Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal 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
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 08-01-2015 , and ending 07-31-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
220 LEIGH FARM ROAD
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
DURHAM, NC277078110
D Employer identification number

13-0432265
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 317,332,617
F Name and address of principal officer:
BARRY MELANCON
1211 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
NEW YORK,NY10036
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 6 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.AICPA.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)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1916
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION WHOSE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSES ARE TO SERVE AND UNITE THE ACCOUNTANCY PROFESSION, TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN HIGH PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, TO ADVANCE THE SCIENCE OF ACCOUNTANCY, TO DEVELOP AND IMPROVE ACOUNTANCY EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 264
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 261
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 951
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 1,634
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 4,600,246
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 292,967
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 131,063,470 135,262,470
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 93,327,346 93,502,115
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 11,177,112 6,369,832
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 9,088,577 9,495,212
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 244,656,505 244,629,629
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 5,654,425 5,618,657
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) 117,189,229 116,818,694
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).... 125,682,692 131,481,882
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 248,526,346 253,919,233
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -3,869,841 -9,289,604
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 225,740,262 200,626,710
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 191,680,662 181,441,840
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 34,059,600 19,184,870
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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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 ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION WHOSE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSES ARE TO SERVE AND UNITE THE ACCOUNTANCY PROFESSION, TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN HIGH PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, TO ADVANCE THE SCIENCE OF ACCOUNTANCY, TO DEVELOP AND IMPROVE ACOUNTANCY EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXAMINATION OF CANDIDATES.
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 $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: APPROXIMATELY 418,000 VOTING MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF MEMBERSHIP PRODUCTS & SERVICES, SUCH AS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
UNIFORM CPA EXAMINATIONS: TOTAL NUMBER OF EXAM SECTIONS GRADED - APPROXIMATELY 253,000
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES AND CONFERENCES; GAVE OVER 2300 GROUP STUDY CPE PRESENTATIONS WITH NUMEROUS CPE INDIVIDUAL STUDY COURSES AND 65 CONFERENCES FOR MEMBERS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
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Form 990 (2015)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...
2
 
No
3
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.............
3
 
No
4
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 II..............
4
 
 
5
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.................
5
Yes
 
6
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..................
6
 
No
7
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...
7
 
No
8
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.............
8
 
No
9
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..............
9
Yes
 
10
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......
10
 
No
11
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...................
11a
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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 IV.....Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
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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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 domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
 
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 ...................
25b
 
 
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 "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
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.........
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 ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
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...
28c
 
No
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 ........Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
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.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
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 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
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
 
 
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 VIClick to see attachment
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
 
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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
461
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
951
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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 FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
 
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.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring 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
 
 
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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
264
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
261
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
NC , NY
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, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletTIMOTHY LASPALUTO220 LEIGH FARM ROAD   DURHAM,NC277078110 (919) 402-4500
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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) ANNE M NORTHUP......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X           55,000 0 0
(2) BARRY C MELANCON......................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO
 40.00
.................
1.00 		X   X       1,938,068 0 123,991
(3) CHRISTOPHER SCHMIDT......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) DAVID K MORGAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
0.30 		X           0 0 0
(5) DAVID STANFORD......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) DEANN A HILL......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) DORRI C MCWHORTER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) EDUARDO JORDAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) ERIC L HANSEN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) FREDERICK NISWANDER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) GARY W REYNOLDS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) GRANT ASHLEY......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
0.30 		X           0 0 0
(13) J MICHAEL KIRKLAND......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) JEAN M HOBBY......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) KIMBERLY N ELLISON-TAYLOR......................................................................
VICE CHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR
 20.00
.................
1.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(16) MARJERY L PIERCEY......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) MARK PETER BEGICH......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.................
  		X           36,950 0 0
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Form 990 (2015)
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) MARY STONE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................0.30 		X           0 0 0
(19) MYRIAM MADDEN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) NANCY A BAGRANOFF........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................0.30 		X           0 0 0
(21) PAUL CURTH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) STEPHEN W CHRISTIAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) THERESA GRAFENSTINE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) THOMAS BRODERICK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) TIM CHRISTEN........................................................................
CHAIRMAN, VICE CHAIRMAN
 35.00
.......................1.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(26) TOMMYE E BARIE........................................................................
CHAIR, PAST CHAIR, & DIRECTOR
 10.00
.......................1.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(27) TRACEY C GOLDEN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) WILLIAM E BALHOFF........................................................................
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN
 5.00
.......................1.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(29) WILLIAM PIROLLI........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) ANTHONY PUGLIESE........................................................................
TREASURER
 40.00
.......................1.20 		    X       778,340 0 55,262
(31) MICHAEL BUDDENDECK........................................................................
SECRETARY
 40.00
.......................   		    X       403,058 0 50,978
(32) ARLEEN THOMAS........................................................................
SVP - MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTIN
 40.00
.......................   		      X     763,408 0 47,446
(33) CYNTHIA FORNELLI........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		        X   1,764,633 0 46,712
(34) JANICE MAIMAN........................................................................
SVP-COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA
 40.00
.......................   		        X   528,745 0 66,968
(35) MARK PETERSON........................................................................
SVP - GOVERNMENTAL & PUBLI
 40.00
.......................   		        X   670,279 0 51,171
(36) SUSAN COFFEY........................................................................
SVP - PUBLIC PRACTICE & GL
 40.00
.......................   		        X   714,427 0 51,612
(37) WILLIAM CARMICHAEL........................................................................
SVP - STRATEGY, PEOPLE & I
 40.00
.......................   		        X   618,412 0 42,637
(38) RICHARD MILLER........................................................................
FORMER SECRETARY
 8.00
.......................   		          X 103,000 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 8,374,320 0 536,777
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet272
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
Yes
 
