Bookkeeping for Your Business
Build confidence in your business finances with this two-part workshop series designed for Indigenous youth entrepreneurs.
Led by Helen Bobiwash, FCPA, FCMA, this beginner-friendly series will help participants understand bookkeeping, organize financial information, and build simple systems to support their business.
📅 Date: May 19 & June 9
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (AST)
💻 Platform: Microsoft Teams
👥 Facilitator: Helen Bobiwash
👩💼 Hosted by: Mary Mackay, IYE Manager
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (AST)
💻 Platform: Microsoft Teams
👥 Facilitator: Helen Bobiwash
👩💼 Hosted by: Mary Mackay, IYE Manager
🎁 Attend both workshops and receive a gift card!
What You’ll Learn
Participants will explore:
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- What bookkeeping is and why it matters
- The difference between a balance sheet and income statement
- How to organize your records and your time
- The basic bookkeeping process
- Ways to set yourself up for long-term success
- Practical questions to ask as your business grows
Who Should Attend
This workshop series is designated for Indigenous youth entrepreneurs ages 18-39, who are starting, growing, or exploring a business and want to feel more confident managing their finances.
No bookkeeping experience is required!
Meet the Facilitator
Helen Bobiwash, FCPA, FCMA
Helen Bobiwash is Anishinaabe of Thessalon First Nation, a respected financial expert with nearly 30 years of experience as a Chartered Professional Accountant. Her work focuses on strengthening financial knowledge, governance, and decision-making within Indigenous communities and organizations that reflect their priorities and values.
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