Our clients are like family. We’re focused on being responsive to their needs, providing unsurpassed service to drive their success.
Every school needs reliable financial expertise to stay strong. Our specialists provide a wide array of services with the unrivaled personal care and attention to detail that define our work.
Budgeting, Financial Reporting & Forecasting
We partner with clients to develop realistic budgets and financial plans that help school leaders reach their strategic objectives.
Develop annual budgets
Develop budgets for new programs, charter petition renewals and grant requests
Forecast detailed monthly cash-flow
Prepare detailed financial statements
Complete financial reporting
Accounting & Bookkeeping Services
We provide a range of accounting services to ensure clients maintain accurate financial data and safeguard their assets.
Compliance with the State Standardized Account Code Structure (SACS)
Complete audit preparation
1099 completion for independent contractors
Preparation of detailed, coded transaction recording
Monthly bank statements, depreciation and valuation analysis
Vendor invoice processing
Revenue receipt monitoring
Training of school personnel
Cash Management
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any organization. We help our clients manage cash actively and effectively.
Weekly cash position report development
Line of credit application completion
Deferral exemption application
Invoice payment timing
Planning and management of outstanding debt payments
Administering payroll can be cumbersome. We perform a range of payroll and retirement-related tasks on behalf of our clients.
Payroll processing
CalSTRS and CalPERS reporting
Remittance of retirement contributions
Assistance with CalSTRS and CalPERS audits
Quarterly and annual tax forms and deposits
Charter schools must comply with detailed and time-consuming reporting requirements. We take on much of the burden of swift, accurate compliance and data management.
Preparing reports required by authorizing and other external agencies
Preparing and submitting funding applications
Navigating compliance with funding sources
Facilitating the management and reporting of school data to CALPADS
Cogent Collaborative has rich experience helping new charter schools launch successfully. We work with school leaders and boards during the application and petition processes, helping them to create budgets and understand all aspects of school finance.
Working with school leaders and boards during the application and petition processes
Helping to create budgets and understand all aspects of school finance
Hosting annual training on operational best practices and state budget
Providing guidance, training, and templates to support effective internal controls
“Most charter schools flounder because of financial reasons. To have a partner who can help take that risk away is incredibly important and allows us to pay attention to the most important thing – the students.”
Independently governed charter school boards are at the heart of quality public charter schools. This governance structure is critical to delivering the strong leadership, solid finances and high academic standards that charter schools need to be successful.
Cogent Collaborative continually seeks out and pursues individuals with the skills, interest, and time to serve on charter boards.
Cogent Collaborative works one-on-one to introduce potential board members to school leaders seeking to enhance or expand the board.
Cogent Collaborative works with charter school leaders to clarify the specific school governance needs for short-term and long-term success.
Cogent Collaborative staff provides key governance trainings on critical board member fiscal and legal responsibilities.
1230 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 300
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
949 Northwest Overton Street Potland Oregon 97209
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