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Complete Management Consulting Services

Richards & Associates offers comprehensive management consulting services tailored to meet the complex needs of organizations across the United States. Our expertise spans a wide range of critical areas, including rate development, cost allocation, and regulatory compliance. Our services include:

• Rate development proposals: preparation, training, and guidance for rate implementation
• Facilities and administrative (universities) indirect costs (hospitals, foundations, and non-profits)
• Fringe benefits
• Recharge center and core facilities
• Special rates (vessel/ship, telescopes, etc.)
• Internal allocation of costs among campuses, units, or divisions
• Negotiation support for the cost allocation plans and rate proposals submitted to DCA, ONR, other federal agencies and other sponsors
• Policies and procedures: evaluation including compliance with applicable regulations, development, enhancements, recommendations, and implementation
• Diagnostic assessments of the following representative areas:
• Effort certification
• Facilities and administrative (formally indirect cost) allowability review
• Direct cost allowability
• Charging practices, internal and external
• Compliance and risk assessment
• Cost accounting standards
• Cost transfer practices
• Cost sharing procedures
• Institution’s oversight of accountability, practices for monitoring/enforcing/correcting
• Conflict of interest
• Salary cap
• Financial reporting
• Cash management
• Invoicing frequency, documentation, and related practices
• Accounts receivable management
• Program income
• Training and public service costs and charge procedures
• Pre- and post-award administration of sponsored projects
• Includes evaluation and development of those administrative units, assisting institutions in improving their efficiency and effectiveness.
• Staff training in the above areas
• Interim staffing of administration and management of the research enterprise

With over 100 years of combined experience, our team at Richards & Associates is ready to provide the guidance your organization needs. Contact us to learn how we can enhance your management practices and ensure regulatory compliance.

Recognizing the Need for Management Consulting

Identifying when your organization requires management consulting can be crucial for maintaining efficiency and compliance. Richards & Associates can help you navigate complex administrative challenges.

It's time to consider the expert guidance of Richards & Associates. Reach out to us for a consultation on how we can address your specific management consulting needs.

Advantages of Partnering with Richards & Associates

Choosing Richards & Associates for your management consulting needs offers numerous benefits. Our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction sets us apart in the industry. Here are some key advantages of working with our team:

• Deep regulatory expertise, including OMB circulars
• Over 100 years of combined senior leadership experience
• Direct interaction with seasoned professionals
• Competitive pricing with fixed-price contracts
• Virtual consultations through Teams
• Bilingual services in English and French
• Long-term relationships focused on adding value

Experience the difference that Richards & Associates can make for your organization. Reach out to us to discuss how our tailored approach can address your unique management consulting needs.

Start Your Management Consulting Journey

Take the first step towards optimizing your organization's management practices with Richards & Associates. Our team of certified professional accountants and management experts is ready to provide the insights and solutions you need. With our commitment to open communication, integrity, and high-quality service, we're prepared to help you navigate the complexities of modern management challenges.

Don't let regulatory uncertainties or operational inefficiencies hold your organization back. Contact Richards & Associates today and discover how our management consulting services can drive your success.