2026 Intermediate Accounting and Reporting
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2026 Intermediate Accounting and Reporting

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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.

  • IAR26: Operating Topics 2: Balance Sheet: GASB Approach
    Live Event: 01/30/2026 at 1:00 PM (EST)

    This session addresses the accounting, reporting, budgeting, and operating environment for noteworthy revenues and expenses of public colleges and universities. Panelists will approach the topics by considering GASB accounting and reporting requirements.

  • IAR26: Operating Topics 1: Income Statement: GASB Approach
    Live Event: 01/30/2026 at 11:00 AM (EST)

    This session addresses the accounting, reporting, budgeting, and operating environment for noteworthy revenues and expenses of public colleges and universities. Panelists will approach the topics by considering GASB accounting and reporting requirements.

  • IAR26: Operating Topics 2: Balance Sheet, FASB Approach
    Live Event: 01/30/2026 at 1:00 PM (EST)

    This session addresses the accounting, reporting, budgeting, and operating environment for noteworthy assets and liabilities of private colleges and universities. Panelists will approach the topics by considering FASB accounting and reporting requirements.

  • IAR26: Operating Topics 1: Income Statement, FASB Approach
    Live Event: 01/30/2026 at 11:00 AM (EST)

    This session addresses the accounting, reporting, budgeting, and operating environment for noteworthy revenues and expenses of private colleges and universities. Panelists will approach the topics by considering FASB accounting and reporting requirements.

  • IAR26: External Reporting Requirements in Higher Education: Part 2
    Live Event: 01/30/2026 at 2:30 PM (EST)

    Continued from Part 1: In addition to general purpose audited financial statements, presenters cover a myriad of additional external reporting from athletics through federal agency requirements.

  • IAR26: External Reporting Requirements in Higher Education: Part 1
    Live Event: 01/29/2026 at 2:30 PM (EST)

    In addition to general purpose audited financial statements, presenters cover a myriad of additional external reporting from athletics through federal agency requirements.

  • IAR26: Financial Reporting Model Changes: GASB 103
    Live Event: 01/29/2026 at 1:00 PM (EST)

    This session addresses recent GASB pronouncements and proposed guidance in the pipeline. This includes reporting for accounting changes (Statement 100), revenue and expense recognition, endowments, and more.

  • IAR26: Financial Reporting for Public Institutions (GASB): Part 2
    Live Event: 01/28/2026 at 1:00 PM (EST)

    Continued from Part 1: Hear an overview of Governmental Accounting Standards Board guidance that colleges and universities must pay attention to. This session covers requirements and financial reporting practice and delves into restrictions, assets, liabilities, inflows and outflows, net position, exchange and non-exchange transactions, and disclosures. ion here

  • IAR26: Financial Reporting for Public Institutions (GASB): Part 1
    Live Event: 01/28/2026 at 11:00 AM (EST)

    Hear an overview of Governmental Accounting Standards Board guidance that colleges and universities must pay attention to. This session covers requirements and financial reporting practice and delves into restrictions, assets, liabilities, inflows and outflows, net position, exchange and non-exchange transactions, and disclosures. ion here

  • IAR26: Endowment and Split Interest Gifts (FASB): Part 1
    Live Event: 01/29/2026 at 11:00 AM (EST)

    Presenters review all accounting and reporting considerations and requirements for true endowments and funds functioning and endowments. Accounting for the various split-interest gifts that comprise planned giving arrangements will also be discussed.