Dan serves as Partner and Higher Education Services Director at CapinCrouse. Dan has more than 40 years of public accounting experience leading audit* engagements of nonprofit organizations and for-profit entities. Dan leads the firm's higher education practice segment, which includes more than 120 client relationships, and commits a significant portion of his professional time to board training, strategic planning initiatives, and accreditation support. He served on the Board of Trustees of Davis College for 25 years. Prior to joining the firm in 2006, Dan managed audits of financial institutions, construction contractors, and manufacturers.
August 25, 2025 - The higher education landscape has undergone significant changes over the past year. Learn about the top risks identified by institutions and credit rating agencies, recent and pending policy and funding changes, and other key factors affecting the current risk environment for private nonprofit higher education institutions.
June 24, 2025 - Higher education leaders are facing a difficult financial reality, and traditional liquidity measures are proving inadequate. This article provides an overview of current liquidity challenges in higher education and potential options to address them.
July 26, 2024 - The new related party disclosure requirements from the U.S. Department of Education extend beyond what is required under U.S. GAAP. Here’s a look at how Title IV institutions will be affected by this change.
August 17, 2021 - Each of the three Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds has brought new eligibility, disbursement, and reporting requirements. Here are 10 considerations to watch for.
June 18, 2021 - Key trends and developments nonprofit higher education institutions should be aware of and monitoring, from the financial outlook to accounting standards changes and Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds.
October 15, 2020 - A look at more trends private higher education institutions need to be aware of and planning for.
September 18, 2020 - Local and regional higher education institutions are uniquely positioned to navigate the pandemic. Take a look at the current trends and factors they're facing.
May 18, 2020 - Institutions that received funds through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund must post the following information on their website within 30 days of receiving the allocation.
April 15, 2020 - As more guidance about the CARES Act becomes available, higher education institutions have questions about the funds available to them. Here's a look at two common questions about direct financial aid grants for students under the CARES Act.
While GLBA requirements are not new, they are now part of the required audit* procedures in the Compliance Supplement. Learn about the changes, the steps you need to take, and the potential cost of noncompliance.