As a business or registered charity or non-profit in Canada you are required to keep accurate books and records to file tax returns with provincial and/or federal agencies on a regular basis. And if you are on our website and reading this blog, you probably already know that one of the best ways to stay on track with your organization’s finances and government filings is to get professional help. When working with a bookkeeper you may find yourself asking, “Why are they SO nitpicky about receipts?” So let me share with you, as someone who was trained in the Audit Division of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and has worked as a professional bookkeeper for over 10 years, why receipts are so important.