Charter Schools Connect: Managing the Remote Business Office

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About the Authors

John Buckley

John Buckley, CPA, CGMA

John is the leader of AAFCPAs’ Educational Services practice, serving diverse academic and education services clients spanning independent schools, colleges/universities, special education schools, education services, charter schools and charter management organizations (CMOs). He fully understand the nuances of the educational services industry and  business and operational challenges faced by these institutions, including funding and regulatory issues such as: capital campaign structures, complex endowments, alternative investments, debt financing and tax credit options, and unique governance concerns and …

Nichole A. Reilly, CPA, MBA

Nichole is a leader in AAFCPAs’ Education practice, where she specializes in advising charter schools, private schools, and other education-related nonprofits. She fully understands the nuances of the education industry and its business and operational challenges, including funding opportunities and regulatory issues. Nichole provides guidance on existing and emerging accounting standards, including evaluating impact and ensuring efficient and effective implementation. For Charter Schools specifically, she offers specialized expertise on GASB regulations as well as interpreting state-specific …