Charity Essentials | Canadian Nonprofit Accounting & CRA Help Reviews

Glenn O'Connor 2025.11.14

     

I have had the pleasure of working with Andrey Timofeev at Charity Essentials for our National Foundation since August 2023. Andrey was recommended to us by a broker with a large National Investment company when we were searching for someone with extensive experience with foundations. We enjoy working with Andrey and he has been invaluable in assisting our foundation to enhance best practices, providing sound, friendly and timely advice guiding us as we have grown. Given the growth of our asset base, the foundation now must meet higher levels of reporting. Andrey has been a tremendous asset helping the foundation as we advance to the next level. His prompt and clear communication makes our work as volunteers easier and provides the Board and I with a high level of confidence. I am delighted to provide a recommendation for Andrey and his firm and look forward to a long working relationship having skilled professionals on our team. Glenn A. O’Connor, BLA, OALA, FCSLA, ASLA Treasurer Landscape Architecture Canada Foundation.

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Reply from Charity Essentials | Canadian Nonprofit Accounting & CRA Help 2024.10.17

Thank you very much for your time and review!

Ken Anthony 2025.10.27

     

We are the Purple Heart Project Canada, a nonprofit that originated in the United States and opened our registered charity in Canada. Charity Essentials was instrumental in helping us migrate all of our historical financial data into QuickBooks Online, reconcile past records, and set up streamlined systems so that we now receive monthly financial updates with ease. They also handled our HST rebate applications, ensuring we recover every dollar we’re eligible for. We highly recommend Charity Essentials to any charity in Canada, and especially to U.S. based organizations expanding into Canada. Their team truly understands what’s required to stay CRA compliant and provides knowledgeable, reliable support every step of the way. We appreciate how engaged they are and focused on helping us succeed!

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Reply from Charity Essentials | Canadian Nonprofit Accounting & CRA Help 2025.10.28

Thank you. We are privileged to support PHP Canada in its mission.

Shannon Mitchell 2025.10.13

     

Working with Charity Essentials has brought clarity and consistency to our camp’s finances. Communication is always clear and timely, making complex financial matters easy to understand. We appreciate the professionalism, transparency and genuine commitment to helping our organization stay organized and focused on our mission. Highly recommend!

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Reply from Charity Essentials | Canadian Nonprofit Accounting & CRA Help 2025.10.15

Thank you, Shannon, for your wonderful feedback! Supporting your mission is our pleasure, and we’re delighted to be part of your journey!

Little Saint Nick 2025.09.25

     

We worked with Charity Essentials on nonprofit accounting and CRA compliance, and the experience was excellent. They are extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of Canadian nonprofit accounting and regulatory requirements. In particular, they handled our HST rebate submission very smoothly and followed up diligently on any CRA requests, ensuring everything was accurate and on time. They also liaised directly with our auditor to address any questions and ensure our annual audit was completed without issue. In addition, they prepared and submitted our T3010 filing with CRA. I would highly recommend Charity Essentials to any Canadian charity, and especially for U.S.-based charities expanding into Canada, like Little Saint Nick Foundation. Their expertise and professionalism gave us confidence that our Canadian operations are in good hands.

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Reply from Charity Essentials | Canadian Nonprofit Accounting & CRA Help 2025.09.30

Thank you, Little Saint Nick, for your review! We’re so glad to hear our expertise met your needs and made your Canadian operations smoother. Your recommendation means the world to us!

Black Women's Institute for Health Black Women's Institute for Health 2025.09.18

     

Working with Charity Essentials has brought clarity and confidence to our financial operations. They helped us establish clear processes, align our Chart of Accounts to meet multiple grant requirements, and ensured we maximized our resources by applying for HST rebates. With regular touchpoints and proactive communication, our leadership always knows where we stand, both financially and from a compliance perspective. Their support has been invaluable to our growth as a charity. Kearie Daniel – Executive Director, Black Women’s Health Institute

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Reply from Charity Essentials | Canadian Nonprofit Accounting & CRA Help 2025.09.18

Thank you. We’re grateful to support BWIH and committed to helping strengthen your financial foundation so you can focus on your mission.

Дмитрий Лихих 2025.08.21

     

Loved working with Charity Essentials—great people, super easy to deal with. Totally recommend.

