Children running amok, concerned parents, staffing issues, food and allergy concerns, professional development requirements, child development strategies, and budgeting are all some of the difficulties you have to contend with on an ongoing basis… And to top it off, you’re expected to be a financial expert as well?
As an Executive Director you are responsible for adhering to the provincial grant funding requirements, the Canada Revenue Agency’s rigid expectations for proper filing and remittances, financial reporting to the Board of Directors on how you securely disburse the organization’s finances and of course, the audit.
Joelle Régnier CPA, CGA
Joelle is a partner at Talbot & Associates and is the Assurance and Compliance Leader for the firm. She’s been with our firm for 18 years, serving hundreds of English and French clients across a variety of for-profit and not-for-profit industries.
Joelle gets it! Joelle has been a board member for a child care centre since 2013, and served as President from 2015-2018. She has overseen annual audits for more than 50 daycares across the province. She has presented for MCCA, Child Care Executive Directors and Board of Directors on the topics mentioned above.
Most importantly: She and the Assurance Team would LOVE to help teach you what you need to know to understand your financial responsibilities, as well as those of the Board of Directors.
Additionally, we offer recommendations to enhance bookkeeping practices, strengthen internal controls, and provide valuable insights on daycare standards and industry trends.
Are you nervous about presenting financial data to the Board of Directors? We would be happy to present to them on your behalf.
We’ve been using Talbot & Associates services for several years. The staff is always accessible and very accommodating – they’re always ready to do their best to simplify or add to our monthly reports so our Board of Directors are able to get the information in a way that they need and understand.
Le P’tit Bonheur Inc.
You request a quote.
We contact you to gather information and diagnose your specific needs then we prepare a quote.
Once services are agreed upon, you sign an engagement letter. And we execute and follow up
Fees will be quoted and agreed upon before doing the work.
Timeline will be provided.
Remove complexity and explain problem & solution in a way you’ll understand.
How T&A Can Help Your Daycare
Financial statement preparation
Financial statement presentation to a board, or at an AGM
Performing an independent audit
Bookkeeping
Payroll services
New business advisor services
Budget preparation and consultation
Financial projections preparation help
Charitable returns filing and preparation
We Can Advise on Matters Regarding:
What qualifies as acceptable charitable activities
Charitable receipting
Maintaining your charitable status
Budget consultationRegarding what qualifies as acceptable charitable activities
Team Member
JoelleRégnier CPA, CGA
Partner / Compliance Manager
Leading our assurance team, Joelle has been sharing her accounting expertise with Talbot since 1996, empowering staff and clients to make informed financial decisions for long-term success. A dedicated team player, she also ensures every celebration is sweeter with her baking skills. Outside work, Joelle loves hosting family celebrations and travelling.
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PaulDorey H. B. Com, CPA, CGA
Partner
As part of our assurance team, Paul works on audits and year-end reviews. With a keen interest in news spanning technology, politics, history, and future trends, he thrives on understanding progress. Paul's curiosity equips him to grasp clients’ unique challenges and opportunities, allowing him to provide insightful solutions tailored to their needs.
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JocelyneMcWilliams
Audit Manager
If you look up “one cool customer” in the dictionary, you’ll see Jocelyne’s photo right beside it. This lady is the full package- sharing her ease, smarts and laughter with the T&A team for over 18 years. Jocelyne received a diploma in Business Administration from the Université de Saint-Boniface in 1997. Prior to Talbot, she obtained close to 10 years of public and private accounting experience. Out of the office, you can find her puzzling, enjoying golf, speeding on trails a la ATV or laughing up a storm near a bonfire with friends.
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ChrisScott H. B. COM., CPA
Chris Scott, CPA, is a Partner and Ontario Office Manager who works closely with clients on corporate and personal tax matters. He is known for explaining complex tax issues in clear, practical terms and helping clients make informed decisions. Outside the office, Chris gives back through community volunteering and coaching amateur boxing.
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ChristyRing Snell, B.Mgmt., CPA
Known for her genuine love of people, animals, and challenge, Christy has a Business Administration Diploma majoring in Accounting, a Bachelor of Management degree, and in 2022 she got her CPA designation. When she isn’t working, Christy is a proud “pawrent” and loves caring for her 2 cats and 2 dogs.
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JenObsniuk CPA, CGA
The Spreadsheet Queen, Jen loves to create budgets for everything. No wonder she is the treasurer of the Balmoral Childcare Centre. Talbot & Associates is lucky to have someone like her on our team. Originally from a film studies background, Jen worked on television and movie sets in Winnipeg for a year and a half before deciding it wasn’t for her. Now a CPA, she is thrilled to be part of a company that truly values its clients and community.
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StefanDe Graff CPA
Motivated and caring, Stefan uses his will and tenacity to challenge himself but also to help his clients. His desire to make a positive impact as often as he can also translates into his job, where he gives it his all to find solutions to your problems. He became a CPA in 2025, and when he isn't working, you can find him looking for his next 800km hiking trail.
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ColinTaylor
Working on the assurance team as a junior accountant, Colin loves precision and focus; that’s why he finds financial statements fascinating. His love for strategic games like Dungeons & Dragons and Magic the Gathering translates into a meticulous approach, while his adventurous side keeps him ready for any challenge.
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RohitPaul
As an accountant on the assurance team, Rohit brings sharp analytical skills and a love of precision to every audit and tax file. A focused team player with a passion for cricket, he takes pride in being dependable and collaborative—both in his professional work and personal life.
