Min Liu, CPA

Texas State University has selected LSI as its advisory partner to guide the planning and development of its future Finance, Human Capital Management, and Student Information Systems transformation roadmap. Together, we’ll assess current capabilities, define strategic direction, and help shape a modernization path that strengthens administrative processes, elevates the student experience, and enables a more connected, efficient, and data-driven campus environment. We’re honored to support Texas State through this important phase and look forward to the meaningful outcomes this partnership will help create. LSI will continue to serve as a trusted advisor for our current and future customers. #HigherEducation #Finance #HCM #StudentInformationSystems

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SC&I is very pleased to announce that two new faculty members will be joining the SC&I Library and Information Science Department faculty in fall 2026: Jeanie Austin and Ece Gumusel. Austin's research interests and activities include the provision of library services to people in juvenile detentions, jails, and prisons. Austin primarily examines the complex political and social systems that surround this work. Gumusel’s research examines usable privacy and security within contextual, time-sensitive sociotechnical systems, focusing on human–organizational dynamics in the design, deployment, and regulatory compliance of emerging technologies. Read more about their nationally recognized expertise in library services, social justice, and sociotechnical privacy here: https://lnkd.in/eHvM9a6B #RutgersExcellence

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We've teamed up with UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business to offer Data & Innovation Management 101 for Nonprofits — a hybrid certificate program built to help you make smarter, data-informed decisions for greater impact. Whether you're new to data or ready to take your skills further, this course covers everything from analysis and visualization to innovation and AI. 📅 Starts August 22 💻 Hybrid format 🏷️ $1,200 with payment plans + support available 🏅 UTSA certificate + digital badge Don’t miss your chance to elevate your work with data: https://lnkd.in/ebgYsJtt #NonprofitLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #DataForGood #SanAntonio #UTSA

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El Paso Community College (EPCC) is now using OCLC's WorldShare Management Services (WMS) as its library services platform to improve efficiencies, modernize resource management, and support students and faculty in today's digital world. "Our transition to WMS revolutionizes the EPCC student and instructional faculty experience, providing 24/7 access to academic resources and breaking down barriers to learning," said Lorely Ambriz, EPCC District Wide Library Coordinator and EPCC Lead of the Library Migration Project. "This upgrade streamlines library research and enhances efficiency while ensuring seamless integration with evolving technology." "By optimizing workflows, reducing manual processes, and modernizing resource management, the migration not only supports students in a digital-first world but also strengthens business operations," Ambriz continued. "This allows library staff to focus on delivering top-tier support and innovation." ⤵️ Read more. #OCLCwms #OCLCnews --- #OCLC #AcademicLibrary #AcademicLibraries #ResearchLibrary #ResearchLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove

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The Department for Education has released the Financial Framework 2024-25, including updates to the accounts direction and new guidance for external auditors of colleges. Staying current is key to effective financial management. Our experts have broken down the essential changes to keep you informed and prepared. Read our analysis here: https://ow.ly/yHZX50VFyOb

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Choosing between DCF and remaining life (also known as WARM) for CECL? This blog shares the key differences between the two approaches and offers guidance on selecting the right fit for your institution: https://lnkd.in/g9Rz9nF4

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AGB’s 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 has just been updated to include new information regarding accountability and regulation AND changes in federal tax policy. Some ways these updates may impact your institution: ☑️Changes in accreditation and Department of Education workforce reductions highlight shifting regulatory structures and increased attention to workforce alignment, underscoring the need for boards to monitor changes that may affect institutional compliance and accreditation strategy. ☑️New provisions of the U.S. tax code make significant tax changes to institutions’ investment income, endowments, intellectual property developed from federally funded research, charitable giving, employee educational assistance, and employee annual compensation. Access the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gzSCjW2X

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The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) recently issued a proposed new 175-page auditing standard resetting the auditor's responsibilities relating to fraud. I've summarized the key provisions in this 16-page slide deck. The Headlines: 1. The AICPA is aligning private company fraud related audit procedures more closely with public company requirements included in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 2. The AICPA is not moving the goal posts on the auditor's fundamental responsibilities relating to fraud or illegal acts, as the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) attempted to do in its NOCLAR proposal. 3. The AICPA adds new, expanded required specific audit procedures relating to fraud. 4. The AICPA increases the pressure for the auditor to engage specialists, especially forensic resources.

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