Education
Education
De Jong & Laan has a dedicated team specialising in services for educational institutions. We have extensive experience conducting audits at a wide range of schools and institutions, including those in primary and secondary education, as well as collaborative partnerships across both sectors.
Our annual audits are performed in accordance with the requirements set by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. Based on our audit, we provide a standard audit opinion, an auditor's report, and, if desired, a separate management letter.
For secondary education institutions, our engagements also include an assessment of the accuracy of funding data (the so-called VO count), for which we issue an assurance report.
Comprehensive Services
In addition, we can support you with:
- Administration & control: We offer expert advice on structuring your financial administration to help you manage your processes efficiently and effectively.
- IT audit: Student records and other valuable digital information must be properly secured. Our IT auditors identify IT risks through our IT Security Check.
- Management information: Access to accurate and timely management information is increasingly important in an education sector characterised by rapid development. Improved insight into your financial and operational KPIs enhances control and enables you to allocate resources effectively towards your educational goals. We support this with a bespoke management dashboard.
- VAT-related issues in education.
- Questions relating to payroll taxes.
Specific Reporting Requirements
Educational institutions are regularly required to provide specific reports, for example in connection with provincial or municipal project subsidies. The use of these subsidies typically needs to be accounted for within a set timeframe, and an auditor’s opinion is often required as part of the report. Moreover, the subsidy decisions usually include specific requirements that the report must comply with. We’re happy to assist you with this process.
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You need an accountant who understands the education sector and speaks your language. Someone who knows the system and truly gets you. Interested in learning more about our services, or would you like a no-obligation consultation? Feel free to contact us.
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