Tailored guidance for independent schools
While independent schools face distinct challenges, with the right strategy you can chart a course that meets your short- and long-term needs. Our professionals can help you strengthen business processes so you can build a legacy of excellence in education.
We’re committed to addressing what matters most to you:
- Increasing costs, such as health care, aging buildings, and technology upgrades
- Planning and restructuring for changing student demographics
- Monitoring the changes of endowments
- Finding new ways to operate more effectively and efficiently
- Successfully competing for revenue
Experience our client-focused approach
CLA professionals understand education because we’ve been serving the industry for more than 50 years. Our CPAs and consultants are active members of national, state, and regional industry associations. We have the experience that independent schools need to navigate challenges and achieve long-term goals. Our distinctive approach combines a deep understanding of the independent school environment with proficiency in finance and operations. We meet you where you are — then help you get where you want to be.
Services for independent schools
- Audit, review, and compilation of financial statements
- Cybersecurity
- E-Rate consulting
- Employee benefit plan audit, tax, and consulting
- Internal audit and enterprise risk assessments
- Investment advisory
- Outsourcing services for accounting and fiscal department
- Strategic operational, and financial consulting
- Talent solutions
- Tax filings and consulting
- Training and educational seminars