Populus provides accessible accounting, administrative and financial management services to its members to help support and create resilient non-profits, coops and social enterprises. Populus is a solidarity cooperative, owned and run by its members primarily based in the Montreal anglophone social solidarity economy. We make custom business services more accessible through solidarity!

Whats New at Populus?

Custom business, consulting & training services for users

Stable & meaningful  employment for workers

Our Services

Bookkeeping

We will keep your books up-to-date and provide regular, easy to understand custom reports for your team to be able to use to inform decision-making. 

Administration

We can take care of payroll, account receivables & payables, declarations as well as audit preparation. 

Consulting & Training

We offer specialized consulting services and can train your team in best practices and current organizational compliance legislation.

Monthly Service Packages

Basic Books 

 

Monthly plans to streamline your books, tailored to your organization

 
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Automate & Save Time
  • QBO subscription
  • Expense management integrations
Get 1:1 Support
  • Dedicated accounting team
  • Bookkeeping Q&A (1hr per month)
  • Quarterly health check-ins
Get Peace of Mind
  • Quarterly statements
  • Monthly reconciliations
  • Audit preparation support

Tiny

$300+

1-2 accounts, <50 transactions/mo, no payroll, <$100k annual expenses

Small

$450+

3-4 accounts, <100 transactions/mo, <5 employees on payroll, <$300k annual expenses*

Medium

$700+

5-6 accounts, <200 transactions/mo, <10 employees on payroll, <$1M annual expenses*

Large

Contact Us

7+ accounts, >200 transactions/mo, >10 employees on payroll, >$1M annual expenses*

*or a slightly smaller org with more complex needs

Full

Service

 

Monthly plans to streamline your books, tailored to your organization

 
FAQ Toggle Dropdown
Automate & Save Time
  • QBO subscription
  • Expense management integrations
  • Account payable & receivable management
Get 1:1 Support
  • Dedicated accounting team
  • Bookkeeping Q&A (3hrs per month)
  • Quarterly health check-ins
Plan & Grow
  • Budgeting support
  • Regular financial analysis
  • Annual financial literacy training
Get Peace of Mind
  • Monthly statements
  • Monthly reconciliations
  • Full audit preparation

Tiny

Contact us

1-2 accounts, <50 transactions/mo, no payroll, <$100k annual expenses

Small

$950+

3-4 accounts, <100 transactions/mo, <5 employees on payroll, <$300k annual expenses*

Medium

$1350+

5-6 accounts, <200 transactions/mo, <10 employees on payroll, <$1M annual expenses*

Large

$2000+

7+ accounts, >200 transactions/mo, >10 employees on payroll, >$1M annual expenses*

*or a slightly smaller org with more complex needs

Reach out to learn more at: 
info[@]populus.coop

Membership &
Benefits

User-members get a team of focused, professional and technical experts that know sector specific needs for both cooperatives or non-profits.

User Members also co-own the Cooperative!

  • Participate and vote in general assemblies
  • Co-create our strategic directions
  • Determine how success and profits are shared
Who we work with:     
USER MEMBERS

Auxiliary Members:

BMP Solidairity Coop

Brique par Brique

Reggie's Solidarity Coop

How to join Populus

Presentation of services and membership

Discovery meeting with your financial lead

Customized service offer and member terms

Sign membership agreement and service offering

Onboarding and away we go!

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