Australian Approach for Compliance with U.S. A-133 Audits

We have the Higher Education Experience and have direct access (through RSM McGladrey) to U.S. expertise and people experienced in assisting and undertaking audits to ensure appropriate acquittal of your U.S. Government sourced funds.

The acquittal of U.S. Government research grants requires a detailed knowledge of the requirements of:

U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A – 133 (and detailed Annual Compliance Supplement)
Preparation of the Statement of Federal Awards (SEFA)
U.S. Auditing Standard SAS – 117
Compliance Audits (encompassing Circular A – 133 compliance)

RSM Bird Cameron's expertise in the Higher Education Sector

RSM Bird Cameron is an Australian accounting firm with over 80 years experience in providing business advisory and assurance services. Led by Warwick Spargo, our team has significant experience in providing assurance to the Higher Education sector through:

External audit of financial statements
Internal audit engagements
Acquittal of many specific purpose
Grants received from various investors across multi – levels of government

This experience provides you with the ability to ‘hit the ground running’ and have effective dialogue across the university (differing faculties). This ensures that all your obligations can be met with a
professional, timely and cost effective outcome.