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Know your numbers.
Trust your books.
Accounting software built for Canadian businesses.
Native on Mac.
Built for Canadian Business
GIFI Books is built around the CRA's General Index of Financial Information — the code set used on Canadian tax returns. Every account maps to a GIFI code, keeping your books and your tax return in sync.
Chart of Accounts
Every account maps to a CRA GIFI code. Add accounts, assign codes, and keep your trial balance aligned with your tax return.
Journal Entries & Posting
Double-entry bookkeeping with separate debit and credit columns. Post to controlled fiscal periods with period-level audit logging.
Financial Reports
Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow, and Trial Balance — with grouped sections, custom templates, and CSV, PDF, or print export.
GST/HST Compliance
Transaction-level tax tracking per CRA requirements. Printable GST/HST forms and a Tax Compliance Centre for corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietors.
Bank Reconciliation
Import bank statements via CSV and reconcile against your ledger. Clear, repeatable monthly workflow.
Multi-Company
Manage multiple businesses from one installation at no extra cost. Each company has its own chart of accounts, journals, and fiscal periods.
Fiscal Period Management
CRA T2-compliant fiscal period controls. Open and close periods to protect posted data. Full period audit trail.
iCloud Backup
Your data lives on your Mac and syncs to your private iCloud account automatically. No third-party servers. No accounts to create.
Native on Mac
A desktop-class accounting application — fast, offline-capable, and built to work the way Mac users expect.
Works Offline
Your books are stored on your Mac. No internet connection required to work. No third-party servers holding your financial data.
Privacy by Design
Fairknowe never sees your financial data. iCloud sync uses your personal Apple account. No telemetry. No third-party analytics. Your books stay on your hardware.
Built for the Long Term
One-time purchase includes all updates for the current major version, plus bug fixes and macOS compatibility patches. No forced upgrades.
Pricing
One-time purchase on Mac. No per-company charges.
GIFI Core
Everything you need to run your books
- Chart of Accounts with GIFI mapping
- Journal entries & posting engine
- Financial reports (BS, IS, CF, TB)
- Bank reconciliation with CSV import
- GST/HST tracking & printable forms
- Fiscal period management
- Multi-company support
- iCloud backup
GIFI Business
Full subledgers and asset management
- Everything in Core, plus:
- Accounts Receivable & invoicing
- Accounts Payable & bill tracking
- Transaction audit trail
- Fixed assets & depreciation
- Equity & partners tracking
GIFI CRA Edition
Direct electronic filing to CRA
- Everything in Business, plus:
- T2 Corporation return generation
- T5013 Partnership returns
- EFILE submission to CRA
- GST/HST electronic filing
- Filing status tracking
Per-filing fees apply for EFILE submissions
Why GIFI Books
Financial Systems Expertise
Fairknowe brings experience in financial systems design to GIFI Books — from transaction processing to financial reporting.
No Subscription on Mac
The Mac version is a one-time purchase. You own your license for the current major version, including all updates and compatibility patches.
Your Data Stays Yours
Financial data is stored on your device and in your iCloud account. Fairknowe never has access to your books. If you stop using the app, your data stays with you.
Canadian from Day One
Designed around CRA requirements — GIFI codes, GST/HST rules, T2 fiscal periods, and Canadian business entity types. Not a US product adapted for Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a GIFI code?
The General Index of Financial Information (GIFI) is a CRA code set used to report financial statement data on Canadian tax returns. Every line on your Balance Sheet and Income Statement maps to a GIFI code. GIFI Books includes all 765 CRA GIFI codes.
Do I need an internet connection?
No. GIFI Books works entirely offline. An internet connection is only needed for iCloud backup or, in the CRA Edition, electronic filing.
Can I manage multiple companies?
Yes. All editions support multiple companies at no additional cost. Each company has its own chart of accounts, journals, fiscal periods, and tax settings.
What platforms are supported?
GIFI Books is a Mac application. iPad and iPhone companion apps are planned for a future release.
Is my financial data secure?
Your data is stored locally on your device and, optionally, in your private iCloud account. Fairknowe does not have access to your financial data. See our Privacy Policy for details.
What's the difference between the three editions?
Core covers general ledger accounting, bank reconciliation, and tax tracking. Business adds Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, fixed assets, and audit trails. The CRA Edition adds direct electronic filing to the CRA for T2, T5013, and GST/HST returns.
When will GIFI Books be available?
GIFI Core is in final development and will be available on the App Store soon.