Collegiate Athletics & Esports

  1. David Capitano

    David Capitano

    CPA

    Partner

  2. Adrienne Larmett

    Adrienne Larmett

    CRA, MBA

    Principal

  3. susan maloney

    Susan Maloney

    CPA

    Director

  4. Larry Mohr

    Larry Mohr

    CPA, M.B.T.

    Partner

We offer holistic solutions to your athletic department’s operational, financial, organizational and compliance needs. Let’s huddle up and develop a winning strategy to achieve your goals, support your conference and club sport programs and enhance your student athlete experience.

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    Law 360: IRS Memo May Deter Athlete NIL Orgs From Going Nonprofit

    According to a recent IRS memo, many organizations offering paid opportunities for college athletes to use their name, image and likeness (NIL) may not qualify for tax exemptions. Partner Larry Mohr discusses considerations for institutions that have exempt status or are considering seeking one.

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    Higher Ed Advisor: navigating NIL collectives in collegiate athletics

    Explore NIL collectives' impact on higher education institutions and student-athletes.

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    Inside Higher Ed: Treating Private College Athletes Like the Pros

    In response to the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) memo classifying some college athletes as employees, Principal Adrienne Larmett shares how this new guidance adds complexity for colleges and universities as they work to comply with and operationalize NIL rules.

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    “We have utilized Baker Tilly for our NCAA agreed-upon procedures engagement for a number of years. Over this time, the team at Baker Tilly has always been remarkably friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. Most importantly, they truly approach our engagement in a collaborative fashion and make every effort to work with us to achieve our desired objectives.”
    – Ryan Varley, Associate Athletic Director of Business Services, University of Pittsburgh (Division I Atlantic Coast Conference university)
    “The Baker Tilly team is smart and business savvy. They truly know the university environment and approach their work to gain clients’ respect and confidence.”
    – Director of Risk Management of a Division I private institution
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    e-Book: Enhancing student experience and support

    Aligning student and institution success: Does your institution pass the test?

    Learn how colleges and universities can effectively position themselves to support student success and mitigate possible risks associated with the complex culture of college and university settings, all within the context of achieving fiscal resiliency.

    “Our internal audit seamlessly collaborated with Baker Tilly’s higher education specialists to review and evaluate the athletic business office’s internal controls, focusing on budgeting, expense management and performance commitments.”
    – Chief Audit Executive of a Division I Atlantic Coast Conference university
    “I’ve worked with a number of consultants with the ‘we’re going to save you’ attitude but with Baker Tilly, the approach was ‘we’re in this with you and will work it out.’ All of their actions and communications were very clear.”
    – Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Administration of a Division I Big West Conference university