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Higher Education

The Power of Knowledge

"I have gone through a number of audit firm transitions in my career and this was by far the easiest. All my staff agree-not only were Clark Nuber folks competent and technically skilled, they were great to work with. If it's possible to get excited about auditors and accountants, then this may be the time!"

- Don Mortenson, Chief Financial Officer, Seattle Pacific University

Colleges and universities are engines of economic growth and keepers of the public trust. With these immense responsibilities, they must be transparent, compliant, and financially responsible. This is no simple task, for their finances are extraordinarily complex. They bring public and private interests together in unique ways. Their income and assets are distinctive and varied, from tuition to endowments to federal research grants to major land holdings. They may operate across national borders, partner with private corporations, and even operate major sports teams.

Clark Nuber can help your institution meet the highest standards while putting in place financial systems and oversight to support your strategic goals. We know how to effectively navigate complex regulatory and tax issues to help you make the most of your resources, whatever their scale. Services we provide to colleges and universities include:

  • Financial statement audits
  • A-133 Audits
  • Employee benefit and pension plan audits
  • Form 990 tax returns
  • State and local tax consulting
  • Endowments and alternative investment consulting
  • Accounting and disclosure for bonds and interest rate swaps
  • Audits of student financial aid R & D and other Federal programs
  • Research and development grants
  • Indirect cost proposals
  • Internal control studies
  • Forensic accounting and fraud investigations
  • Cost segregations

Professional Associations

Our memberships in these organizations help us to stay on top of current developments and trends that affect higher education.

  • National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO)
  • Western Association of Colleges and University Business Officers (WACUBO)
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Government Audit Quality Center.