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
COHNREZNICK LLP

4 BECKER FARM ROAD
ROSELAND,NJ07068 		AUDITING 673,394
GIBSON DUNN & CRUTCHER LLP

200 PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY101660193 		LEGAL 597,265
PLINK COACHING CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE LLC

9024 MOUNTAINBERRY CIR
FREDERICK,MD21702 		CONSULTING 588,010
KILPATRICK TOWNSEND & STOCKTON LLP

4208 SIX FORKS RD
RALEIGH,NC27609 		LEGAL 478,004
APPLIED RESEARCH AND CONSULTING LLC

320 WEST 13TH STREET 7TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10014 		CONSULTING 298,166
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet20
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 135,262,470
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f  
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 135,262,470
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a CONFERENCES 611430 27,458,943 27,458,943    
b UNIFORM CPA/APFS EXAMS 900099 25,199,161 25,199,161    
c PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 900099 21,000,558 21,000,558    
d TECHNICAL PUBLICATION 511130 13,236,456 13,236,456    
e MAGAZINE PUBLICATIONS 511120 5,853,275 1,727,729 4,125,546  
f All other program service revenue. 753,722 753,722    
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 93,502,115
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 2,086,236     2,086,236
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 6,708,476   209,700 6,498,776
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   500,004
b Less: rental expenses   500,004
c Rental income or (loss)   0
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   76,486,580
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   72,202,984
c Gain or (loss)   4,283,596
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 4,283,596     4,283,596
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  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a AFFINITY PROGRAMS - 900003 1,649,570     1,649,570
b OTHER 900099 872,166 892,185   -20,019
c ADMIN FEE FROM INSURANCE TRUST 900099 265,000   265,000  
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 2,786,736
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 244,629,629 90,268,754 4,600,246 14,498,159
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Page 10
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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 5,353,866  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 64,861  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 199,930  
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 8,711,117      
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 78,450,850      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 11,876,836      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 11,861,543      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 5,918,348      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 1,855,822      
c Accounting ........... 676,011      
d Lobbying ........... 793,863      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 402,168      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 29,798,633      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 3,846,961      
13 Office expenses ....... 7,119,135      
14 Information technology ...... 13,845,279      
15 Royalties .. 1,811,305      
16 Occupancy ........... 8,797,411      
17 Travel ............ 10,459,924      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 19,367,941      
20 Interest ........... 92,731      
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 6,980,929      
23 Insurance ... 1,612,579      
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 SALES COMMISSIONS 14,816,770      
b PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN 4,188,912      
c PUBLICATIONS 1,913,786      
d UNRELATED BUSINESS INCO 21,933      
e All other expenses 3,079,789      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 253,919,233      
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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Form 990 (2015)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 6,572,067 1 5,451,029
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 40,602,089 2 39,414,525
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 11,171,573 4 11,920,934
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 .... 5,386,917 7 5,386,917
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 1,488,184 8 969,415
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 19,224,548 9 19,682,746
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 48,118,224
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 29,488,016 17,293,893 10c 18,630,208
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 116,435,276 11 92,524,751
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 7,565,715 12 6,607,090
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 0 15 39,095
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 225,740,262 16 200,626,710
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 36,951,514 17 38,255,625
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 90,855,703 19 92,040,227
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 1,790,427 21 1,774,770
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 .. 3,810,000 23 60,000
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 58,273,018 25 49,311,218
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 191,680,662 26 181,441,840
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 34,059,600 27 19,184,870
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28 0
29 Permanently restricted net assets   29 0
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 ........... 34,059,600 33 19,184,870
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 225,740,262 34 200,626,710
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
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
244,629,629
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
253,919,233
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-9,289,604
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
34,059,600
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-5,585,126
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
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
19,184,870
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
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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 BulletInformation about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on 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" on 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" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS
Employer identification number

