Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 12-31-2013
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOUNDATION
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
401 MERRITT 7 PO BOX 5116
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NORWALK, CT06856
D Employer identification number

23-7211935
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 56,339,346
F Name and address of principal officer:
TERESA S POLLEY
401 MERRITT 7 PO BOX 5116
NORWALK,CT06856
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ACCOUNTINGFOUNDATION.ORG,FASB.ORG,GASB.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1972
M State of legal domicile: DE
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE MISSION OF THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOUNDATION (FAF) IS TO ESTABLISH FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING STANDARDS, THROUGH AN INDEPENDENT AND OPEN PROCESS, RESULTING IN FINANCIAL REPORTS THAT PROVIDE DECISION-USEFUL INFORMATION. THE FAF, ORGANIZED IN 1972, IS THE INDEPENDENT, PRIVATE-SECTOR ORGANIZATION WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT, ADMINISTRATION, AND FINANCES OF THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB), THE GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (GASB), AND THEIR ADVISORY COUNCILS, THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADVISORY COUNCIL (FASAC) AND THE GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADVISORY COUNCIL (GASAC), ALL OF WHICH WERE ESTABLISHED TO PERFORM DISTINCT FUNCTIONS IN THE PROCESS OF ESTABLISHING AND IMPROVING FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING STANDARDS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 17
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 15
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 184
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 0 0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,125,678 931,040
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 51,420,149 52,829,425
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 52,545,827 53,760,465
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 35,539,041 36,611,504
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 9,569,541 13,309,263
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 45,108,582 49,920,767
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 7,437,245 3,839,698
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 91,141,745 99,080,044
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 15,396,364 15,275,322
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 75,745,381 83,804,722
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
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Briefly describe the organization’s mission: ESTABLISH AND IMPROVE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING STANDARDS, THROUGH AN INDEPENDENT AND OPEN PROCESS, RESULTING IN FINANCIAL REPORTS THAT PROVIDE DECISION-USEFUL INFORMATION.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 32,763,005 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 41,180,960 )
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB)FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADVISORY COUNCIL (FASAC)THE FASB IS THE PRIVATE-SECTOR BOARD WITHIN THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOUNDATION (FAF) RESPONSIBLE FOR SETTING ACCOUNTING STANDARDS FOR NONGOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES IN THE UNITED STATES; THOSE STANDARDS ARE OFTEN REFERRED TO AS U.S. GAAP. THE MISSION OF THE FASB IS TO ESTABLISH AND IMPROVE STANDARDS OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING THAT FOSTER FINANCIAL REPORTING BY NONGOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES THAT PROVIDES DECISION-USEFUL INFORMATION TO INVESTORS AND OTHER USERS OF FINANCIAL REPORTS. THAT MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE AND INDEPENDENT PROCESS THAT ENCOURAGES BROAD PARTICIPATION, OBJECTIVELY CONSIDERS ALL STAKEHOLDER VIEWS, AND IS SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT BY THE FAF'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE FASB BELIEVES THAT BY FAITHFULLY IMPLEMENTING U.S. GAAP, ENTITIES WILL PRODUCE FINANCIAL REPORTS THAT PROVIDE USEFUL INFORMATION TO INVESTORS, CREDITORS, AND OTHER PROVIDERS OF CAPITAL. IN 2013, THE FASB CELEBRATED ITS 40TH YEAR AS THE STEWARD OF U.S. GAAP. IN 2013, THE FASB'S EFFORTS WERE PRIMARILY FOCUSED IN THREE AREAS:IMPROVING U.S. GAAP WHILE FOSTERING THE INTERNATIONAL CONVERGENCE OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS, PRIMARILY THROUGH JOINT STANDARDS SETTING PROJECTS WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (IASB);IMPROVING AND SIMPLIFYING U.S. ACCOUNTING STANDARDS FOR PRIVATE COMPANIES; REDUCING THE COMPLEXITY OF FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR ALL ENTITIES.IMPROVING U.S. GAAP WHILE FOSTERING CONVERGENCE- -THE FASB AND IASB CONTINUED WORK ON THE REMAINING FOUR JOINT PROJECTS - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, REVENUE RECOGNITION, LEASING, AND INSURANCE CONTRACTS, REACHING SEVERAL KEY PROJECT MILESTONES. -THE FASB ISSUED AN EXPOSURE DRAFT TO SOLICIT FEEDBACK ON A SUBSTANTIALLY CONVERGED APPROACH TO THE CLASSIFICATION AND MEASUREMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS. THE FASB AND IASB RECONSIDERED THAT PROPOSAL THROUGHOUT 2013 IN THE LIGHT OF FEEDBACK RECEIVED. -THE FASB CONTINUED ITS EFFORTS TO IMPROVE AND CONVERGE THE ACCOUNTING FOR THE IMPAIRMENT OF FINANCIAL