Education

Making the grade

Educational institutions face a myriad of complex social, political and economic issues, including expanding regulations, the need to invest in quality staff, the challenge of maintaining a high-caliber student body, and managing the entire institution. ParenteBeard’s Education practice has the experience and know-how to develop practical solutions for your complex issues.

ParenteBeard’s staff specializes in assisting private and public educational institutions, such as colleges and universities, with a broad range of financial and operational issues. From implementing financial accounting standards and evaluating IT and operational solutions, to negotiating financial arrangements and supporting budgeting and forecasting, we can help you take your institution to a higher level.

We do this by maintaining a complete understanding and focusing on your needs. We listen, strategize and apply our services accordingly. By serving as “hands-on” advisors, we can confidently approach your situation with the enthusiasm and intensity it requires.

ParenteBeard’s seasoned professionals can help your educational institution with the following services:

• Accounting and auditing
• Billing and collection procedures
• Tuition and fee structures
• Alternative financing options
• Debt restructuring
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Student financial assistance procedures
• Internal control structures
• Regulatory impact assessments

Connect with the ParenteBeard Education practice group, and let our experience help you make the grade in today’s complex educational environment.