The skills required to thrive in today’s world are changing fast and the institutions that teach, train and research are facing a period of dramatic disruption. From early learning through to higher education and lifelong learning many organisations are looking to harness the latest technology, unleash the potential of their people, adapt to new funding models and make their operations as efficient as possible to deliver exceptional student experiences and deliver world class research.
Common challenges within the education sector include:
ensuring the right technology solutions are supporting the institution across back, middle and front office
better managing research activities by assisting with processes in the reporting of research data and funding, publications and grants and navigating tax incentive schemes
enhancing financial performance and diversifying revenue streams in response to reduced government funding
dealing with an ageing academic workforce and global competition for relevant skills
linking higher education and the development of vocational skills to deliver improved social and economic outcomes
managing supply and demand forces in domestic and international student markets
responding to competition in the development of education resources and the enhancement of academic standards.
How we can help
Sync Accounting & Advisory has worked across the education sector on a range of complex issues. We have a dedicated team of professionals serving clients in higher education, vocational education and training, early childhood and schools, as well as the strategic planners, funders and influencers of educational services. As KPMG Australia’s National Sector Leader, Professor Stephen Parker AO leads our work across all parts of the sector to provide solutions for education clients.
A range of our consulting services include:
technology enablement
strategic planning, including infrastructure and major projects
research management
business and operating analysis and reviews
workplace relations, HR and workforce planning advisor.