ASSETS THROUGHOUT 2013, CONSIDERING FEEDBACK RECEIVED ON A LATE 2012 EXPOSURE DRAFT. -THE FASB AND THE IASB ISSUED A REVISED EXPOSURE DRAFT ON THE ACCOUNTING FOR LEASING AND BEGAN TO RECONSIDER THE FEEDBACK RECEIVED THROUGH COMMENT LETTERS AND PUBLIC OUTREACH. -THE FASB ISSUED AN EXPOSURE DRAFT ON THE ACCOUNTING FOR INSURANCE CONTRACTS THAT PROPOSED TO CONVERGE WITH MANY ASPECTS OF AN IASB PROPOSAL. THE FASB IS CURRENTLY DISCUSSING THE FEEDBACK RECEIVED ON THIS PROPOSAL. -THE FASB AND THE IASB SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED DISCUSSIONS OF A JOINT STANDARD ON REVENUE RECOGNITION AND BEGAN DRAFTING A CONVERGED STANDARD FOR ISSUANCE IN 2014. THE FASB EXPECTS TO SUBSTANTIALLY CONCLUDE ITS JOINT WORK PROGRAM IN 2014. GOING FORWARD, THE FASB WILL CONTINUE ITS EFFORTS TO FOSTER CONVERGENCE THOUGH OTHER MEANS, IN PARTICULAR, BY ESTABLISHING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER NATIONAL STANDARDS SETTERS AS WELL AS THE IASB. IN 2013, THE FASB BECAME A MEMBER OF THE IASB'S NEWLY FORMED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADVISORY FORUM (ASAF), A FORUM WHICH ALLOWS FASB REPRESENTATIVES TO PROVIDE U.S. INPUT INTO THE DEVELOPMENT OF IFRS. IT ALSO GIVES US A VALUABLE OPPORTUNITY TO COLLABORATE WITH OTHER NATIONAL STANDARD SETTERS TO DEVELOP HIGH QUALITY STANDARDS, BOTH AT THE GLOBAL AND NATIONAL LEVEL. IN ADDITION TO THOSE CONVERGENCE-RELATED ACTIVITIES, THE FASB COMPLETED A VARIETY OF PROJECTS TO IMPROVE ASPECTS OF U.S. GAAP, ISSUING 13 FINAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS UPDATES (ASUS).IMPROVING AND SIMPLIFYING U.S. ACCOUNTING STANDARDS FOR PRIVATE COMPANIES-2013 MARKS THE FIRST FULL YEAR OF OPERATIONS FOR THE PRIVATE COMPANY COUNCIL (PCC), ESTABLISHED TO STRENGTHEN THE PROCESS FOR IDENTIFYING AND CONSIDERING THE NEEDS OF PRIVATE COMPANY USERS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN THE STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT PROCESS. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2013 INCLUDE: -THE FASB AND PCC JOINTLY COMPLETED AND ISSUED THE PRIVATE COMPANY DECISION-MAKING FRAMEWORK: A GUIDE FOR EVALUATING FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING FOR PRIVATE COMPANIES (GUIDE). THE GUIDE IS A TOOL TO HELP THE PCC AND FASB CONSISTENTLY IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE THE NEED FOR EXCEPTIONS OR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING ALTERNATIVES FOR PRIVATE COMPANIES. -THE PCC ESTABLISHED ITS INITIAL AGENDA, DECIDING TO FOCUS ON THE ACCOUNTING FOR GOODWILL IN A BUSINESS COMBINATION, CONSOLIDATION OF RELATED PARTY VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES, AND THE ACCOUNTING FOR PLAIN VANILLA INTEREST RATE SWAPS. THE PCC REACHED CONCLUSIONS ABOUT RECOMMENDED CHANGES IN EACH OF THOSE AREAS; THE FASB ENDORSED THOSE RECOMMENDATIONS AND ISSUED PROPOSALS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT IN MID-2013. THE PCC AND FASB ARE CONSIDERING THAT FEEDBACK. -THE FASB ALSO ISSUED ASU NO. 2013-12, DEFINITION OF A PUBLIC BUSINESS ENTITY: AN ADDITION TO THE MASTER GLOSSARY, TO CLARIFY THE COMPANIES THAT WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO USE EXCEPTIONS OR ALTERNATIVES PROVIDED FOR PRIVATE COMPANIES. -THE FASB DEVELOPED AND ISSUED GUIDANCE CLARIFYING WHICH PRIVATE COMPANIES AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WERE ELIGIBLE TO USE A FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURE EXEMPTION REDUCING THE COMPLEXITY OF FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR ALL ENTITIES-IN RESPONSE TO CONCERNS ABOUT REPORTING COMPLEXITY ARISING FROM SO-CALLED "DISCLOSURE OVERLOAD," THE FASB ADDED A PROJECT TO IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DISCLOSURES IN NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. IN 2013, THE FASB SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED WORK ON A PROPOSED CONCEPTS STATEMENT-CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING: CHAPTER 8 NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (COMPLETED AND ISSUED FOR COMMENT IN MARCH 2014). THE PROPOSED FRAMEWORK WOULD GUIDE THE FASB IN MAKING DECISIONS ABOUT FUTURE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS. THE FASB ALSO HAS BEEN DEVELOPING A FRAMEWORK TO HELP PREPARERS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT WHAT INFORMATION TO INCLUDE IN NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. IN LATE 2013, THE FASB BEGAN TESTING THOSE PROPOSALS WITH SELECTED COMPANIES.THE FASB ALSO INITIATED A RESEARCH EFFORT TO IDENTIFY SPECIFIC PROVISIONS WITHIN U.S. GAAP THAT COULD BE SIMPLIFIED WITHOUT SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTING THE QUALITY OF REPORTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION. THE FASB EXPECTS TO CONSIDER THE OUTCOME OF THAT RESEARCH IN 2014.OTHER ACTIVITIESTHE FAF, THE FASB AND GASB LAUNCHED IN 2013 UPDATED WEBSITES THAT FEATURE MORE USER-FRIENDLY NAVIGATION AND "PLAIN ENGLISH" ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL REPORTING AND OTHER RELATED RESOURCES AT WWW.ACCOUNTINGFOUNDATION.ORG, WWW.FASB.ORG AND WWW.GASB.ORG.THE FASB IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ONGOING MAINTENANCE OF THE U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL REPORTING TAXONOMY (UGT) WHICH IS A LIST OF COMPUTER-READABLE TAGS IN XBRL, OR EXTENSIBLE BUSINESS REPORTING LANGUAGE, WHICH IS AN XML STANDARD FOR TAGGING BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS TO INCREASE THE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF