Ideas & Insights

Expanded FAQs further clarify that institutions do not report grant funds paid to students, and students do not include amounts in income.

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 extends and expands support for exempt organizations affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.