Education

Experience and quality are crucial for boards when considering an independent CPA firm. Brickley DeLong is one of the area’s most trusted firms, serving many educational entities in West Michigan.

Our accounting and business consulting services focus on helping school and college leaders evaluate the status of their financial situation and make healthy decisions for the future and success of the entity. For over 40 years, the qualified professionals at Brickley DeLong have worked with every type of educational institution, including intermediate school districts, K-12 school districts, charter schools, and colleges. We know the complex issues and requirements these institutions face, and, more importantly, we know the solutions for maintaining their most optimal level of operating.

Committed to serving the education sector, Brickley DeLong has partners who serve on the Michigan Department of Education Bulletin 1022 Committee and Single Audit Referent Committee. Here they help to provide guidance on accounting and auditing issues as well as develop manuals and bulletins for public schools and academies.


Our specialized education services include:

  • Audit and accounting services
  • Single audits of federal award programs
  • Construction school bond auditing
  • Implementation of new accounting and financial reporting standards
  • Grant accounting and consulting
  • Financing
  • Technology consulting
  • Payroll tax and employee benefit reporting
  • Internal control reviews