13-0432265
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-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
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) ...............................................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...........................................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) .......................................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures .........................................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ....................................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
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) ..........................................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ..........................................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -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 separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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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 on 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
 
No
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
No
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
122,768,726
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
3,697,427
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
3,697,427
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
4,910,749
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
-1,213,322
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, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
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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," on 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.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS
Employer identification number

13-0432265
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of 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" on 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, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, 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" on 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)
Revenue included on 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
Revenue included on 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" on 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, for escrow or custodial account liability?
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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (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 on 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" on 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' on 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   3,363,014 33,689 3,329,325
c Leasehold improvements   19,625,555 10,357,472 9,268,083
d Equipment ...   25,129,655 19,096,855 6,032,800
e Other ...        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 18,630,208
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on 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    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
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' on 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
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes -2,406
DEFERRED RENT 13,597,739
DEFERRED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 31,847,856
COMPENSATED ABSENCE 2,858,226
INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURE 1,009,803
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 49,311,218
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
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  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
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  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  

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 IV, LINE 2B: THE AICPA HANDLES THE ACCOUNTING FOR COSO AND FED LEGISLATIVE TASK FORCE FUND. THESE FUNDS ARE HELD AS LIABILITIES ON THE AICPA'S BOOKS.
PART X, LINE 2: THE INSTITUTE HAS ANALYZED TAX POSITIONS TAKEN FOR FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND STATE JURISDICTIONS WHERE IT OPERATES. THE INSTITUTE DOES NOT ANTICIPATE ANY ADJUSTMENTS THAT WOULD RESULT IN A MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL CONDITION, RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OR CASH FLOWS. THE INSTITUTE'S U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURNS PRIOR TO FISCAL YEAR 2013 ARE CLOSED AND MANAGEMENT CONTINUALLY EVALUATES EXPIRING STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS, AUDITS, PROPOSED SETTLEMENTS, CHANGES IN TAX LAW AND NEW AUTHORITATIVE RULINGS. AS OF JULY 31, 2016 AND 2015, THE INSTITUTE DID NOT RECOGNIZE ANY INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH TAX MATTERS.
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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
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS
Employer identification number

