External Audit Services

Town of Coalhurst invites qualified accounting firms to submit proposals to provide professional auditing services to the municipality. The purpose of this request for proposal is to obtain all auditing services required by the Town for its operations at a competitive value for service. This RFP document is not intended to limit respondent’s submission, but rather to provide a framework for the Town to evaluate each and determine which submission most closely addresses our needs. Respondents are encouraged to provide any additional information or innovative approach not specifically outlined in this proposal. Respondents will be provided with any reasonable, additional information, upon request, by the Town.
These audits are to be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards as well as the following requirements:
a)        Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for Municipal Government established by the Public Sector Accounting Board of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants.

b)        Reporting requirements as set out by the Province of Alberta in the Municipal Government Act and its regulations.

The responsibilities of the auditors will be to provide an expression of an opinion on the external financial statements, Alberta Municipal Affairs Information, and discussion with respect to presentation and disclosure.

Two copies of the response to this RFP must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the firm’s name. The firm must return the completed proposal signed by a duly authorized representative and complete with all supporting documentation to:

Town of Coalhurst
PO Box 456
Coalhurst, AB, T0L 0V0
ATTN: Director of Corporate Services
OR

Electronically via email to corporateservices@coalhurst.ca

A confirmation email will be sent upon receipt of the electronic proposal.

This documentation shall be received no later than 4.00 p.m. local time, Monday, September 28, 2026. Any proposal received after the stated time and date will not be considered.
It is the respondent’s responsibility to ensure that their submittal has all the necessary information concerning the intent and requirements of this RFP.