Take advantage of charitable donation tax claims for 2021 but be aware who you're donating to! There is an increase in the social media services pushing for people to do things to collect donations on behalf of charities. For example, Facebook nudges ...
We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. – Winston Churchill As a CPA, CA who dedicates a significant portion of my practice advising local non-profits with tax concerns and Society’s Act reporting, I come into contact ...
Photo: How Volunteers Manage Accounting Documents Without Mel's Advice
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Leduc-Area Volunteers Embrace Many Principles; Just Not Accounting Ones
The Alberta Societies Act stipulates that every non-profit group that has gained society status must maintain strict accounting of their financial dealings. This is to prevent fraud ...
A Volunteer Canvasser is the tip of a powerful iceberg
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Meet Angie; Business Woman and Volunteer Angie is a business owner in a small Alberta town. Her shop is a lovely little craft and candle store that caters mostly to tourists heading to the lake district. She isn’t getting rich off the business but ...
Leduc's Melanie Gesy - Accountant with a Conscience As a fully trained Chartered Accountant, Melanie Gesy has enjoyed the full support of family and community as she established herself in her career. Now that she has forged a niche in her chosen ...
If you are a regular supporter of registered charities then I applaud you for your generosity, as you are unfortunately in the minority. There aren't enough of us out there and the Federal Government is hoping to change that. If you have never donated ...
Melanie has taken over my accounting and things have been updated and upgraded so that even I can do my bookkeeping.
- Mike (Industrial NetMedia) -
"highly recommend her"
Melanie is the best bookkeeper and accountant I know. I highly recommend her to any company.
- Mike (Industrial NetMedia) -
"Appreciated her patience and care"
We came to Melanie 3 years ago with our 2 businesses which at the time the accounting and taxes suffered greatly from our previous accountant. Melanie's knowledge and expertise showed off greatly as she reconciled and brought everything back to where they should be. We appreciated her patience and care as she worked with us and helped us plan each year to get everything back on track. Melanie is very personable and we highly recommend her.
- Robert Capaldo (Capaldo Industrial Services) -
"A competent, reliable, proactive professional"
Melanie has served as our personal and business accountant for the last five years. She is a competent, reliable, proactive professional who takes the time to attain the very best for her clients. She is detailed in her work and meets the deadlines required. We highly recommend Melanie for both personal and business accounting services.
- Adrienne Kelsey (Phoenix Reborn Productions) -
"Mel is always ready and willing to help"
Mel's experience as a professional accountant and her dedication as the club's volunteer board member and treasurer has been incredibly helpful as it relates to the financial operation of the Boys and Girls Club of Leduc. We have experienced a tremendous amount of change transitioning from one accounting system to another and Mel's expertise and work to ensure the new system is configured and functioning to suit the club's needs has been particul...
- Joan Nykiforuk, Administrative Assistant (Boys and Girls Club of Leduc) -
"Very thorough"
Our company used Melanie's accounting services for the first time this year. We found her to be very thorough and worked in a timely manner, within the budget that was quoted. We will continue to use Melanie's services in the future.
- Anonymous Real Estate Broker -
"Gladly recommend"
We use Mel Gesy for both our personal and business accounting. Her expertise has allowed us to transition to a more efficient bookkeeping, decreasing the work load for our staff. As a small business owner her customer service and attention makes it easier for me to focus on my business and at a smaller cost than larger firms. I also appreciate her many dedicated volunteer hours she does for numerous local non-profit groups. I would gladly recomme...
- Dr. Bretton R. Baynes (Baynes Family Chiropractic winner of the 2014 Leduc Small Business of the Year) -
"Extremely helpful"
I have used Mel’s services as a business accountant since 2012. She has been excellent for my small, independent consulting business and has provided me with lots of good advice. She has helped me improve my record keeping and understand all sorts of esoteric accounting things so I can make sure my company records are the best I can make them. She constantly keeps me apprised of any deadlines I need to follow and is extremely reliable in getting...