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Reply from Charity Essentials | Canadian Nonprofit Accounting & CRA Help 2025.09.04

Thank you very much for your review.

Rea Vriends 2025.08.19

     

Charity Essentials has been an outstanding partner for OCUF. Their team manages our accounting with professionalism, accuracy, and care, making what could be a complex process feel seamless. The team made our tax process incredibly smooth, with clear communication and support every step of the way. Their deep understanding of the nonprofit sector gives us confidence that everything is handled properly, allowing us to focus on advancing our mission of supporting youth education. We are grateful for their expertise and highly recommend them to any organization looking for reliable, mission-aligned accounting support.

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Reply from Charity Essentials | Canadian Nonprofit Accounting & CRA Help 2025.08.19

Rea, thank you for your kind words! We’re honored to support OCUF’s mission and glad our expertise helps make your financial processes seamless. We look forward to continuing this partnership.

Oksana Pankova 2025.08.06

     

I'm very happy with the services provided by this accounting company! Everything is done on time and professionally. They are always responsive, quick to answer questions, and ready to help in any situation. Reliable and competent — highly recommend!

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Reply from Charity Essentials | Canadian Nonprofit Accounting & CRA Help 2025.08.18

Thank you, Oksana! Your trust means a lot to us, and we’ll continue to be here whenever you need assistance.

Ruslan A 2025.08.06

     

I'm really happy to work with Andrew and Charity Essentials! Andrew is honest, reliable and trustworthy person. He's quick for helping with any issues.

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Reply from Charity Essentials | Canadian Nonprofit Accounting & CRA Help 2025.08.18

Thank you, Ruslan! We're thrilled to hear that Andrew and Charity Essentials have met your expectations. Your kind words about his honesty and reliability mean a lot to us!

GSSC Purser 2025.07.18

     

It has been a pleasure working with Andrey and Dina at Charity Essentials! They quickly gained an understanding of how our Sailing Club functions and have been incredibly responsive to our requests for financial reports, billings and payments, as well as virtual meetings when needed. They made the process of transitioning to Quickbooks Online very smooth and helped to develop custom financial reports to meet our needs. I would highly recommend them to other non-profit organizations!

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Reply from Charity Essentials | Canadian Nonprofit Accounting & CRA Help 2025.07.22

Thank you so much! We're delighted we were able to provide such valuable support and made the transition seamless. Your recommendation means a lot, and we're thrilled to have supported your Sailing Club's success! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!

Priest Alexei V 2025.07.01

     

Charity Essentials has been a blessing for our parish! Everything from financial reports to annual filing made our experience stress-free. They helped us migrate to QuickBooks online and supported us every step of the way, ensuring a smooth and confident transition. They also introduced easy-to-use templates that made our processes much more efficient. We highly recommend their reliable, knowledgeable support!

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Reply from Charity Essentials | Canadian Nonprofit Accounting & CRA Help 2025.07.11

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're truly grateful to have supported your parish and are honored to be part of your mission.

Olga Fainshstein 2025.06.25

     

Its been 2 years since our church and me personally are working with Charity Essentials. I am pleased to say that I am very impressed by their professionalism and knowledge. Andrey Timofeev helps me to manage our church finances, guiding me in all the charity organization’s nuances, patiently answering my questions. I received help with handling daily transactions as well as closing fiscal year, financial statements and tax rebates. He responds to all my communications promptly and are willing to go extra mile. I am extremely grateful to Andrey for his support and would gladly recommend their services to other organizations. Olga Fainshtein Light to the World Christian Church, Toronto

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Reply from Charity Essentials | Canadian Nonprofit Accounting & CRA Help 2025.07.01

Thank you so much for your kind words and trust! It’s been a pleasure supporting Light to the World Church, and we’re honored to be part of your mission.

Elina Suprunova 2025.06.23

     

Andrey and Charity Essentials have been exceptional to work with! They are highly reliable, detail-oriented, and truly understand the unique needs of non-profit organizations. Highly recommend their services to those looking for trustworthy financial support.

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Reply from Charity Essentials | Canadian Nonprofit Accounting & CRA Help 2025.06.24

Elina, thank you so much for your kind words! We’re truly grateful for your support and are so glad to hear about your positive experience

Michelle Legault 2025.06.19

     

They have helped us achieve highest standards of financial management as a core governance priority. They demonstrated incredible commitment and dedication to improving our ability to monitor and report and find efficiencies and savings for us as a foundation.

