Kelly Mehr

The Importance of Financial Management in Private Schools

Private schools play a vital role in providing quality education to students as an alternative to the public school system. However, managing the finances of a private school can often be challenging. Private schools need to balance their budgets, ensure adequate...

Private School Internal Controls

In July 2022, news broke that David Ostrove allegedly stole approximately $8.4 million from the Schechter School of Long Island (the “School”), where he served as the School’s Chief Financial Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Director of Operations. Ostrove...

If you are a nonprofit school serving students in any grade K-12, you may be eligible for EANS

What is EANS? Emergency Assistance for Nonpublic Schools (EANS) is part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSA Act), the second federal economic stimulus package recently passed. The CRRSA Act created a fund that was...

Press Release: Cerini & Associates, LLP Partner Promotions 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Kelli-Anne Cerini Marketing Coordinator Cerini & Associates, LLP P: 631-582-1600 ext. 401 E: [email protected] January 04, 2021 – Bohemia, NY – Cerini & Associates, LLP, a leading audit, tax, and business advisory firm...

The 2019/20 RCM

If you’ve ever sat down to play a game you’ve never played before, you know you always start by reading the rules. It’s really tough when you’re midway through the game and someone tells you a new rule that you weren’t aware of, which changes how you would have played...

The Nick Fury School of Management: How to get the Most from Your Superheroes

With Avengers: Endgame coming out on April 26th, conversations about the Avengers have heated up around the office. The other day, one of my staff asked me “which Avenger are you most like and why?” After thinking for a minute, I responded, “Nick Fury.” Looking at me...

Privacy Policy Best Practices

The rapid change in technology and the constant push to make all things digital in today’s world, has forced individuals to release their personal information to hundreds of companies, servers, and people around the globe. As personal information data is increasingly...

Benefits for Private School Students and Teachers from State Education Programs

With smaller class sizes, increased interactive learning, and extracurricular activities, private schools serve as a valuable alternative to public school education. The main source of revenue for private schools is from tuition, private grants, or alumni, whereas...

STEM Teachers Could Be Reimbursable for Private Schools

The 2017-18 New York State budget approved the reimbursement of funds for “eligible teachers” of Mathematics, Science and Technology at religious and independent schools. Teachers eligible for reimbursement are those who are certified to teach in New York state, hold...

The Importance of Financial Management in Private Schools

Private schools play a vital role in providing quality education to students as an alternative to the public school system. However, managing the finances of a private school can often be challenging. Private schools need to balance their budgets, ensure adequate...

read more

Private School Internal Controls

In July 2022, news broke that David Ostrove allegedly stole approximately $8.4 million from the Schechter School of Long Island (the “School”), where he served as the School’s Chief Financial Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Director of Operations. Ostrove...

read more

The 2019/20 RCM

If you’ve ever sat down to play a game you’ve never played before, you know you always start by reading the rules. It’s really tough when you’re midway through the game and someone tells you a new rule that you weren’t aware of, which changes how you would have played...

read more

Privacy Policy Best Practices

The rapid change in technology and the constant push to make all things digital in today’s world, has forced individuals to release their personal information to hundreds of companies, servers, and people around the globe. As personal information data is increasingly...

read more

STEM Teachers Could Be Reimbursable for Private Schools

The 2017-18 New York State budget approved the reimbursement of funds for “eligible teachers” of Mathematics, Science and Technology at religious and independent schools. Teachers eligible for reimbursement are those who are certified to teach in New York state, hold...

read more