BUSINESS INFORMATION BY USING A UNIFORM FORMAT. IN 2013, THE FASB LAUNCHED XBRL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES TO PROVIDE PREPARERS WITH ADDITIONAL INSIGHT AND SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDANCE FOR UTILIZING THE UGT AS THEY CREATE THEIR XBRL DOCUMENTS. IN 2013, THE FASB ISSUED AN INVITATION TO COMMENT ON WAYS TO IMPROVE U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL REPORTING TAXONOMY CALCULATION HIERARCHY. THE XBRL STAFF ALSO DEVELOPED AND ISSUED A NUMBER OF NONAUTHORITATIVE XBRL IMPLEMENTATION AND REFERENCE GUIDES FOR SEVERAL TOPICAL AREAS TO HELP PREPARERS UNDERSTAND AND USE THE TAXONOMY. THE FAF ESTABLISHED A FORMAL POST-IMPLEMENTATION REVIEW (PIR) FUNCTION TO FORMALIZE THE PROCESS OF REVIEWING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SIGNIFICANT STANDARDS THAT HAVE BEEN IN PLACE FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS. IN 2013, THE PIR TEAM COMPLETED REPORTS ON FASB STATEMENT NO. 141(R), BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND FASB STATEMENT NO. 109, ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAXES. THE PIR TEAM ALSO ISSUED ITS REPORT IN MARCH 2014 ON FASB STATEMENT NO. 157, FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS.THE FASAC COMPRISES 35 MEMBERS WHO REPRESENT A BROAD CROSS-SECTION OF THE FASB'S STAKEHOLDERS. THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF FASAC IS TO ADVISE THE FASB ON ISSUES RELATED TO PROJECTS ON THE FASB'S AGENDA, POSSIBLE NEW AGENDA ITEMS, PROJECT PRIORITIES, PROCEDURAL MATTERS THAT MAY REQUIRE THE ATTENTION OF THE FASB, AND OTHER MATTERS AS REQUESTED. FASAC MEETINGS PROVIDE THE FASB WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN AND DISCUSS THE VIEWS OF A VERY DIVERSE GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS FROM VARIED BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUNDS.FASAC MET FOUR TIMES IN 2013 WITH MEMBERS OF THE FASB, PROVIDING INPUT AND ADVICE ON A VARIETY OF BOTH TECHNICAL AND STRATEGIC ISSUES. THE FASAC CHAIRMAN PRESENTED TO THE FASB A VARIETY OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING THE OPERATIONS AND EFFECTIVENESS OF FASB'S VARIOUS ADVISORY COMMITTEES. THE FASB IMPLEMENTED THOSE RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2013.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 7,500,813 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 9,097,725 )
GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (GASB)GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADVISORY COUNCIL (GASAC)THE GASB IS THE PRIVATE-SECTOR BOARD WITHIN THE FAF RESPONSIBLE FOR SETTING ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. THE GASB ESTABLISHES ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING STANDARDS THAT RESULT IN THE COMMUNICATION OF DECISION-USEFUL INFORMATION AND THAT FACILITATE PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY OF GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL OPERATIONS FOR CITIZENS AND OTHER CONSTITUENCIES, SUCH AS LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT BODIES, AND INVESTORS AND CREDITORS. WHETHER SETTING NEW STANDARDS, IMPROVING EXISTING ONES, OR HELPING CONSTITUENTS TO IMPLEMENT AND UNDERSTAND THOSE STANDARDS, GASB'S AIM IS TO PROMOTE GREATER TRANSPARENCY, TO SUPPORT WELL-INFORMED DECISION MAKING, AND TO HELP USERS ASSESS A GOVERNMENT'S FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY. THE GASB IN 2013 ISSUED THREE FINAL STATEMENTS. GOVERNMENT COMBINATIONS AS ADDRESSED IN STATEMENT NO. 69, GOVERNMENT COMBINATIONS AND DISPOSALS OF GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, ARE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS. IN ADDITION TO ADDRESSING GOVERNMENT COMBINATIONS THEMSELVES-SUCH AS THE MERGER OF NEIGHBORING SCHOOL DISTRICTS-STATEMENT 69 ALSO ADDRESSES HOW A GOVERNMENT SHOULD ACCOUNT FOR DISPOSALS OF GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS THAT IT HAS TRANSFERRED OR SOLD, SUCH AS A LOCAL SEWER DISTRICT THAT IS SOLD TO BE COMBINED WITH A LARGER, REGIONAL AUTHORITY. STATEMENT NO. 70, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR NONEXCHANGE FINANCIAL GUARANTEES, PROVIDES RECOGNITION, MEASUREMENT, AND DISCLOSURE GUIDANCE FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THAT EXTEND THESE KINDS OF GUARANTEES. A NONEXCHANGE FINANCIAL GUARANTEE TAKES PLACE WHEN A GOVERNMENT COMMITS TO INDEMNIFY THE HOLDER OF A FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OF ANOTHER GOVERNMENT WHILE GENERALLY RECEIVING LITTLE OR NO COMPENSATION IN RETURN. STATEMENT NO. 71, PENSION TRANSITION FOR CONTRIBUTIONS MADE SUBSEQUENT TO THE MEASUREMENT DATE, ADDRESSES THE TRANSITION PROVISIONS OF STATEMENT NO. 68, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR PENSIONS. THE STATEMENT ELIMINATES A POTENTIAL SOURCE OF UNDERSTATEMENT OF BEGINNING NET POSITION AND EXPENSE FOR GOVERNMENTS THAT ARE FIRST IMPLEMENTING STATEMENT 68.THE GASB ISSUED AN EXPOSURE DRAFT, MEASUREMENT OF ELEMENTS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND A PRELIMINARY VIEWS, FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT AND APPLICATION. THE EXPOSURE DRAFT PROPOSED NEW ACCOUNTING CONCEPTS FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AND LED TO THE ISSUANCE OF A FINAL STATEMENT OF GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING CONCEPTS IN EARLY 2014. THE PRELIMINARY VIEWS PROPOSES NEW STANDARDS REGARDING HOW FAIR VALUE SHOULD BE DETERMINED, WHICH INVESTMENTS SHOULD BE MEASURED