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The IRS provides welcome guidance to higher education institutions that made emergency relief grants to students.

The student housing sector, once a beacon of stability, is now vulnerable to COVID-19 as universities rethink their plans.

The IRS updated taxpayers on its operations status and recognized the delays in processing check payments due on July 15, 2020.

The IRS issued FAQs surrounding the federal income tax consequences to students receiving emergency financial aid grants under the CARES Act

Immediate and retroactive expensing of qualified improvement property creates tax saving opportunities for taxpayers.

Department issued compliance alert explains the sales and use tax collection responsibilities for marketplace facilitators and sellers.

The IRS released the electronic Form 1023 and guidance for mandatory use of the online application, effective February 1, 2020

GASB 87 is effective for reporting periods beginning after Dec. 15, 2019. Learn how your organization can implement this standard.

With the NCAA opening the door to name, image and likeness compensation, there are several key considerations for schools and athletes.

Join RSM for this webcast on Oct. 31 to understand the cyberthreat landscape and the impact on the public sector.

Due to recent scandals in college athletics, colleges and universities face new risks that require scrutiny of their compliance programs.

The world of federal grants management is always changing. Read RSM’s update to understand how changes may affect your organization.

A white paper about how entities in the not-for-profit industry may be affected by the new revenue recognition guidance in ASC 606.

Get a recap of our annual governmental accounting update webcast, featuring a quick clip on new fiduciary activities standards to address.

Learn more about how you can create a strong password or passphrase to stay protected and help keep your educational institution secure.

Get the latest information on GASB standards that could affect your organization, including a detailed focus on the new OPEB standards.

Join RSM for a complimentary webcast on Feb. 21 as we review the current federal tax landscape for higher education.

Obtain insights on how the U.S. economy may affect the ability of public sector entities to serve their constituents.

Get the latest information on the new Governmental Accounting Standards Board lease standard that could affect public sector organizations.

Understand the latest cybersecurity threats facing the public sector and how to build a security program to mitigate against them.

Colleges and universities must adjust to the new level of judgments and estimates required under ASC 842 and GASB 87 lease accounting.

The IRS released Notice 2018-55 concerning the investment income calculation for private colleges and universities.

Learn more about the effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on individual taxpayers and other non-corporate investors in private BDCs.

Get the latest information on GASB standards that could affect your organization, including a detailed focus on the new OPEB standards.

Join RSM and CACUBO for a discussion on critial human resources topics affecting colleges and universities in 2018.

View this webcast to obtain insights on how the U.S. economy may affect the ability of public sector entities to serve their constituents.

Attend this webcast to obtain insights on how the U.S. economy may affect the ability of public sector entities to serve their constituents.

A review of the most common benefits offered to employees, that are contained, as well as those that are not included in the TCJA.

The recently passed government funding bill includes two tax provisions that will affect tax-exempt organizations.

Section 4968 imposes an excise tax on an applicable institution for each taxable year equal to 1.4 percent of the net investment income.

View our comprehensive podcast to learn more about the final provisions affecting exempt organizations under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Provision in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacts excise tax on exempt organization compensation paid over $1 million per year.

The IRS and the U.S. Department of the Treasury have released Notice 2017-73, outlining proposed guidance on donor advised funds.

Learn about leading practices in data governance and compliance reporting to help mitigate risks and improve overall reporting processes.

Learn why educational institutions are often vulnerable to cyberattacks and how schools can implement a proactive cybersecurity strategy.

Join Tom Sneeriner for our webcast on current developments in grants management compliance requirements for nonprofits.

Managing the maze of changes and increased expectations around federal grants management compliance requirements for nonprofits.

Understand how your nonprofit organization can leverage more effective processes and technology to get more out of your data.

Join RSM’s nonprofit specialists for a webcast on March 1 to learn about the benefits of an effective outsourcing strategy.

RSM’s cost avoidance strategy and construction audit helped the University of Central Florida realize potential and real cost savings.

Join RSM on Tuesday, Jan. 31 to obtain insights on the latest cyberthreats and unique challenges a breach could present for nonprofits.

This case study shows how RSM helped Texas Tech save now and even more in the future by conducting a construction audit.

An investigation into licensing contracts nets over $1 million in underpaid royalties for a university and reveals new revenue streams.

Failure to know the origins of donor funds can expose educational institutions to reputation risk and more. Learn preventative key steps.

Learn best practices that can help you better manage academic program costs and make data-driven investment and staffing decisions.

The federal government implemented several significant changes to grants management regulations that are only seen once in a generation.

RSM security professionals discuss what controls can be implemented to help protect your institution - and donors.

From capital improvements to scholarships, fundraising is a critical component in building the future of an institution.

RSM technology consultants share insights on how technology can help improve the effectiveness of your fundraising campaigns.

RSM technology and management consulting specialists share insights about the transformation of the finance function.

Important disclosure rules of which a tax-exempt organization’s management and board of directors need to be aware.

Join us for our two-part webcast series to learn how technology can transform your organization from reactive to proactive.

Learn methods to identifying and gaining agreement on the financial margins or contributions of various academic programs and departments.

Learn how a university leveraged a margin analysis strategy to understand academic program financial contributions.

Free or subsidized campus housing is among independent schools’ most generous fringe benefits in terms of potential tax liability.

From tuition waivers to deferred comp plans, understand the tax ramifications that independent schools should know about fringe benefits.

Higher education organizations should address data security and privacy issues now to offset debilitating damages later.

St. Mary’s High School leverages RSM’s finance and accounting outsourcing and Rapid Assessment to support financial and educational success.

Eastern Iowa Community College gains visibility into student, faculty and course information and on-demand data analysis with QlikView implementation.

As construction fraud increases, know warning signs and implement measures to protect your organization and ensure projects deliver expected results.

Learn to manage vendor agreements proactively to adequately address security needs and implement effective controls with favorable contract terms.

A data breach can be very damaging for both government entities and constituents. Learn how to protect your organization and remain PCI DSS ...

Any government organization that handles cash must implement strong controls to avoid becoming a victim of fraud and misappropriation of funds.

Join us for a discussion on emerging technology issues in the public sector and discover ways you can develop a plan to address your data challenges.

Implementing a modern enterprise resource planning (ERP) system can make it easier to access and distribute information, while better managing data...

The final project report was issued after more than 90 percent of these examinations had been completed.

As collegiate athletics evolves, RSM is helping colleges and universities be proactive in reducing risk and enhancing compliance processes.

Audit committee roles and responsibilities are under increased scrutiny following financial compliance reporting incidents in recent years.

Timely, insightful knowledge regarding today’s reporting issues and requirements, including articles, white papers and service offerings.

Learn key questions a college or university should ask to help mitigate the risks and potential reputational harm from a corruption scandal.

Dynamics CRM helps Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund eliminate difficult manual processes, increasing efficiency and reducing data errors.

Membership organization leverages cloud environment to increase staff mobility, stabilize IT costs and reduce infrastructure complexity.

The federal government has increased their focus on ensuring colleges and universities are in compliance with crime awareness requirements.

Mason County School District implements technology solutions to enhance performance of educational programs within budgetary constraints.