NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION GROUP

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1 NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE GROUP NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION GROUP experience drive // momentum // access

2 WHAT ARE YOU PUSHING TOWARD? Improved efficiencies? Better transparency? Resource management? Stronger processes? Pursuing these institutional goals is critical to fulfilling your mission. You need guidance. BKD National Higher Education Group can help. Our knowledgeable advisors provide assurance, tax and consulting services to more than 100 public and private colleges and universities. From managing risk to growing globally to improving operating margins, we understand the tough issues you face. Experience how our insights can help give you the traction to pull ahead. experience drive 100 CLIENTS Experience direction from a national CPA and advisory firm with approximately 100 higher education clients. WE RE NOT JUST ACCOUNTANTS, WE RE ALSO... Employee benefit plan consultants Financial management advisors Forensic consultants Information technology professionals Student financial aid advisors Tax advisors // BKD ON YOUR GOALS & CHALLENGES

3 HIGHER EDUCATION GROUP SERVICES Audit & Assurance Trust industry specialists who understand your operations Data Mining Develop a continuous audit process to monitor operational efficiencies Information Technology Adapt technology to support your goals Internal Audit Proactively monitor institutional programs to mitigate risk experience momentum NCAA Compliance Receive guidance on complying with NCAA regulations Risk Management Protect your entity by managing & monitoring risk Student Financial Aid Compliance Strengthen processes & oversight Tax Build public trust with transparent tax reporting & compliance with regulations ARE YOU MOVING WITH THE CURRENT? Higher education is constantly evolving, and you can t afford to tread water. You need to understand the implications of current economic developments, new and proposed legislation, financing alternatives and industry trends. Technical excellence and experience are vital to making informed decisions. We know what you need to know. You ll find our professionals at ease in your world. Our advisors can assist with risk management programs, benchmarking studies, resource management and compliance. Experience how our expertise can help your institution get ahead of the curve. WE RE LEADERS AS MEMBERS & SPEAKERS IN MANY ORGANIZATIONS Association of Business Administrators of Christian Colleges (ABACC) Association of College & University Auditors (ACUA) Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) Central Association of College and University Business Officers (CACUBO) Eastern Association of College and University Business Officers (EACUBO) National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) Southern Association of College and University Business Officers (SACUBO) Western Association of College and University Business Officers (WACUBO) IN OUR INDUSTRY CLIENT MIX Geographically spread throughout the U.S., our large client base reflects the diversity of the higher education industry, both in size and type of institution. Community colleges Private institutions Public universities University foundations // BKD ON HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

4 ON SITE = INSIGHT experience access You want a trusted advisor who listens to your concerns, responds promptly and shares best practices in other words, someone who pays attention to your organizational needs and makes your institution s bottom line a personal priority. We understand the importance of frequent contact. When a client needs us, we re there with solutions that are unique, reliable, timely and responsive. Consider how consistent results and unmatched client service can help enhance your financial outcomes. By giving you our personal attention, we ll help take your institution to the next level. 1:6 PARTNER TO STAFF With a partner-to-staff ratio much lower than the average for national firms, you ll have access to partners and personal communication. We call it The BKD Experience: Unmatched Client Service. I knew BKD had a focus in organizations like us and felt that we could benefit from their industry experience and technical knowledge. Having an audit can be a necessary evil. If that s all you get, you re not getting much value. A lot of firms can do an audit, but BKD brings value. Bruce Arick // Vice President // Butler University // Indianapolis, Indiana // BKD ON UNMATCHED CLIENT SERVICE

5 BKD THOUGHTWARE BKD s expertise spans a wide variety of industries and subjects, and our professionals share their knowledge in print, online and in person to help you advance your organization. Use the QR code below to sign up for BKD Thoughtware s. // articles // s // presentations // videos // webinars FOR MORE INFORMATION // Debra L. Ladyman, CPA // National Industry Partner dladyman@bkd.com // A National CPA & Advisory Firm bkd.com BKD, LLP, a national CPA and advisory firm, provides consulting, tax, assurance and accounting outsourcing solutions to businesses, governmental entities, not-for-profit organizations and individuals. Praxity, AISBL, a global alliance of independent firms, provides our clients access to professional accounting and auditing firms committed to the high standards required in international business through our membership. BKD Corporate Finance, LLC provides merger and acquisition, sales, management buyout, ESOP, recapitalization and financing services. Member FINRA and SIPC. BKD Wealth Advisors, LLC, an investment advisory firm registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, provides personal wealth planning, investment management and estate planning BKD, LLP 6/15