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John Toscano

John Toscano

Principal - Independent School Segment Leader - Nonprofit

CLA

With more than 30 years of experience, John leads CLA’s independent school segment. Throughout his career, John’s primary area of focus has been serving educational institutions of all types, including independent private schools, colleges and universities, and charter schools.   He developed this industry focus through hands-on involvement with each of his clients and by regularly providing guidance on investment and endowment accounting and reporting, including alternative investments, financial statement presentation, accounting software use and implementation, Form 990 and exempt organization tax compliance, student financial aid compliance audits, unrelated business income, budgeting and internal financial reporting, and corporate governance. John’s overall experience includes providing accounting, auditing, tax, and advisory services to clients in various industries, including education, nonprofit, construction, and manufacturing.

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Past Webinars

  • The Fine Art of Handling Conflict for Business Officers This item is protected

    December 5, 2025
    This webinar will equip attendees with practical strategies to navigate disputes with clarity and confidence, and offers actionable insights on handling complaints and resolving conflict in ways that foster collaboration and strengthen relationships.
  • Tuition, Trends, Trouble: What College Closures Signal for Independent Schools This item is protected

    November 21, 2025
    Explore financial sustainability for independent schools by analyzing college closures. Learn strategies to navigate risks and build resilience based on what may be gleaned from higher ed’s warning signs.
  • Small School, Big Solutions: Navigating Mission, Money and Innovation This item is protected

    November 7, 2025
    The financial reality of a school can deeply inform its mission. Discover how a small school's inherent need for innovation sparks powerful, scalable solutions for schools of all sizes to be nimble when resources are limited.
  • Durable Campus Planning: Aligning Vision with Strategic Purpose This item is protected

    October 24, 2025
    Learn how The Governor’s Academy aligned educational priorities with campus development in a new campus planning process that engaged the school community. The resulting plan now guides the adaptive reuse of facilities and enhanced academic programs.
  • Cyber Breach Breakdown: Risk Mitigation Tactics for Independent K-12 Schools This item is protected

    September 26, 2025
    82% of K-12 schools have experienced a cyber incident. This webinar equips business and technology leaders with practical tactics for cyber threat detection, response, and prevention, safeguarding their schools' financial and reputational integrity.

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