consult their tax accountant or specified lawyer.

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Essential Processes for Nonprofit Budgeting
Thursday, October 27, 1-2:45pm

$30

Want to make sure the budgeting processes of your nonprofit or charitable organization are on track? This session is designed for organizations that are looking to further develop or modify their budgeting process or for newer organizations who want to start off their budgeting on the right foot.

This webinar will be highly interactive with time for participant questions and is suitable for anyone who has a hand in budgeting: staff or volunteers, senior leadership or board members.

During the session, we’ll discuss topics such as:

  • the purposes of budgeting for nonprofit context
  • the role of budgets as part of planning
  • how budgets prepared for specific funding agencies fit into your organization’s overall budget
  • linking the budget to the accounting system
  • using budget to actual comparisons throughout the year

A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants prior to the event.

Bring a colleague and receive a discount! Pay $40 for two tickets from the same organization using the following code at checkout: TWO4FORTY.

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Trainer:These webinars are led by Stella Penner, FCPA, FCGA, CA. Stella has decades of experience providing financial reporting and governance support to charities and nonprofits. Previously, Stella held various roles in professional development and as a full-time instructor in financial and management accounting, audit, finance, and organizational design and analysis at universities and colleges in Edmonton and Calgary. Stella also has executive experience as a prior CEO of CGA Alberta.