Ontario Condo Reserve Fund Study: Every Three Years
Ontario condominium corporations need to plan for reserve fund studies at least every three years. Learn what the three classes mean for planning, records, and financial reporting.
Insights
Condominium & strata audit insights
Practical articles on condominium and strata audits across Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario.
BC Depreciation Report Requirements for Strata Corporations
BC strata councils need to understand when a depreciation report is required, what to confirm, and how it fits with the corporation’s financial records and audit process.
Common Questions About Software for CPA Firms Handling Condo and Strata Audits
CPA firms considering condominium and strata audit software usually want to know what the system does, what remains under CPA control, and whether it fits provincial files. Here are practical answers for Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario engagements.
Reserve Fund
What Is a Reserve Fund Study in Alberta? Condo Reserve Fund Guide for Boards (2026)
Learn what a reserve fund study is, why Alberta condominium corporations need one, how reserve funds work, and what condo boards should know about funding future repairs and replacements.
Depreciation Report
Depreciation Report BC: Complete Guide for Strata Corporations (2026)
Learn what a depreciation report is in British Columbia, why strata corporations need one, what it includes, how much it costs, and how it helps boards plan future repairs and reserve fund requirements.
Audit Checklist
Condo Audit Checklist: Documents Your Alberta Condo Auditor Needs (2026 Guide)
Preparing for a condo audit in Alberta? Learn the documents your CPA auditor needs, how boards can organize financial records, and how a proper audit checklist can make the process faster and smoother.
Audit Requirements
Condo Audit Requirements in Alberta: What the Law Actually Says (2026 Guide)
Alberta condominium corporations often ask whether an audit is legally required. Learn what the Condominium Property Act requires, when audits are commonly requested, and why many Alberta condo boards choose annual financial audits.
Audit Costs
How Much Does a Condo Audit Cost in Alberta? (2026 Guide)
Alberta condo audits typically cost between $3,500 and $10,000+ GST depending on the corporation’s size, number of units, funds, investments, and quality of financial records. Learn what affects the price, what Calgary and Edmonton boards should expect, and how to reduce unnecessary audit costs.
British Columbia · Strata Audit Workflow
BC Strata Audits Need More Than Generic Working Papers
BC strata files have their own workflow: strata fees, operating fund, contingency reserve fund, depreciation report, budgets, special levies, and owner balances. Generic audit tools help, but they do not cover the strata-specific work in the middle.
Alberta · Condominium Audit Workflow
Alberta Condominium Audits: Why GL Matching and Reserve Fund Work Slow the File Down
Alberta condominium audits often lose time in the same places: GL-to-bank matching, invoice support, reserve fund schedules, owner contributions, and manual working paper preparation. Here is how CPA firms can reduce the mechanical work without reducing CPA judgment.
Ontario · CPA Firm Efficiency
Why Ontario Condominium Audits Get Stuck Before the CPA Reviews the File
Ontario condo audits often slow down before the real audit review begins. The problem is not only judgment — it is document collection, GL matching, account mapping, owner receivables, and rebuilding the same file structure every year.
Ontario · CPA Firm Case Study
Ontario CPA Firm Cleared Its Condominium Audit Backlog with Condo Audit Pro
A mid-size GTA CPA firm was losing audit-season capacity to document chasing, GL matching, account mapping, and report preparation. Condo Audit Pro helped turn the same team's workflow into a faster, exception-based condominium audit review process.
For CPA Firms · Efficiency
Why Condominium & Strata Audits Take So Long — and Where the Hours Actually Go
Condominium and strata audit hours rarely disappear into professional judgment. They disappear into document chasing, GL matching, re-keying, account mapping, invoice testing, and rebuilding the same schedules every year. Here is where the time actually goes — and how Condo Audit Pro helps shorten it.