Financial Auditing Services

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is seeking a certified public accounting firm to provide financial auditing services, including preparing the annual 990 reporting tax form for the UNCSA Housing Corporation, UNCSA Program Support Corporation, and the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts Supporting Organization. The initial audits will cover the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The selected vendor will be required to meet all North Carolina registration requirements and State Quality Review Program requirements of the N.C. State Board of Certified Accountants. Key responsibilities include performing examinations of financial statements and records, rendering an opinion on their fairness, and identifying opportunities for economics in operations or improvements in internal control. • The audits must be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. • The vendor must have an adequate number of staff on hand to complete the audit in the specified time. • The vendor must assign a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to oversee the audit. • The vendor must provide proof of certification that the person overseeing the audit is currently licensed. • The vendor must keep all records, documents, reports, and working papers furnished or generated for the purpose of preparing the audit report strictly confidential.