First Reference Talks

Discussions on Human Resources, Employment Law, Payroll and Internal Controls

By | 6 Minutes Read

CRA adds additional questions and schedule to T3010 annual return

The CRA has updated its T3010 forms to include the questions on the new qualifying disbursement regime. In other words, if a Canadian charity makes a grant to a grantee that is a non-qualified donee, then they will have to report certain information on the T3010 and also fill in the new Form T1441, Qualifying Disbursements: Grants to Non-Qualified Donees (Grantees).

By | 3 Minutes Read

Globe and Mail article “CRA typo causes a multimillion-dollar mistake for the Hewitt Foundation” focuses on the importance of T3010

There was a recent Globe and Mail article “CRA typo causes a multimillion-dollar mistake for the Hewitt Foundation“. This article is a reminder of the importance of the T3010. It is used by many different groups, not only regulators. This article by Paul Waldie is quite interesting. However, I would point out in this short article a number of important omissions.

By | 3 Minutes Read

Risk management for not-for-profits

Risk management is as critical in the not-for-profit sector as it is in the for-profit world. The more common definition of risk is the chance that events prevent an organization from achieving its objectives. In reality, risk is the possibility that events will affect the achievement of objectives.

About us

Established in 1995, First Reference is the leading service provider of up to date, practical and authoritative HR, payroll and policy databases that are essential to ensure organizations meet their compliance and due diligence requirements.

Main Menu

Stay Connected