Robert Cordero

Robert Cordero, CPA

Partner, Independent School Practice Leader

PKF O’Connor Davies

White Plaines, NY

Robert Cordero is the leader of PKF O’Connor Davies’ education and independent school practices and has more than 18 years of experience in public accounting. He specializes in auditing and business consulting, working with several types of organizations, including educational institutions, foundations, general charities, and other fee-for-service not-for-profits, including national and international organizations. Cordero is a frequent lecturer and presents continuing professional education courses to members of the firm’s staff. He has authored numerous accounting articles and is a member of the firm’s Governance Committee. Recently, Cordero has had the honor of being identified as one of the Westchester Business Council’s 2016 Rising Stars and received the “Forty under Forty” award.

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Past Webinars

  • AI in Independent Schools: Navigating Legal Risks While Embracing Innovation This item is protected

    October 22, 2026
    Artificial intelligence is reshaping independent schools. Explore key legal and risk considerations, including privacy, intellectual property, cybersecurity, discrimination, vendor contracts, and regulation, with practical guidance for policy development.
  • Culture and Compensation: How to Empower Your Faculty This item is protected

    October 9, 2026
    Discover how a school transformed faculty compensation from a traditional salary scale to an innovative banded system. Learn how they secured buy-in, sustained momentum over 9 years, and created a model that supports faculty growth, agency, and feedback.
  • 2026’s Back-to-School Legal & Regulatory Update This item is protected

    September 30, 2026
    Join independent school legal experts as they review recent changes to the law and answer your questions about how they may impact your school.
  • Grants Management for Independent Schools This item is protected

    May 26, 2026
    Designed for business officers who manage or oversee grants, this webinar provides actionable tools and templates to strengthen financial stewardship and enhance mission impact through effective grants administration.
  • Enrollment Forecasting as a Strategic Financial Tool This item is protected

    May 8, 2026
    This webinar presents a strategic approach to enrollment forecasting that blends the enrollment team’s relational insights with financial analysis and data modeling. Learn how to strengthen projections using internal data alongside external signals.

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