January 28–30, 2026

This program is a fantastic introduction for new professionals moving into higher education accounting as well as those individuals seeking to learn more about nonprofit and governmental accounting. This accounting and financial reporting workshop covers net asset classes, restrictions, endowments, investment pool unitization, grants and contributions, capital assets, debt, revenue recognition, expense reporting, and operating activities.

Attendees receive a thorough explanation of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidance relevant to higher education institutions. There is emphasis placed on preparing and understanding the financial statements as well as all external higher education reporting requirements. Concurrent operating and campus process panels allow faculty and attendees to focus on the public and not-for-profit/private sectors of higher education.

Learning Objectives

After this program, you will be able to—

• Explain GAAP and what college and university financial statements convey
• Describe the rules behind endowment accounting and reporting
• Differentiate how various operating activities get reported 
• Clarify various types of restrictions  

Recordings

All sessions will be recorded. Registrants will receive an email when the recordings are available.