How to Best Prepare for Your Audit
From an Auditor
By Emma Korp
Senior Associate
Baker Tilly US, LLP
The final bell rings, buses pull away and classrooms empty as another school year ends. Across the district, there’s a well-earned sense of relief. Then a “ping,” an unread message in your inbox. It’s your auditor.
For many school business offices, that message can feel like the unofficial start of a new season: audit season. The shift from wrapping up the year to preparing schedules, pulling documentation and answering questions can quickly replace summer break celebration with final-exam-level concern.
From the auditors’ side of that email, we know the audit process can sometimes feel overwhelming. The good news? An audit doesn’t have to feel that way. With thoughtful preparation, clear organization and a proactive approach, your business office can feel ready to receive that once-dreaded email and move into the audit process with confidence.