Sikich's 2026 Higher Education Forum

February 10-11, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST | 4.0 CPE Available

Sikich's annual Higher Education Forum returns in February with a focused, two-day virtual program for higher education finance, accounting, audit and operations professionals, offering up to 4.0 CPE credits.

Across four expert-led sessions, attendees will explore emerging risks, compliance updates and operational strategies relevant to today's higher education environment.

Sessions include:
  • IT General Controls in Higher Education: Establishing a Foundation for Compliance
  • Single Audit Shuffle: Dancing Through 2025-2026 Changes
  • AI in Higher Education Finance and Operations: Year 2 - From Pilots to Performance
  • GASB Standards Update for Higher Education Finance Leaders

Catch up on the 2025 Higher Education Forum

Cracking the Code on GLBA: Updates to GLBA, Understanding NIST 800-171, Data Breach Requirements and more 

WATCH ON DEMAND

Strategically Leveraging Generative AI in Higher Education Administration: Progress, Challenges and the Road Ahead

GASB Update

The Predictive Power of Key Financial Metrics: An Exploration of Financial Viability for Tuition-Dependent Institutions

WATCH ON DEMAND

Compliance Supplements and Uniform Guidance (UGC)

WATCH ON DEMAND


Effective Board Governance

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