AT THEIR "FAIR VALUE," AND WHAT NOTE DISCLOSURES SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS. A PRELIMINARY VIEWS DOCUMENT IS DESIGNED TO ELICIT COMMENTS FROM GASB STAKEHOLDERS AT A RELATIVELY EARLY PROJECT STAGE. PENSION OUTREACH ACTIVITIES AND THE RELEASE OF AN IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE ADDRESSING PENSION PLAN REPORTING ISSUES WAS A SIGNIFICANT FOCUS DURING 2013. THE PENSION STANDARDS ISSUED BY THE BOARD IN 2012 PROVIDE SIGNIFICANT INFORMATIONAL BENEFITS IN TERMS OF TRANSPARENCY, CONSISTENCY AND COMPARABILITY, BUT WE REALIZE THAT TO BRING EVERYONE UP TO SPEED ON THE CHANGES THAT HAVE TAKEN PLACE AND WHAT MUST BE DONE AS A RESULT, A WIDE ARRAY OF RESOURCES ALONG WITH EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNICATION EFFORTS TO SUPPORT THEM WERE NEEDED TO ASSIST OUR STAKEHOLDERS AS THEY MOVED TOWARD IMPLEMENTATION. THE COMPANION PROJECT TO 2012'S PENSION STANDARDS ADDRESSES OTHER POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB). THE GASB ENGAGED IN SIGNIFICANT DELIBERATIONS ON OPEB OVER THE COURSE OF 2013 AND IS POISED TO ISSUE AN EXPOSURE DRAFT IN 2014 THAT RESULTS FROM THE REEXAMINATION OF HOW RETIREE HEALTHCARE AND OTHER RETIREE BENEFITS ARE REPORTED. ONCE FINAL OPEB STANDARDS ARE ISSUED, THEY ARE EXPECTED TO PROVIDE THE SIMILAR INFORMATIONAL BENEFITS AS THOSE PROVIDED BY THE RECENT PENSION STANDARDS.JUST BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR, THE GASB APPROVED AN EXPOSURE DRAFT THAT IS DESIGNED TO UPDATE THE PROCESS THAT GOVERNMENTS USE TO IDENTIFY THE APPROPRIATE ACCOUNTING LITERATURE TO FOLLOW FOR CHANGES IN THE GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL REPORTING ENVIRONMENT. THIS UPDATE ELEVATES THE STATUS OF GUIDANCE PROVIDED THROUGH STAFF IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES. A SECOND COMPANION DOCUMENT EXPOSES THE ELEVATED IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE.WHILE THE MAJORITY OF TIME IS DEVOTED TO DEVELOPING ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS, THE GASB STAFF SPENDS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF TIME HELPING STAKEHOLDERS UNDERSTAND AND IMPLEMENT STANDARDS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH DIRECT ASSISTANCE ADDRESSING THEIR SPECIFIC FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES. DURING THE PAST YEAR, THE GASB RESPONDED TO 1591 TECHNICAL INQUIRIES THAT REQUIRED A SPECIFIC RESPONSE ABOUT THE APPLICATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR STANDARDS. IN ADDITION, THE GASB BOARD AND STAFF MADE 111 PRESENTATIONS AT CONFERENCES AND STAKEHOLDER EVENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND PUBLISHED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE UNDERSTANDABILITY OF GASB STANDARDS, INCLUDING PLAIN LANGUAGE ARTICLES, PODCASTS, A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, AND A USER-ORIENTED ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER. IN 2013, THE GASB LAUNCHED A NEW, ONLINE PLATFORM FOR THE GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING RESEARCH SYSTEM(GARS ONLINE). PREVIOUSLY AVAILABLE ONLY ON CD-ROM, GARS ONLINE PROVIDES EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE, AND EASY ACCESS TO ALL U.S. GAAP AND RELATED LITERATURE FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. GARS ONLINE IS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH FOUR SERVICE PLANS TO ACCOMMODATE THE VARYING NEEDS OF DIFFERENT STAKEHOLDERS. THE GASB ALSO LAUNCHED IN 2013 AN UPDATED WEBSITE THAT FEATURES MORE USER-FRIENDLY NAVIGATION AND "PLAIN ENGLISH" RESOURCES THAT PROVIDE EXTENSIVE BACKGROUND ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING ISSUES FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AT WWW.GASB.ORG. THE WEBSITE REDESIGN FOLLOWS THE LAUNCH OF THE FAF AND FASB NEW WEBSITES, BRANDING, AND LOGOS.IN 2013, THE FAF'S PIR TEAM COMPLETED ITS REVIEW OF GASB STATEMENTS NO. 141R, BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND GASB STATEMENTS NO. 10, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR RISK FINANCING AND RELATED INSURANCE ISSUES, TOGETHER WITH NO. 30, RISK FINANCING OMNIBUS, AN AMENDMENT OF GASB STATEMENT NO. 10. THE REPORT CONCLUDED THAT THESE STANDARDS, WHICH WERE ESTABLISHED TO IMPROVE THE CONSISTENCY AND COMPARABILITY IN REPORTING U.S. STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS' INSURANCE ACTIVITIES, ACHIEVE THEIR PURPOSE. THE THIRTY-MEMBER GASAC IS AN ORGANIZATION OF KNOWLEDGEABLE AND EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS REPRESENTING THE GASB'S VARIED STAKEHOLDERS WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR SERVICES TO WORK WITH THE GASB IN AN ADVISORY CAPACITY TO ENHANCE THE STANDARD SETTING PROCESS BY CONSULTING WITH THE GASB ON TECHNICAL ISSUES, PROJECT PRIORITIES, AND OTHER MATTERS LIKELY TO CONCERN THE GASB. GASAC MEMBERS ALSO PROVIDE AN IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION LINK BETWEEN THE GASB AND STAKEHOLDER GROUPS, AND THEY STRIVE TO ENSURE THAT STAKEHOLDER VIEWS ARE CONSISTENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATED TO THE GASB ON A TIMELY BASIS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet40,263,818
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
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Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
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Yes
 
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Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...
