Education Services

At Withum, our Education Services Team provides services to various types of public and private education institutions. As a certified public accounting and consulting firm, we understand the unique challenges faced by the education industry due to fluctuating enrollment, challenges relating to corporate and individual contributions, reduced government assistance, and more stringent public oversight.

Withum is a trusted advisor to educational institutions across the country, providing specialized services to K-12 schools, charter schools, colleges and universities, independent schools and non-traditional learning organizations. As the education sector continues to navigate challenges related to enrollment management, cybersecurity, compliance, governance, financial reporting and technology modernization, our professionals deliver tailored advisory, tax and accounting solutions designed to strengthen operations, mitigate risk and support institutional growth. Explore some of the key services we provide to help education organizations achieve their strategic goals and fulfill their mission.

Education Accounting and Advisory Services

Advisory

  • NCAA Agreed-Upon Procedures
  • ERP and Technology Implementation
  • Board Training and Education
  • Higher Education Winddown and Dissolution
  • AI Adoption and Implementation
  • Lease and SBITA Calculations

Accounting

  • Auditing and Reporting, including FASB and GASB reporting
  • Single Audits in accordance with 2CFR200 and local state regulations

Tax

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Active Members of Education Associations

Withum’s Not-For-Profit and Education Services Team is an active member of national and local centers of influence.

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