Financial Reporting Developments for Not-for-profit and Government Organizations

In this webcast, EY professionals discuss financial reporting, tax updates and AI considerations shaping Canada’s not-for-profit and government organizations.

What financial reporting, tax and technology developments should Not-for-profit and Government Organizations be preparing for in 2026?

Join EY professionals for the latest Financial Reporting Developments webcast focused on Canada’s not-for-profit and government sector. This session covers recent accounting updates from CPA Canada and the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB), including key disclosure requirements and emerging public sector issues.

The webcast also addresses indirect and income tax updates for registered charities and not-for-profit organizations, including GST/HST considerations, CRA guidance and compliance obligations. In addition, speakers will discuss Mission Ready AI, highlighting practical applications of AI in finance, governance considerations and how leaders can respond when AI does not perform as expected.

Gain timely insights to help your organization navigate change, manage risk and make informed decisions.

Topics will include:

• Indirect tax update for registered charities and not-for-profit organizations – key GST/HST changes, exemptions and compliance considerations
• Income tax update for registered charities and not-for-profits – latest CRA guidance, filing obligations and other recent developments
• Update on not-for-profit and public sector accounting matters – recent standards from CPA Canada and the PSAB, disclosure requirements and emerging issues 
• Mission Ready AI: exploring confident adoption, real-world impact, and what to do when it goes wrong – practical applications of AI in finance, governance essentials, and how leaders should respond when AI misfires.

Moderator: 

• Kathi Aspros, Partner, Assurance Services, National Not-for-Profit Leader

Speakers:

• Jan Pedder, Partner, Tax Services, Indirect Tax
• Sharron Coombs, Associate Partner, Tax Services, Global Compliance & Reporting 
• Kathi Aspros, Partner, Assurance Services, National Not-for-Profit Leader
• Sonia Leblanc, Partner, Assurance Services, Not-for-Profit and Government Sector 
• Joyce Yu, Partner, Assurance Services, Not-for-Profit and Government Sector
• Matt Harmsworth, Partner, National Finance Optimization Leader
• Karelyn Murray, Senior Manager, Canadian Responsible AI Markets Leader 
• Jason Green, Partner and National Leader, Forensics and Integrity Services