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2025 Virtual Workshop | Higher Education Accounting & Reporting

Workshop Materials to be Posted Soon

Session Description Speakers

 

Join Brian Thomason and Michael D. Baumert in our next virtual workshop, where we delve into the advanced facets of higher education accounting and reporting. This workshop is designed for professionals looking to enhance their understanding and effectiveness in higher education financial management. You’ll gain a thorough review of the theoretical framework and practical application of accounting principles, exploring operational, investing, and financing activities and their impact on financial statements.

Get beyond the basics of accounting and reporting and expand your knowledge and effectiveness as a leader in higher education accounting and reporting. This workshop offers the attendees a solid review of the theoretical framework of higher education accounting and reporting. Operational, investing, and financing activities of the institution are reviewed – along with the impact of these activities on the financial statements. Additional information on analyzing and interpreting financial statements will be provided, along with excellent networking opportunities with colleagues throughout the WACUBO region. No prerequisites, experience, or advance preparation required.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session participants will:

  • Discuss the purpose of fund accounting systems and its relevance in today’s reporting formats
  • Explain the differences between operating and non-operating activities
  • Analyze recognition issues pertaining to revenue and expenses
  • Recognize relevant laws and account standards that govern endowments, gifts, and restrictions
  • Identify the difference between financing capital and operating activities
  • Identify the basic financial statements and information included in financial reports

Contact

Callie Juarez, California State University, Northridge, c[email protected]

CPE Credits - Group Internet

The Western Association of College and University Business Officers (WACUBO) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.