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Social Enterprise and the NPO Sector
Social enterprise is becoming a more and more popular tool for non-profit organizations and registered charities. Social enterprises are programs run by an organization to generate income, as well as to achieve social, cultural, and/or environmental goals. So the
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Do NPOs Have to File Tax Returns?
Even though non-profit organizations may not have taxable income to report, there are legal obligations about tax filing that you still need to follow. For example, when you incorporate a non-profit organization (NPO) under federal or provincial legislation, there are
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HST Reporting Options for Non-Profit Organizations
It is important that directors of non-profit organizations (NPO) understand their HST filing requirements. It is also important, and potentially advantageous, for them to be aware of the different HST reporting options
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Do Non-Profit Organizations Have to File Tax Returns?
There are reporting requirements under the Income Tax Act when you incorporate a non-profit organization (NPO) under the existing Federal or Provincial
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The Pitfalls of Budgeting for Non-Profits
Sitting on boards, and in my career as a chartered professional accountant, I have seen many budgets. This article will focus on the five biggest pitfalls I’ve seen in budget preparation and
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Accepting a Not-For-Profit Board Designation
The following are questions you should be get answered before accepting a director position on a non-profit organization (NPO) or registered charity’s Board of
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