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Scott Simpson
Principal
CPA
scott.simpson@mossadams.com
(541) 225-6076
My Profile

Industry Expertise

Higher Education Not-for-Profit Power & Utilities

Practice Focus

Financial Statement Audits Process & Internal Controls

Biography

Scott has been in public accounting since 1997, including four years at a Big Four firm. His focus is on audits of higher education institutions, research institutes, utility and insurance companies, not-for-profit organizations, and governmental entities.

Scott has performed audits in accordance with OMB Circular A-133 as well as program audits as required by the Department of Education. He has prepared financial statements under GASB, FASB, and Statutory Basis Accounting. He has vast experience assessing, observing, and testing internal control environments and compliance with laws, regulations, and grant requirements.

In addition to serving his clients, Scott has taught sessions at trainings related to higher education and is involved in the firm’s college recruiting program and other training programs. He has held various technical leadership roles within the firm.

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member, Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants

Education

  • BS, business administration (accounting emphasis), Norwich University

Insights from Scott Simpson

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Alternative Higher Education Budgeting Models: Pros, Cons, and Implementation
Position your institution to successfully respond to change by identifying and implementing alternative budgeting models.
Article
Webcast
How to Curate Strategic Higher Education Program Portfolios
Explore strategies higher education institutions can use to evaluate educational programs, make effective decisions, and more.
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Webcast
Budget Strategies for Higher Education
Explore budgeting models higher education institutions use to manage income and expenses—while fulfilling their missions.
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Webcast
Performance Measures for Success and Sustainability
Reach for your goals and achieve your higher education institution’s mission by establishing performance measures. Learn more.
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Webcast
Not-for-Profit Accounting and Auditing Fall Update
Explore changes to auditing and accounting standards and how they could impact your not-for-profit organization.
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