Organizations & Sectors — Section 02

Accounting & Advisory
for Non-Profit Organizations

NFPOs, NPOs, associations, coalitions, and foundations — ESSORS is recognized as a trusted partner for organizations that demand rigour, compliance, and support that truly understands their realities.

Organizations Served

Your type of organization, our expertise

Community & Social Service Organizations

Women's centres, shelters, family services, food banks, and mental health organizations. Government grants and accountability reporting to funders.

Sports Organizations

Amateur sports clubs, regional and provincial federations, recreational associations, and organized leagues. Membership fee management, grant tracking, and member reporting.

Professional Associations & Coalitions

Chambers of commerce, employer associations, voluntary orders, sector coalitions, and regional roundtables. Accountability to members and partners.

Cultural & Arts Organizations

Choirs, theatre troupes, music societies, arts associations, and cultural organizations. Canada Council for the Arts, CALQ funding, and box office revenue management.

Private Non-Profit Foundations

Philanthropic foundations not registered as charities, endowment funds, and organizations funding community or institutional initiatives. Donor reporting.

Co-operatives & Social Economy Organizations

Solidarity co-operatives, worker co-operatives, and social economy organizations operating on a non-profit basis. ASNPO standards and reporting to the Co-operatives Registry.

Specialized Services

What we do for you

  1. Financial Statements under ASNPO Standards

    Preparation of financial statements compliant with Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO). Compilation and review engagements in accordance with CICA standards.

  2. Governance & Regulatory Compliance

    Implementation of governance structures, financial policies, internal control procedures, and reporting to boards of directors and funding bodies.

  3. Registered Charity Status

    Application for registration as a charity with the CRA, status maintenance, annual T3010 returns, and optimization of tax exemptions.

  4. GST/QST and Exemptions

    Tax registration, refund applications, exemptions applicable to charitable organizations, and compliance with Revenu Québec and CRA requirements.

  5. Grants & Accountability Reporting

    Preparation of government and private grant applications, budget tracking by program, financial reports to funders, and fund utilization verification.

  6. Bookkeeping & Payroll Services

    Accounting management tailored to NFPO realities: project-based funding, fund restrictions, volunteers vs. employees, and payroll processing for employer organizations.

Our Advantage

Why ESSORS for your organization

Deep Sector Expertise

We have worked with non-profit organizations since our founding. We understand the specific requirements, terminology, and challenges unique to your sector.

Plain Language, No Unnecessary Jargon

We present financial information in a clear, accessible manner for your volunteer board members, without sacrificing the accounting rigour required by your stakeholders.

Long-Term Relationship

Stability and continuity are essential in non-profit organizations. You work with the same professionals year after year — no new faces every mandate.

Pricing Adapted to NFPO Realities

We recognize the budget constraints of non-profit organizations and offer flexible arrangements adapted to your funding sources and fiscal calendar.

Your non-profit organization deserves specialized accounting support.

Let's take the time to understand your reality before proposing anything.

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