Overview
Maher Duessel’s commitment to higher education is evident in our stable relationships with public and private colleges and universities in multiple states. With nearly 30 years of experience conducting audits in the higher education sector, our team of dedicated professionals are well-acquainted with the specific needs and challenges of your organization.
Learning and growing together.
We have developed an in-depth understanding of the unique operational challenges faced by colleges and universities, including navigating financial constraints, developing administrative efficiencies, evolving technology, and attracting and retaining qualified employees. As we work with you, we will be mindful of your specific circumstances and develop an approach that best meets your needs. With nearly 30 years of experience in the industry, we have specialized insight into all aspects of financial reporting in the higher education environment. We assist our clients with unique compliance areas affecting higher education organizations including compliance with regulations such as the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Title IV of the Higher Education Act, and other relevant state and federal funding requirements.
Services we provide for higher education entities.
- Financial Statement Audits
- Single Audits
- Grant Audits
- Employee Benefit Plan Audits and Related Tax Filings
- Non-Profit and For-Profit Tax Filings
- FASB and GASB Statement Implementation
- Supplemental Enrollment Audits/Agreed Upon Procedures
- Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS)
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Additional services we offer.
In addition to our audit and tax services, we offer Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) to higher education organizations. Our current services for higher education clients include audit assistance, financial statement preparation, and grant accounting, among others.
Experience
We put our knowledge to work to ensure you can succeed.
- Our service to the higher education sector began in 1998 with our first contract established with a community college in Western Pennsylvania. We continue to serve that client and have steadily expanded our higher education practice over the years. We have successfully retained all of our higher education clients, demonstrating our commitment and exceptional service to the sector.
- Several of the community colleges we audit have affiliated foundations for which we perform separate financial statement audits and tax filings. For added efficiency, the same members of the engagement team that perform the community college audit also perform the foundation audit and tax services.
- Our experience performing approximately 185 Single Audits annually positions us to offer expert guidance on all aspects of financial reporting matters related to federal funds.
