Basics of Non-Profit Bookkeeping oct 21/25
May 10, 2023
09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
This workshop will teach you the basics of setting up effective bookkeeping for your non-profit organization!
Proper bookkeeping (and the information it provides) is crucial to the survival of every non-profit organization. This workshop is designed for staff and volunteers who know little about accounting but need to know the basics of setting up an effective bookkeeping system for the organization, and how non-profit accounting differs from for-profit accounting.
Participants will become familiar with bookkeeping basics and accounting vocabulary, and will learn the importance of records, processes, internal control policies, and the timely recognition of revenue and expenses. The workshop will also cover the basics of double-entry bookkeeping and how to prepare financial statements and bank reconciliations.
Who should attend?
This workshop is recommended for non-profit staff and volunteers who are responsible for the bookkeeping within the organization.
Facilitator:
Eric Robert, a partner with Rawluk & Robert Chartered Professional Accountants Inc., is a public practice accountant in Winnipeg, with 20 years of experience serving clients throughout Western Canada. Eric prides himself on making sure his clients fully understand their finances, leaving them more confident and informed.
Eric began his academic journey at the University of Manitoba, initially enrolling in the Faculty of Arts. During his studies, he discovered a natural talent for communicating concepts in a way that made people understand. This skill, combined with his strong affinity for mathematics and accounting, led him to a career in accounting and eventually to realize his dream to manage his own business. Today, he leverages his love of educating and expertise in accounting to help individuals and businesses achieve financial clarity and success. On a side note, this change of career made his father, an accountant himself, exceedingly happy.
Eric's specialty is working with Not-for-Profits Organizations and Charities throughout Winnipeg and Manitoba, serving as both an auditor and a volunteer on various boards. Through these roles, Eric has gained a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by Not-for-Profits and has used his expertise to help these organizations upgrade their bookkeeping and software systems, making them more streamlined and accessible for future members.
Location:
In Person: This workshop will be held at 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2Z6 (Sport Manitoba)
Accommodations - In Person Events
Volunteer Manitoba strives to host inclusive, accessible workshops that enable all individuals to engage fully. If you require any accommodations to participate in our training, please indicate so on the registration form.
Because the chemicals in scented products make some people sick, Volunteer Manitoba requests that our participants not wear any perfume, cologne, aftershave or other fragrances that can affect others.
Course Cancellation Policy
Volunteer Manitoba may decide to cancel or postpone any event where the minimum registration level has not been met. In the case of low in-person registration, Volunteer Manitoba may decide to host the workshop virtually instead. If you wish to not participate virtually, you will receive a full refund.
All participants registered for an event that is cancelled by Volunteer Manitoba will receive a full refund.
Refunds will not be issued for cancellations received within 10 days of the event. Registered participants who fail to attend an event are still required to pay for that event, since a space was held specifically for that person. In case of non-attendance and lack of payment, the registered participant will be invoiced for the full fee, due 30 days from the date of the invoice.
Location:
In person
Cost:
$125.00
Facilitator:
Eric Robert
