North Okanagan Bookkeeping
North Okanagan Bookkeeping Inc. is a Vernon, BC based bookkeeping firm serving business owners across the Okanagan Valley. Their Certified Professional Bookkeepers (CPB Canada) provide cloud-based bookkeeping so clients can access accurate, up-to-date financials 24/7, with tax-ready records and timely reporting that supports confident decision-making. Founded by Jodi Bariesheff, who has a Bachelor of Business Administration and a deep background in financial services, the firm focuses on personalized support that helps entrepreneurs gain clarity, stay compliant, and build a stronger financial foundation for growth. As part of its “Profit Through Purpose” commitment, North Okanagan Bookkeeping gives a percentage of profits back to local charities and nonprofits each year.
Impact
The North Okanagan Bookkeeping Bursary exists to reduce financial barriers for students with demonstrated financial need who are entering post-secondary business studies, such as a BBA, Business Administration diploma, or business certificate. By helping offset costs like tuition, textbooks, and required tools, the bursary is designed to ease the pressure to work excessive hours while studying, so recipients can focus on learning, building practical skills, and completing their program on time.
This bursary is also an investment in the local economy. North Okanagan Bookkeeping’s work is centered on helping business owners understand their numbers and make better decisions, and this bursary extends that purpose by supporting the next generation of business professionals and entrepreneurs in our region. Through its community-giving model, the firm already directs a portion of profits to local charities and nonprofits each quarter, and the bursary adds a direct, lasting impact by expanding access to education and opportunity.