Educational Institutions


Educational institutions, including colleges and universities, face many challenges as they find themselves confronted by the fragile economic environment. These challenges include constricted budgets, decreasing donor contributions, declining enrollment due to increasing competition, and inability to raise tuition in line with increasing costs.These financial challenges are forcing educational institutions to implement unexpected changes in their strategic and financial plans.

BPM is dedicated to providing exceptional service that aligns with the evolving needs and concerns of its clients by staying ahead of changing regulatory and tax compliance rules. With BPM, you will find a true alternative to the "business as usual" approach. Our experienced Nonprofit team will provide you the long-term solutions you need to ensure the future of your educational institution. We provide timely advice and best practices on accounting, internal controls, grant and federal funding compliance, and tax-related matters. We are passionate about serving public and private institutions of higher education and have extensive experience in providing the following services:


  • OMB Circular A-133 audits of Federal Funding
  • Audits – including retirement plans
  • Tax planning and compliance
  • Benchmarking and dashboards
  • Evaluation of internal control systems and related remediation assistance
  • Business and strategic planning
  • Budgets and cash flow projections
  • Board fiduciary responsibilities and governance
  • Risk assessment
  • Network design and development
  • Financial projections and model development
  • Accounting software recommendations

For more information on our educational institution services, e-mail us at .

 

 

Nonprofit Education Series

The sessions cover significant emerging
issues that can affect every facet of your organization.

The BPM Nonprofit Report

The BPM Nonprofit Report

Recurring Accounting Issues Noted and
Related Best Practices for Nonprofits

Tax-Exempt Bond Compliance

A look at what the IRS wants to know
about your tax-exempt bonds.

Nonprofit Dashboards to Stay
Informed and Make Decisions

How to plan and design a meaningful dashboard.

The Single Audit:
What it Means for the Auditee

Overview of the Single Audit Act and Compliance Requirements.

Your Internal Control Check-up

Reducing the risks of errors and fraud.

Merging Nonprofit Organizations

A look at accounting due diligence
issues for considering nonprofit mergers.

IRS Increases Scrutiny of Nonprofits

Exempt organizations should be aware of these key areas that the IRS will be targeting.