Higher Education: Let's hit the books.

Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP helps colleges, universities, and school districts across the country meet their financial challenges. Our education specialists bring insight and expertise to the accounting and advisory services we provide to organizations that are vital to the health of our communities. Experience with over 100 private and public higher education institutions, and private and K-12 school district clients nationwide means the Baker Tilly team has perspective and resources to share.

Working with you, we identify and help you respond to the realities of a fiscal crisis, increased accountability, and legislative mandates that create added pressure. Our accounting and consulting services get down to basics and focus on your educational institution’s future.

When you are responsible for the financial operations of a school or research facility, large or small, you need reliable answers. Our practical, proactive and customized solutions cover the following areas:

Risk Advisory and Internal Audit Services

  • Information technology privacy and security 
  • Compliance and sponsored research 
  • Procurement and accounts payable 
  • Executive officer expenditures 
  • Restricted funds 
  • Investment management 
  • Human resources 
  • Grants management 
  • Construction and facility management

Sponsored Research Compliance and Consulting

  • Compliance/risk assessments 
  • Pre- and post-award process evaluation 
  • Co-sourced/outsourced sponsored research audits 
  • Government audit assistance 
  • Compliance monitoring and training 
  • Financial systems consulting 
  • Research administration consulting 
  • Regulatory compliance consulting


Special Investigations
Our forensic accounting professionals have significant experience with investigating sensitive matters in complex academic environments. We are adept at investigative interviewing and specialized data analysis to assess compliance and detect fraud.

 

Questions about Higher Education services?

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Karen Angell, Partner
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Leveraging Internal Audit for Success

Internal Audit tips for university and higher education

Baker Tilly higher education specialists discuss best practices for universities working with internal audit, and offer tips on helping the experience go more smoothly.

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As seen in NCURA magazine.


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