RubinBrown’s Colleges and Universities Service Group provides a full range of assurance, tax, and consulting services to colleges and universities. Our specialized services and expertise are delivered with close personal attention to our clients. We are a focused practice consisting of four partners, six managers, and a team of staff dedicated to serving colleges and universities.

In addition to a number of colleges and universities - both private and public, we also serve more than 200 not-for-profit organizations (including over 70 foundations).  All members of the Colleges and Universities Service Group receive annual training on accounting and auditing issues applicable to colleges and universities.



Colleges & Universities Specialized Services


Assurance and Accounting Services

• Audits of financial statements for colleges and universities, as well as university-related organizations, such as foundations, TV/radio stations, and athletic departments
• A-133 Single Audits
• Agreed-upon procedures engagements, including procedures required by the NCAA

Tax Compliance Services

• Preparation of Forms 990 and 990-PF - we prepare nearly 300 Form 990 returns annually
• Preparation of Form 990-T 
• Preparation of trust returns
• Unrelated business income tax research

Consulting Services

• Implementation of internal controls, policies, procedures and best practices for the processing of Federal Direct Loans
• Data analysis of transactions
• Enhancement of internal controls for purchasing, including procurement cards
• Review and enhancement of internal controls surrounding Student Financial Aid 
• Information Technology general controls review
• Information Technology Security Compliance (HIPAA, PCI, PII, GLBA and FTC Red Flags regulations)
• Internal Audit Procedures (including Student Financial Aid and Grant Reporting)
• Internal Audit review of conflict of interest policies and related compliance
• Development and review of Whistleblower Hotline

Contact Us

For more information, contact a member of RubinBrown’s Colleges & Universities Services Group team:

Brent Stevens, CPA
Partner-In-Charge
314.290.3428
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Kaleb Lilly, CPA
Partner
913.499.4417
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Rodney Rice, CPA
Partner
303.952.1233
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