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No
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Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
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No
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment........
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Yes
 
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Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part IIIClick to see attachment............................
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No
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Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
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No
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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
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No
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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
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No
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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
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No
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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
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No
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If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
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Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2013)
Page 4
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II...
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I........ Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I................... Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, complete Schedule L, Part II.................... Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV .......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2013)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
87
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
184
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
17
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
15
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CT , DE , DC
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletPETER SPENCER401 MERRITT 7 PO BOX 5116NORWALKCT06856 (203) 847-0700
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) JOHN J BRENNAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 4.00
.......................   		X           65,000 0 0
(2) JEFFREY J DIERMEIER........................................................................
TRUSTEE, CHAIRMAN
 10.00
.......................   		X   X       150,000 0 0
(3) CYNTHIA P EISENHAUER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 4.00
.......................   		X           65,000 0 0
(4) DENNIS M KASS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 4.00
.......................   		X           65,000 0 0
(5) LUIS M VICEIRA........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           61,667 0 0
(6) EDWARD E NUSBAUM........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) CAROL A JOHN DAVIDSON........................................................................
TRUSTEE, VICE CHAIRMAN
 5.00
.......................   		X           75,000 0 0
(8) WMMACK LAWHON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 4.00
.......................   		X           65,000 0 0
(9) STEPHEN R HOWE JR........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) ANN MARIE PETACH........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           55,000 0 0
(11) MICHELLE R SEITZ........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           55,000 0 0
(12) W DANIEL EBERSOLE........................................................................
TRUSTEE, TREASURER
 3.00
.......................   		X   X       55,000 0 0
(13) PAUL G CAMELL........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           55,000 0 0
(14) CHARLES S COX........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           55,000 0 0
(15) JOHN C DUGAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           55,000 0 0
(16) TERI L LIST-STOLL........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           55,000 0 0
(17) TERRY WARFIELD........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           33,279 0 0
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) TERESA S POLLEY........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 40.00
.......................   		    X       656,502 0 45,827
(19) RONALD P GUERRETTE........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00
.......................   		    X       376,567 0 71,759
(20) JODI P DOTTORI........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OF STAFF
 40.00
.......................   		    X       304,455 0 90,396
(21) JEFFREY W RUBIN........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL
 40.00
.......................   		    X       280,613 0 78,708
(22) ROBERT H ATTMORE........................................................................
CHAIRMAN, GASB THROUGH 6/30
 40.00
.......................   		      X     224,723 0 28,170
(23) LESLIE F SEIDMAN........................................................................
CHAIRMAN, FASB THROUGH 6/30
 40.00
.......................   		      X     492,491 0 54,731
(24) RUSSELL G GOLDEN........................................................................
CHAIRMAN, FASB
 40.00
.......................   		      X     891,134 0 69,591
(25) DAVID A VAUDT........................................................................
CHAIRMAN, GASB
 40.00
.......................   		      X     319,598 0 55,522
(26) JAMES L KROEKER........................................................................
VICE CHAIRMAN, FASB
 40.00
.......................   		      X     347,688 0 32,689
(27) LAWRENCE W SMITH........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 40.00
.......................   		        X   855,457 0 97,825
(28) MARC A SEIGEL........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 40.00
.......................   		        X   736,219 0 58,738
(29) THOMAS J LINSMEIER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 40.00
.......................   		        X   817,758 0 104,153
(30) DARYL E BUCK........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 40.00
.......................   		        X   741,634 0 63,568
(31) R HAROLD SCHROEDER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 40.00
.......................   		        X   751,142 0 85,712
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 8,760,927 0 937,389
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet87
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
MAGNA CONSTRUCTION30 PAIVE STREETSTAMFORDCT06902 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR 1,308,695
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP10 WESTPORT ROADWILTONCT06897 PAYMENTS FOR FELLOWS 785,948
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS400 CAMPUS DRIVEFLORHAM PARKNJ07932 PAYMENTS FOR FELLOWS 542,455
ERNST & YOUNG200 PLAZA DRIVESECAUCUSNJ07094 PAYMENTS FOR FELLOWS 534,728
K & L GATES1601 K STREET NWWASHINGTONDC20006 CONSULTANT EXTERNAL RELATIONS 504,794
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet15
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		 
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet  
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet  
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 871,447     871,447
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 11,737     11,737
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 2,126,000  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 2,066,407  
c Gain or (loss) 59,593  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 59,593     59,593
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 853,970
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 512,474
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 341,496 341,496    
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a ACCOUNTING SUPPORT FEES 900099 32,917,201 32,917,201    
b LICENSE FEE AND SUBSCRIPTION REVE 900099 16,997,882 16,997,882    
c CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT 900099 2,539,003 0   2,539,003
d All other revenue .... 22,106 22,106    
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 52,476,192
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 53,760,465 50,278,685 0 3,481,780
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 5,386,110 2,516,339 2,869,771  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 24,071,455 21,767,750 2,303,705  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 3,012,801 2,619,744 393,057  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 2,964,471 2,261,745 702,726  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,176,667 1,011,799 164,868  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 1,199,853 711,625 488,228  
b Legal ......... 58,479 3,110 55,369  
c Accounting ........... 199,060   199,060  
d Lobbying ........... 481,392 481,392    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 2,165   2,165  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........        
