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New Financial Responsibility Standards

New Financial Responsibility Standards

By Michael T. Wherry, CPA February 8, 2024

Introduction Financial Responsibility, as defined by the U.S. Department of Education, is a condition of eligibility for a school participating in FSA programs, requiring that schools submit an audited financial statement to ED each year. Recently, the conditions for meeting these important requirements changed in ways that may add complexity…

Audit Guide Updates

Audit Guide Updates

By Stephanie Roland, MBA January 19, 2024

Looking back, 2023 was a dynamic year marked by growth and new challenges facing institutions. With the national emergency coming to an end, FAFSA simplification rolling out, and an updated audit guide, institutions have a unique opportunity to make 2024 a season of growth and a refresher on best practices….

HEERF Annual Reporting Primer

HEERF Annual Reporting Primer

By David B. McClintock, CPA January 20, 2021

During 2020, the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF), included as part of the wide-ranging CARES Act, provided a lifeline to institutions of higher education and their students. As the policy and requirements for both the student and institutional grants evolved over the year, schools were required to post regular…