Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | THE SOCIETY WAS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE THE COMMON PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS OF ALABAMA CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. THE SOCIETY OFFERS CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS AND PROMOTES THE PROFESSION OF ACCOUNTING THROUGH VARIOUS ACTIVITIES. |
| ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION | FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D | THE SOCIETY PROMOTES THE PROFESSION OF ACCOUNTING THROUGH VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND INVOLVEMENT. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES PEER REVIEW SERVICES TO HELP MEMBER FIRMS TO MEET PEER REVIEW REQUIREMENTS. |
| ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A | THE OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY SHALL BE ELECTED ANNUALLY BY THE MEMBERS. THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS IS HELD AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY. |
| POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING CHAPTERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 10B | ARTICLE V - LOCAL CHAPTERS 5.1 LOCAL CHAPTERS MAY BE CREATED BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UPON REQUEST OF AT LEAST TWENTY-FIVE MEMBERS RESIDING IN THE SAME LOCALITY WHO DESIRE TO FORM A LOCAL CHAPTER TO FURTHER THE OBJECTIVES OF THE SOCIETY. 5.2 MEMBERS OF A LOCAL CHAPTER MUST BE MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING OF THE ALABAMA SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. 5.3 A PROPERLY ORGANIZED LOCAL CHAPTER OF THE SOCIETY MAY EXERCISE SUCH CUSTOMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE SOCIETY AS ARE NOT RESERVED BY THESE BY-LAWS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OR TO THE SOCIETY AS A WHOLE, BUT IS WITHOUT THE POWER TO BIND THE SOCIETY IN ANY MANNER. 5.4 THE BY-LAWS OF THE LOCAL CHAPTER SHALL NOT BE IN CONFLICT WITH THOSE OF THE SOCIETY AND ANY CHANGES THEREIN SHALL TAKE EFFECT UPON APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOCIETY. THE BY-LAWS OF EACH LOCAL CHAPTER SHALL PROVIDE FOR (A) A FISCAL YEAR COINCIDING WITH THAT OF THE SOCIETY, (B) ELECTION OF OFFICERS EACH YEAR WITH TENURE TO COINCIDE WITH THAT OF THE OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY, AND (C) A PROVISION THAT IN THE EVENT ANY PART OF THE CHAPTER BY-LAWS IS OR BECOMES IN CONFLICT WITH THE SOCIETY BY-LAWS THEN THAT PART SHALL BE VOID AND THE SOCIETY BY-LAWS SHALL GOVERN. 5.5 THE LOCAL CHAPTERS SHALL FURNISH FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE FISCAL YEAR END. 5.6 A LOCAL CHAPTER'S AUTHORIZATION MAY BE WITHDRAWN BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT CAUSE UPON A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 5.7 UPON WITHDRAWAL OF A LOCAL CHAPTER'S AUTHORIZATION, ALL ASSETS, AFTER PAYMENT OF ALL LIABILITIES, SHALL BE TURNED OVER TO THE SECRETARY/TREASURER OF THE SOCIETY WHO SHALL HOLD SUCH ASSETS IN TRUST FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE THE LOCAL CHAPTER AUTHORIZATION IS WITHDRAWN. IF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DOES NOT RESTORE THE ASSETS TO THE LOCAL CHAPTER WITHIN SAID ONE YEAR PERIOD, THE ASSETS SHALL BE ADDED TO THE SOCIETY'S GENERAL FUNDS. |
| ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | A DRAFT COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GOVERNING BODY FOR REVIEW; HOWEVER, THE PRESIDENT/CEO REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN. |
| ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE POLICY AND WHEN ANY CONFLICT ARISES, DETERMINES THE COURSE OF ACTION PER THE POLICY DIRECTIVES. |
| COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS ANNUALLY TO PERFORM A REVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO. THEY APPROVE AN ANNUAL RAISES (IF APPLICABLE). THE CURRENT CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS WITH THE PRESIDENT/CEO TO DISCUSSS THE REVIEW, STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, COMPENSATION, ETC. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR, CHAIR, AND CHAIR-ELECT. |
| GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | FEDERAL LAW DOES NOT REQUIRE THAT SUCH DOCUMENTS BE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE UNLESS THEY WERE INCLUDED ON A FORM THAT IS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE. THEREFORE, THE SOCIETY DOES NOT MAKE SUCH DOCUMENTS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE. |
| RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER | FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | REVENUES OF OTHER CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES 131,917 EXPENSES OF OTHER CONSOLIDATED ENTITIES -79,136 |
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