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 439,015 111,492 327,523  
14 Information technology ...... 796,822 361,129 435,693  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 2,078,190 1,344,932 733,258  
17 Travel ............ 669,149 623,713 45,436  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 663,228 394,968 268,260  
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 800,026 651,840 148,186  
23 Insurance .............. 200,852   200,852  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a COST OF LICENSE FEE AND 3,919,907 3,919,907    
b PLACEMENT & RECRUITING 691,951 652,397 39,554  
c SUBSCRIPTION & LIBRARY 339,574 326,994 12,580  
d BILLING AND COLLECTION 239,400 239,400    
e All other expenses 530,200 263,542 266,658  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 49,920,767 40,263,818 9,656,949 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 3,733,321 1 3,804,937
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 8,682,643 2 10,303,207
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 6,298,449 4 5,336,755
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 101,409 8 78,660
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 264,026 9 314,865
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 12,772,435
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 10,054,405 1,025,530 10c 2,718,030
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 68,715,325 11 72,139,972
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 2,321,042 12 2,390,366
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 0 15 1,993,252
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 91,141,745 16 99,080,044
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 845,897 17 655,418
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 6,436,934 19 6,518,106
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 8,113,533 25 8,101,798
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 15,396,364 26 15,275,322
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 75,745,381 27 83,804,722
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 75,745,381 33 83,804,722
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 91,141,745 34 99,080,044
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
53,760,465
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
49,920,767
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
3,839,698
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
75,745,381
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-577,930
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
4,797,573
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
83,804,722
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
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Name of the organization
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

23-7211935
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total  

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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 30,079,783 35,286,613 31,225,803 38,220,788 32,917,201 167,730,188
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 30,079,783 35,286,613 31,225,803 38,220,788 32,917,201 167,730,188
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 167,730,188
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 30,079,783 35,286,613 31,225,803 38,220,788 32,917,201 167,730,188
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 1,448,199 1,286,945 1,212,046 1,060,769 953,145 5,961,104
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..         2,539,003 2,539,003
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). 176,230,295
12
12
86,614,462
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
95.180 %
15
15
95.660 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.SchCMd Bullet Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

23-7211935
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...... 0  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 726,800  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 726,800  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 45,274,060  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 46,000,860  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................. 250,000  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		6,000,000
c Total lobbying expenditures 640,000 620,000 740,000 726,800 2,726,800
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,500,000
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures       0  
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ............................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, line 2; and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART II-A, LINE 1B LOBBYING COSTS INCLUDES EXPENSES PAID TO CONSULTANTS AND OTHER COSTS TO REGULARLY MONITOR PROPOSED LEGISLATION THAT MAY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY AFFECT FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING STANDARDS, AND FROM TIME TO TIME WE REACH OUT TO CONGRESSIONAL STAFF AND OTHERS WITH RESPECT TO SUCH LEGISLATION. DURING 2013, WE ENGAGED IN LOBBYING EFFORTS WITH RESPECT TO LEGISLATION (I) IMPLEMENTATION OF P.L. 111-203, WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT AND (II) SEQUESTRATION, INCLUDING THE BUDGET CONTROL ACT.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions. SchDMd Bullet Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

23-7211935
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   5,129,644 3,702,334 1,427,310
d Equipment ................   7,642,791 6,352,071 1,290,720
e Other .................       0
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 2,718,030
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
ACCRUED PAYROLL AND RELATED BENEFITS 1,134,789
ACCRUED RENT EXPENSE 2,728,666
ACCRUED PENSION COSTS 3,705,639
ACCRUED 457B PLAN COSTS 532,704





Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 8,101,798
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 49,370,463
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -577,930
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 110,000
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -467,930
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 49,838,393
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 2,165
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 3,919,907
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 3,922,072
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 53,760,465
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 46,108,695
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 110,000
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 110,000
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 45,998,695
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 2,165
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 3,919,907
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 3,922,072
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 49,920,767
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION IS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. MANAGEMENT HAS REVIEWED TAX POSITIONS FOR OPEN TAX YEARS AND DETERMINED THAT A PROVISION FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IS NOT REQUIRED. THE FOUNDATION IS CURRENTLY OPEN TO AUDIT UNDER THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND STATE TAXING AUTHORITIES FOR THE YEARS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2010 THROUGH 2012.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF SUBSCRIPTION AND LICENSE FEE REVENUE 3,919,907.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF SUBSCRIPTION AND LICENSE FEE REVENUE 3,919,907.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

23-7211935
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? ...............................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES ATTEND MEETINGS AND ROUNDTABLES WITH INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD ON ISSUES RELATED TO INTERNATIONAL CONVERGENCE OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS 271,504
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC - 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES ATTEND MEETINGS WITH STANDARD SETTERS AND OTHERS ON ISSUES RELATED TO INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS 33,757
SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES ATTEND MEETINGS WITH STANDARD SETTERS AND OTHERS ON ISSUES RELATED TO INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS 21,053
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 326,314
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 326,314
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2013
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A).......................................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)...............................................
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713)................................................
