Brenda Scherer

Overview

Brenda is National Director of Student Financial Aid in the public sector group at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen). She has over twenty years of public accounting experience, working exclusively with higher education institutions. She has extensive experience in working with federal grant programs, amongst them student financial aid, including policy and procedure development, as well as single audits, and has extensive knowledge in related regulations and requirements. Brenda also serves as a firm wide assurance resource where she oversees compliance with professional standards, provides technical assistance, and assists with training curriculum. She also has presented at various association conferences and webinars including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Career Education Colleges and Universities, National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators as well as various regional associations.

Education

College of St. Benedict

 

In the community

National Association of College and Business Officers

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Minnesota Institute of Certified Public Accountants

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