13-0432265
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
NORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICO, BUT NOT THE UNITED STATES 1 1 PROGRAM SERVICE LEADING THE INTN'L RELATIONS TEAM AND ITS ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE THE AICPA AND 290,961
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - ALBANIA, ANDORRA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM 0 0 JOINT VENTURE JOINT VENTURE 170,019
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - ALBANIA, ANDORRA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM 0 1 EDITOR FOR MAGAZINE AND NEWSLETTER TEAM ACCOUNTING MAGAZINE 66,255
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - ALBANIA, ANDORRA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICE THOUGHT LEADERSHIP 1,200,000
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 1 2 1,727,235
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 1 2 1,727,235
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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)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(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)
AUSTRALIA MEMBERSHIP FEE 55,000        
MALAYSIA MEMBERSHIP FEE 48,063        
UNITED KINGDOM CONTRIBUTION 83,098        
KOREA CONTRIBUTION 10,000        
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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
4
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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 separately 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 separately 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).
ReturnReference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION PAID A MEMBERSHIP FEE TO A RELATED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION.
SCHEDULE F, PART IV, LINE 5 THE ASSOCIATION HAS ATTACHED FORM 8865 AND FROM 5471 TO THE 990T.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS
Employer identification number
13-0432265
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) AICPA FOUNDATION
220 LEIGH FARM ROAD
DURHAM,NC27707 		13-6169602 501(C)(3) 1,490,000       CONTRIBUTION
(2) ALPFA
801 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE SUITE 650
LOS ANGELES,CA90017 		86-1118036 501(C)(3) 39,125       CONVENTION SPONSORSHIP
(3) AMERICAN ACCOUNTING ASSOC
5717 BESSIE DRIVE
SARASOTA,FL34233 		39-6030166 501(C)(3) 16,000       SPONSORSHIP
(4) AMERICAN SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION
1101 KING STREET NO 310
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314 		51-0237968 501(C)(3) 25,000       CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP
(5) ASCEND
120 WALL STREET 3RD FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10005 		51-0527847 501(C)(6) 20,000       CONVENTION SPONSORSHIP
(6) BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA
5454 BLEVELAND AVE
COLUMBUS,OH43231 		31-1392085 501(C)(3) 11,500       SPONSORSHIP
(7) CHAPEL HILL- CARRBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
104 S ESTES DR
CHAPEL HILL,NC27514 		56-0798467 501(C)(6) 25,000       MEMBERSHIP DUES
(8) DECA INC
300 COLLEGE PARK
DAYTON,OH45469 		45-3744134 501(C)(3) 13,000       CONTRIBUTION
(9) FBLA-PBL INC
1912 ASSOCIATION DRIVE
RESTON,VA201911591 		23-7254290 501(C)(3) 6,000       CONTRIBUTION
(10) IFAC (INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION ACCOUNTANTS INC)
545 FIFTH AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10017 		13-2915461 501(C)(6) 3,142,817       MEMBERSHIP DUES
(11) JUDICIAL COLLEGE
1664 N VIRGINIA ST MSC 358
RENO,NV89557 		94-2427596 501(C)(3) 50,000       CONTRIBUTION
(12) JUMPSTART COALITION
919 18TH STREET NW SUITE 300
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		52-2031287 501(C)(3) 8,000       SPONSORSHIP
(13) NABA - NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK ACCOUNTANTS INC
7249 A HANOVER PARKWAY
GREENBELT,MD20770 		23-7097490 501(C)(3) 84,500       SPONSORSHIP
(14) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND EMPLOYERS
62 HIGHLAND AVENUE
BETHLEHEM,PA180179085 		23-1270546 501(C)(4) 12,195       CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP
(15) SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1101 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW EVENING
STAR BLDG
WASHINGTON,DC20004 		52-2213646 501(C)(3) 15,000       CONTRIBUTION
(16) SOCIETY OF AMERICA BUSINESS EDITORS AND WRITERS INC
555 NORTH CENTRAL AVE ROOM 416
PHOENIX,AZ850041248 		36-3297751 501(C)(3) 10,000       CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP
(17) TEACHERS OF ACCOUNTING AT TWO YEAR COLLEGE
5401 W 20TH STREET PO BOX 69
GREELY,CO80632 		11-3233358 501(C)(6) 8,250       CONTRIBUTION
(18) THE CONFERENCE BOARD INC
845 THIRD AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY100226600 		13-1624108 501(C)(3) 6,338       MEMBERSHIP DUES
(19) THE STATE UNIVERSITY RUTGERS
291 MORTON AVE
MILLVILLE,NJ08332 		23-7086291 501(C)(3) 9,000       CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP
(20) USCHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1615 E CHAPEL HILL STREET
WASHINGTON,DC20009 		53-0045720 501(C)(6) 250,000       MEMBERSHIP DUES
(21) XBRL INC
1050 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW STE 400
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		20-5592157 501(C)(6) 80,000       MEMBERSHIP DUES
2
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14
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
7
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1) RESEARCH GRANTS 8 64,861      
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE I, PART LINE 2: THE INSTITUTE VERIFIES THAT THE GRANT RECIPIENTS HAVE THE APPROPRIATE SKILLS AND MANAGEMENT TO ESTABLISH THE AGREED UPON PROGRAMS AND ARE COMPLIANT WITH THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSES. THESE RESEARCH GRANTS/STIPENDS ARE GIVEN AFTER THE WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS
Employer identification number

13-0432265
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 on 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 on 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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on 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
 
 
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
 
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on 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
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
 
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on 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
 
 
8
Were any amounts reported on 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
 
 
9
If "Yes" on 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.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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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 on 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 in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1BARRY C MELANCONPRESIDENT & CEO (i)

(ii)		 1,285,295
-------------
0 		612,500
-------------
0 		40,273
-------------
0 		113,656
-------------
0 		28,673
-------------
0 		2,080,397
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2ANTHONY PUGLIESETREASURER (i)

(ii)		 571,389
-------------
0 		132,210
-------------
0 		74,741
-------------
0 		38,368
-------------
0 		26,622
-------------
0 		843,330
-------------
0 		16,500
-------------
0
3MICHAEL BUDDENDECKSECRETARY (i)