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

23-7211935
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)TERESA S POLLEYPRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 498,800
0 		50,000
0 		107,702
0 		40,747
0 		5,080
0 		702,329
0 		0
0
(2)RONALD P GUERRETTEVICE PRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 309,381
0 		17,500
0 		49,686
0 		47,651
0 		24,108
0 		448,326
0 		0
0
(3)JODI P DOTTORIVICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OF STAFF (i)
(ii)		 265,127
0 		33,000
0 		6,328
0 		55,101
0 		35,295
0 		394,851
0 		0
0
(4)JEFFREY W RUBINVICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL (i)
(ii)		 256,534
0 		18,000
0 		6,079
0 		48,512
0 		30,196
0 		359,321
0 		0
0
(5)ROBERT H ATTMORECHAIRMAN, GASB THROUGH 6/30 (i)
(ii)		 194,766
0 		0
0 		29,957
0 		25,066
0 		3,104
0 		252,893
0 		0
0
(6)LESLIE F SEIDMANCHAIRMAN, FASB THROUGH 6/30 (i)
(ii)		 422,738
0 		0
0 		69,753
0 		36,390
0 		18,341
0 		547,222
0 		0
0
(7)RUSSELL G GOLDENCHAIRMAN, FASB (i)
(ii)		 756,459
0 		0
0 		134,675
0 		35,592
0 		33,999
0 		960,725
0 		0
0
(8)DAVID A VAUDTCHAIRMAN, GASB (i)
(ii)		 269,705
0 		0
0 		49,893
0 		47,148
0 		8,374
0 		375,120
0 		0
0
(9)JAMES L KROEKERVICE CHAIRMAN, FASB (i)
(ii)		 253,928
0 		0
0 		93,760
0 		24,347
0 		8,342
0 		380,377
0 		0
0
(10)LAWRENCE W SMITHBOARD MEMBER (i)
(ii)		 667,527
0 		0
0 		187,930
0 		63,434
0 		34,391
0 		953,282
0 		0
0
(11)MARC A SEIGELBOARD MEMBER (i)
(ii)		 667,527
0 		0
0 		68,692
0 		24,347
0 		34,391
0 		794,957
0 		0
0
(12)THOMAS J LINSMEIERBOARD MEMBER (i)
(ii)		 667,786
0 		0
0 		149,972
0 		70,791
0 		33,362
0 		921,911
0 		0
0
(13)DARYL E BUCKBOARD MEMBER (i)
(ii)		 667,536
0 		0
0 		74,098
0 		36,631
0 		26,937
0 		805,202
0 		0
0
(14)R HAROLD SCHROEDERBOARD MEMBER (i)
(ii)		 665,228
0 		0
0 		85,914
0 		49,018
0 		36,694
0 		836,854
0 		0
0
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2013
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
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PART I, LINE 1A GROSS-UP PAYMENTS ARE PROVIDED RELATIVE TO CERTAIN RETIREMENT PLAN PAYMENTS. SUCH PAYMENTS ARE TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR A PORTION OF HEALTH CLUB DUES AT SELECTED FACILITIES, WHICH ARE INCLUDED AS COMPENSATION.
PART I, LINE 4B THE FOUNDATION SPONSORED A NON-QUALIFIED SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN (SERP) TO PROVIDE ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS (THOSE HIRED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2008) WITH DEFINED BENEFITS SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT TO THE BENEFITS PROVIDED UNDER THE FOUNDATION'S EMPLOYEES' PENSION PLAN ON COMPENSATION IN EXCESS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) COMPENSATION LIMIT. BENEFITS IN THE SERP VEST WHEN A PARTICIPANT COMPLETES 5 YEARS OF SERVICE, AND COMPENSATION (INCLUDING TAX GROSS-UPS) IS RECOGNIZED IN THE 5TH YEAR AND EACH ELIGIBLE SERVICE YEAR THEREAFTER. THE SERP WAS TERMINATED EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2013. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE PLAN, FINAL PAYOUTS TO VESTED PARTICIPANTS WILL OCCUR IN EARLY 2015, AFTER A MANDATORY DEFERRAL PERIOD. IN ADDITION, THE FAF PROVIDES ADDITIONAL DEFINED CONTRIBUTIONS TO PARTICIPANTS WHOSE ANNUAL COMPENSATION IS IN EXCESS OF THE IRC COMPENSATION LIMIT, FIRST TO A 457(B) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN, AND IF THAT LIMIT IS REACHED DURING A CALENDAR YEAR, THEN CASH PAYMENTS (INCLUDING TAX GROSS-UPS) ARE MADE TO ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS. THE FOLLOWING COVERED INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE FOUNDATION'S SERP AND OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS IN 2013 AND RECEIVED AND/OR WERE DEEMED TO HAVE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS: TERESA POLLEY - $103,840 RONALD GUERRETTE- $39,948 LAWRENCE SMITH- $178,985 LESLIE SEIDMAN- $67,822 THOMAS LINSMEIER- $144,346 ROBERT ATTMORE- $23,764 DAVID VAUDT- $2,402 RUSSELL GOLDEN- $132,415 DARYL BUCK- $70,236 HAROLD SCHROEDER - $79,772 JODI DOTTORI- $4,592 JEFFREY RUBIN- $1,279
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
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"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

23-7211935
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ......Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) ERNST YOUNG STEPHEN HOWE IS AMERICAS MANAGING PARTNER-ERNST & YOUNG,LLP/TRUSTEE OF FAF 2,039,856 THERE ARE SEVERAL TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN ERNST & YOUNG AND THE FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION LICENSES SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES TO ITS AUTHORITATIVE LITERATURE TO ERNST & YOUNG FOR ITS INTERNAL USE AS WELL AS SUBLICENSING AND ARE SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO THOSE FEES CHARGED TO SIMILARLY SIZED LICENSEES. IN ADDITION, ERNST & YOUNG PURCHASES HARDCOPY PUBLICATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS OF THE AUTHORITATIVE LITERATURE. THESE TRANSACTIONS ARE AT ARMS-LENGTH, AND BASED UPON THE FOUNDATION'S STATUS AS THE AUTHORITATIVE STANDARD SETTER FOR ACCOUNTING, ARE A NECESSITY. IN ADDITION, SEVERAL MEMBERS OF ERNST & YOUNG PARTICIPATED IN THE FAF'S FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. THESE INDIVIDUALS WORK AT THE FASB & GASB FOR PERIODS RANGING FROM 18-24 MONTHS, AND FAF REIMBURSES ERNST & YOUNG AN AGREED UPON FEE FOR THEIR SERVICES. STEPHEN HOWE HAS NO DIRECT INVOLVEMENT IN NEGOTIATING THE TERMS OR AMOUNTS IN THE AGREEMENTS AND RECEIVES NO BENEFIT FROM THE TRANSACTIONS.   No