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Reply from Charity Essentials | Canadian Nonprofit Accounting & CRA Help 2025.06.23

Michelle, thank you for the feedback. It's such a pleasure to support your organization and its mission to invest in research, communication, and scholarship that advances capacity to shape resilient, equitable and meaningful landscapes for all.

Nathan Borisenko 2025.06.17

     

Charity Essentials has been a huge help with finances, providing an efficient, precise and well-rounded service.

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Reply from Charity Essentials | Canadian Nonprofit Accounting & CRA Help 2025.06.18

Thank you, Nathan! We're happy to hear our service has been helpful and efficient for you. Your feedback means a lot!

Dima Chernyshov 2025.06.17

     

It is always a pleasure working with Andrew and Charity Essentials! Highly recommended as a competent professional!

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Reply from Charity Essentials | Canadian Nonprofit Accounting & CRA Help 2025.06.17

Thank you for you kind words and feedback!

Slavic Evangelical Baptist Church 2025.04.13

     

CharityEssentials has been reliable and accurate in managing our church’s finances. His expertise ensures that our financial reports are always clear, detailed, and easy to understand for our congregation. His passion to ensure the charity's books are in order and we stay compliant with CRA regulations comes across in everything he does. We highly recommend the services of CharityEssentials. Pastor Terrance Borisenko, SEBC

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Reply from Charity Essentials | Canadian Nonprofit Accounting & CRA Help 2025.06.18

Thanks for your thoughtful words. We're honored to support your Church and are committed to maintaining the accuracy and compliance you value!

Jordan Taylor 2025.04.08

     

What stood out the most in working with Charity Essentials was the incredible speed and clarity of their communication. From the very beginning, the team quickly got a handle on everything, bookkeeping, donation portals, CRA compliance, you name it. I was genuinely impressed by how swiftly they assessed our needs, cleaned up our processes, and got everything running smoothly. Their communication style is clear, direct, and responsive, which made a huge difference. I never have to chase down updates or wonder where things stand, everything is laid out in a way that’s easy to understand and act on. That level of professionalism gives me the confidence to focus on our mission, knowing our financial operations are in excellent hands. Charity Essentials isn’t just an accounting firm, they’re a strategic partner for any charity that wants to stay compliant, informed, and mission-driven.

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Reply from Charity Essentials | Canadian Nonprofit Accounting & CRA Help 2025.04.08

Jordan, we are pleased to support the mission of Tranform Our World Canada. Thank you for your review.

EBC KIDS 2025.01.26

     

Charity Essentials has provided outstanding support in tracking donations and expenses for our camp. Their precise and efficient bookkeeping ensures that every donation is accounted for and every expense is meticulously recorded. This level of transparency and accuracy has strengthened our financial management and given us the confidence to focus on delivering a meaningful camp experience. Knowing that Charity Essentials is there to provide accountability and transparency for our donors has allowed us to confidently request donation support, and has allowed us to grow our donor base. Charity Essentials has consistently been prompt in providing the support we need. It is evident to us, in the way they respond to our needs and requests, that they genuinely enjoy helping not-for-profit organizations thrive! We highly recommend their services!

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Reply from Charity Essentials | Canadian Nonprofit Accounting & CRA Help 2025.01.26

Thank you for the review. We are happy to support the mission of EBC.

Randy Watson 2025.01.14

     

Our Canadian charity has been doing aid and development work in Africa. Andrey Timofeev has worked with us for over 10 years in every aspect of the financial management of our charity. He has ensured that our accounting processes are accurate and transparent, helped us navigate the complexities of working overseas and saved our team countless hours by streamlining our financial reporting. He has ensured that we have always been in compliance with the CRA, that our board has the financial information it needs and makes himself available on short notice when we need a quick opinion or advice. Andrey has the ability to analyze and present complex financial data in a way that is simple to understand and use. His knowledge, skills, and experience have been essential to the success of our work. Charity Essentials provides a vital service for charities like ours.

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Reply from Charity Essentials | Canadian Nonprofit Accounting & CRA Help 2025.01.14

Thank you for this review, Randy. It is a privilege to be able to contribute to such a great mission.