CSAE is pleased to offer a number of free electronic publications. This is a small but growing library of resources that are available to download.
The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) for Ontario will come into effect on July, 2010 where the Ontario’s Retail Sales Tax (RST) will be replaced with the HST. The HST will have a combined tax rate of 13%-combining the existing 5% federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the 8% Ontario RST. The province of British Columbia is also harmonizing its RST with the GST effective July 1, 2010. The HST in B.C. will be 12%.
The HST generally applies to property or a service that is acquired for consumption, use or subsequent re-supply in a participating province, Therefore, GST/HST registrants are required to collect the HST on supplies of property or services made in a participating province (except for zero-rated supplies). The HST place of supply rules determine whether a sale made in Canada is made in a participating province (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Ontario & British Columbia).
Effective July 1, 2010 GST/HST many registrants will be required to file their GST/HST returns electronically. This will differ from the current paper filing system that most registrants use and will affect registrants currently filing their returns quarterly or monthly.
In this publication by Regg Watts, the author explores the world of not-for-profit associations. He highlights for readers that a major strength of our society is the association community which serves the common interests of its members, constituents and the public. The value of the time spent by volunteers in their organizations is immeasurable, and it contributes to the quality of life in our country in a thousand intangible ways. Where would we be without these organizations which seek a better way of life for us all? Read more about what it's like working for an association.
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This publication is a practical guide for not-for-profit managers, volunteer coordinators, association staff and fundraisers who engage volunteer support. Whether you are newly appointed or a veteran of fundraising campaigns and not-for-profit endeavours, there will be something of value for you within these pages.
In addition, it provides, through a series of interviews, a unique and rich tapestry of insights from outstanding professionals who work in the not-for-profit sector. |
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants recently developed an extensive briefing paper to help not-for-profit boards understand that risk is a reality for every individual and organization. Anyone who serves on a board quickly learns that things don’t always run smoothly. Board members work hard with staff and volunteers to have an organization that earns the support of members, donors, funding agencies, customers and other stakeholders because it has a good reputation for delivering relevant, valued programs and services. But this is not easy. There is always a degree of uncertainty about how things will turn out.
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants recently developed an extensive briefing paper to help members of not-for-profit boards of directors understand their responsibility for strategy, planning and budgeting. It is intended primarily to help not-for-profit directors understand the role of the board in developing and approving strategy, plans and budgets; the reasons for planning and budgeting; and, the processes by which strategies, plans and budgets are typically developed and approved.
The Risk Management and Governance Board of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants has developed this briefing to help directors understand the protection available to them under corporate indemnification and directors’ and officers’ insurance. It is intended primarily to help individual directors but boards may also wish to use it for orientation and discussion.
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants recently developed an extensive briefing paper on fiduciary duty for directors of not-for-profit organizations. Of all their duties and responsibilities, the most fundamental of these responsibilities is to act in the best interests of the organization they serve at all times, even at the expense of their own self-interest. This is known as a fiduciary duty. The term "fiduciary" is a legal term intended to refer to a person who, because of the position they hold, has a responsibility to act primarily for another’s benefit. There are many different types of fiduciaries but this publication will focus on the role of directors as fiduciaries and the specific responsibilities involved.
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants recently developed this extensive briefing paper to help volunteer boards and individual directors better understand their roles and responsibilities. It identifies and briefly discusses the key areas of governance in a not-for-profit organization and, as such, can be useful to prospective, new and experienced directors. The publications should also assist nominating committees and organizers of director orientation and training sessions.
It’s been five years since the federal government first attempted to enact modern standards for federally incorporated not-for-profit organizations. Now that it’s received Royal Assent, Sylvie Lalonde (Borden, Ladner Gervais LLP), highlights the top ten features of the new Act.
Your brand is not your logo or your colour scheme. Ultimately, it’s about experiences – the experiences people have as members, donors and as participants at your events. Here are ways to create online experiences that can benefit your organization.
Jim Carroll, FCA, futurist, trends and innovation expert (and popular keynote speaker at CSAE’s 2008 National Conference & Showcase in Vancouver) believes that rapid times require bold change. Action is critical. The power within these ‘ten great words’ will put you in the right frame of mind to take you and your organization into the future.
Reforms to Canada’s federal not-for-profit corporations are long overdue. The introduction of Bill C-21 in the 38th Parliament and Bill C-62 in the 39th Parliament represented positive advances for the entire sector in their efforts to replace outdated legislation established in 1917. The Government’s objective of enabling all not-for-profit organizations to adopt and utilize modern good governance processes through its introduction of Bill C-4, Canada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act will offer a modern, transparent and accountable regime for the governance of Canada’s not-for-profit sector.
CSAE submitted its comments on Bill C-4 to the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology on March 13th, 2009.
This Benchmarking Report on Association Priorities, Challenges and Strategies for the Coming Year provides the results of a survey of 300 US-based trade and professional associations. Not surprisingly, the study found that association executives are working harder than ever with smaller staff budgets and fewer staff just to maintain existing programs and services. Nevertheless, many also regard this time as an opportunity to explore new marketing strategies and tactics in search of a better return on their efforts.
CSAE’s Government and Public Affairs Committee recently responded to the Competition Bureau’s draft bulletin on trade associations.
Futurist and Innovation Expert, Jim Carroll, one of our more popular Keynote Speakers at CSAE’s National Conference and Showcase earlier this month, says there are a lot of big ideas out there – big ideas that increasingly make sense. Big ideas are executable and can succeed because organizations can now pull together resources in ways that had not previously been possible. Big ideas are the foundation for significant transformation in every sector … and that transformation is now underway!
Provided by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP.
Provided by Certified General Accountants of Ontario.
The CICA has issued new standards in connection with the accounting for and disclosures related to financial instruments. These standards are likely to have an impact on many not-for-profit organizations.
Provided by Ernst & Young.
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“Volatility is the new normal”, says futurist and accountant Jim Carroll, a frequent contributor to this newsletter. He was recently interviewed by a national broadcaster for his perspective on the economic impacts of recent events and has offered to share his views with CSAE. |
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Provided by Certified General Accountants of Ontario.
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An easy to read, step-by-step guide for incoming presidents with lots of tips provided by authors Bob Harris, CAE, and Bill Pawlucy, CAE. |
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This handbook is designed to give practical, easy-to-implement suggestions on how to get and give the most through the volunteer experience—and in the process, gain the most as an organization. |
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This booklet is designed to help CSAE members negotiate salary and benefit compensation packages with their employers more effectively and successfully.
Click here for information on CSAE's Association Executives Benefits and Compensation Report |
How to use 'Podium Power' to win over audiences and gain support for your messages; provided by Argyle Rowland Worldwide.
This CSAE whitepaper is designed to assist member organizations that may be planning to adopt more formal approaches to identifying and monitoring trends and issues looming on their near-term horizons.
Provided by the Government Relations Institute of Canada.
Prospect lists are a fact of life in the not-for-profit world. This CSAE whitepaper is designed to help membership managers develop more effective lists and use them wisely.
This is a glossary of 66 words and management concepts commonly used in the not-for-profit sector. Although developed specifically for those enrolled in our CAE® courses, it should be a handy reference compilation for others as well.
If you have comments, or would like to contribute to the Free Publications Library, please contact Dave Cybak at 416.363.3555 x 239, or dave@csae.com.
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