(2) GRANT THORNTON LLP EDWARD NUSBAUM IS CEO OF GRANT THORNTON/TRUSTEE OF FAF 255,211 THERE ARE SEVERAL TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN GRANT THORNTON AND THE FOUNDATION. GRANT THORNTON PURCHASES HARDCOPY PUBLICATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS OF THE AUTHORITATIVE LITERATURE. THESE TRANSACTIONS ARE AT ARMS-LENGTH, AND BASED UPON THE FOUNDATION'S STATUS AS THE AUTHORITATIVE STANDARD SETTER FOR ACCOUNTING, ARE A NECESSITY. IN ADDITION, SEVERAL MEMBERS OF GRANT THORNTON PARTICIPATED IN THE FAF'S FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM. THESE INDIVIDUALS WORK AT THE FASB & GASB FOR PERIODS RANGING FROM 18-24 MONTHS, AND FAF REIMBURSES GRANT THORNTON AN AGREED UPON FEE FOR THEIR SERVICES. EDWARD NUSBAUM HAS NO DIRECT INVOLVEMENT IN NEGOTIATING THE TERMS OR AMOUNTS IN THE AGREEMENTS AND RECEIVES NO BENEFIT FROM THE TRANSACTIONS.   No
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SCHEDULE O
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

23-7211935
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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO IT BEING FILED. IN ADDITION, A COPY OF THE A FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEE PRIOR TO IT BEING FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE FOUNDATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT COVERS THE FASB AND GASB BOARD MEMBERS, THE FAF PRESIDENT & CEO, AND ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE FAF. ON A QUARTERLY BASIS THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT THEIR INTERESTS THAT WOULD POSE A CONFLICT TO THE FOUNDATION. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE POLICY CAN INCLUDE TERMINATION. THE FAF ALSO MAINTAINS AN OMBUDS POLICY APPLICABLE TO ALL FAF EMPLOYEES AND THE MEMBERS OF THE FAF BOARD OF TRUSTEES. UNDER THE OMBUDS POLICY, EACH EMPLOYEE AND TRUSTEE HAS AN AFFIRMATIVE DUTY TO REPORT PROMPTLY VIOLATIONS OF LAWS AND UNETHICAL (INCLUDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST), UNWANTED AND/OR QUESTIONABLE BEHAVIOR. THE OMBUDS POLICY PROVIDES SPECIFIC PROTECTIONS FROM EMPLOYMENT RETALIATION TO INDIVIDUALS WHO, IN GOOD FAITH, REPORT POTENTIAL VIOLATIONS OF THE OMBUDS AND OTHER POLICIES OF THE FAF. THE FAF IS ALSO IN THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING A STAND-ALONE CODE OF ETHICS/CONFLICTS POLICY THAT WILL BE APPLICABLE TO THE FAF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE FINANCE AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE FAF BOARD OF TRUSTEES, WHICH IS COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES, HAS THE AUTHORITY TO RECOMMEND ANNUAL COMPENSATION PARAMETERS FOR THE KEY EMPLOYEES, WHICH INCLUDES THE FAF PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, FASB CHAIRMAN AND GASB CHAIRMAN, AND CERTAIN OTHER FAF EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING FASB AND GASB MEMBERS. THESE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE BASED ON STUDIES CONDUCTED BY INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS THAT PERFORM MARKET RESEARCH AND PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE COMPENSATION COMPARABILITY REPORTS. THE APPOINTMENTS AND EVALUATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE FAF BOARD OF TRUSTEES, WHICH IS COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE FASB AND GASB MEMBERS ANNUALLY, AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE FAF BOARD OF TRUSTEES, WHICH IS COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE FAF PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ANNUALLY. THE APPOINTMENTS AND EVALUATIONS COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE THE SPECIFIC COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATION FOR THE FASB AND GASB MEMBERS, WHILE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE THE SPECIFIC COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATION FOR THE FAF PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THESE COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS WILL THEN BE PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THEIR APPROVAL. COMPREHENSIVE COMPENSATION STUDIES OF KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION ARE CONDUCTED EVERY THREE YEARS, WITH THE LAST STUDY BEING PERFORMED IN 2011. IN THE INTERVENING YEARS, THE COMPENSATION DATA IS UPDATED BY THE CONSULTANTS BASED ON MARKETPLACE DATA. ADDITIONALLY, DURING 2012, AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTING FIRM PROVIDED WRITTEN OPINIONS AFFIRMING (1) THE FAIRNESS (UNDER THE INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS RULES PROMULGATED PURSUANT TO THE IRC) OF THE COMPENSATION DETERMINATIONS MADE BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR 2011 WITH RESPECT TO KEY EMPLOYEES, AND (2) THE FAIRNESS OF 2011 TRUSTEE COMPENSATION. FOR OTHER FAF EMPLOYEES, SALARY RANGES ARE REVIEWED EVERY THREE YEARS ON THE BASIS OF MARKET COMPENSATION DATA PROVIDED BY INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS. DURING THE INTERVENING YEARS, SALARY RANGES ARE ADJUSTED FOR INFLATION. THE MOST RECENT COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF FAF STAFF SALARY RANGES WAS PERFORMED IN 2010 FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN 2011. A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW IS CURRENTLY IN-PROCESS, WITH AN IMPLEMENTATION OF REVISED FAF STAFF SALARY RANGES SCHEDULED FOR MID-2014.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ANNUAL REPORT, WHICH INCLUDES THE FOUNDATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE LOCATED ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. AT THIS TIME, THE FOUNDATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: PENSION RELATED CHANGES-AMOUNTS REFLECTED AS OTHER CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 4,797,573.
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