(ii)		 368,738
-------------
0 		34,320
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		33,661
-------------
0 		24,844
-------------
0 		461,563
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4ARLEEN THOMASSVP - MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTIN (i)

(ii)		 568,114
-------------
0 		71,769
-------------
0 		123,525
-------------
0 		38,338
-------------
0 		21,044
-------------
0 		822,790
-------------
0 		48,059
-------------
0
5CYNTHIA FORNELLIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (i)

(ii)		 1,764,633
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		37,767
-------------
0 		25,555
-------------
0 		1,827,955
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6JANICE MAIMANSVP-COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA (i)

(ii)		 458,932
-------------
0 		45,050
-------------
0 		24,763
-------------
0 		66,870
-------------
0 		11,881
-------------
0 		607,496
-------------
0 		32,852
-------------
0
7MARK PETERSONSVP - GOVERNMENTAL & PUBLI (i)

(ii)		 550,023
-------------
0 		54,096
-------------
0 		66,160
-------------
0 		37,427
-------------
0 		23,133
-------------
0 		730,839
-------------
0 		16,500
-------------
0
8SUSAN COFFEYSVP - PUBLIC PRACTICE & GL (i)

(ii)		 586,074
-------------
0 		57,900
-------------
0 		70,453
-------------
0 		36,391
-------------
0 		25,929
-------------
0 		776,747
-------------
0 		16,500
-------------
0
9WILLIAM CARMICHAELSVP - STRATEGY, PEOPLE & I (i)

(ii)		 481,852
-------------
0 		96,600
-------------
0 		39,960
-------------
0 		26,759
-------------
0 		25,115
-------------
0 		670,286
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10RICHARD MILLERFORMER SECRETARY (i)

(ii)		 103,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		103,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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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.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 4B THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE 457(F) PLAN: BARRY MELANCON - $100,000 ANTHONY PUGLIESE - $18,000 ARLEEN THOMAS - $18,000 CYNTHIA FORNELLI - $17,229 SUSAN COFFEY - $18,000 MARK PETERSON - $18,000 MICHAEL BUDDENDECK - $18,000 JANICE MAIMAN - $49,500 WILLIAM CARMICHAEL - $18,000
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS
Employer identification number

13-0432265
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 IN 2016 THE BY-LAWS WERE AMENDED TO RELFECT THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: - ADDED A BYLAW WHICH STATES THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MEMBERS, AFFILIATES OR ASSOCIATES OF THE AICPA SHALL ALSO BE MEMBERS, AFFILIATES OR ASSOCIATES OF THE ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS AS LONG AS THE INDIVIDUAL IS AN INSTITUTE MEMBER , AFFILIATE OR ASSOCIATE. - REVISED THE DEFINITIONS BYLAW TO DEFINE "ASSOCIATION" TO MEAN THE ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS AS IT MAY BE CONSTITUTED AFTER JUNE 30, 2016, AND TO STATE THAT "PRESIDENT" SHALL BE UNDERSTOOD TO MEAN THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE INSTITUTE. - REVISED THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS ON THE NOMINATION COMMITTEE - REVISED THE NUMBER OF BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS NECESSARY FOR A QUORUM. MUST SIMPLY BE A MAJORITY. - SENIOR STAFF CAN BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE INSTITUTE INSTEAD OF APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO SHALL HAVE SUCH TITLES AS THE PRESIDENT MAY ASSIGN TO THEM, THAT THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY ARE OFFICERS AUTHORIZED, RATHER THAN APPOINTED, BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND, ALTHOUGH THEY MUST BE EMPLOYEES OF THE INSTITUTE, THAT THEY NEED NOT BE FULL TIME EMPLOYEES. - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETARY CONTROLS DELEGATED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (PREVIOUSLY COUNCIL). - THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE INSTITUTE SHALL TAKE PLACE ON A DATE TO BE FIXED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (PREVIOUSLY WITHIN 3 MONTHS AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE FISCAL YEAR).
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 PERSONS MAY QUALIFY FOR ADMISSION AS MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTE IF THEY SATISFY THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: - THEY ARE IN POSSESSION OF A VALID AND UNREVOKED CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY A LEGALLY CONSTITUTED AUTHORITY, OR AT ANY TIME POSSESSED THE CERTIFICATE DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THE CERTIFICATE WAS NOT REVOKED AS A RESULT OF A DISCIPLINARY ACTION, OR MEET THE EDUCATION, EXAMINATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS SET OUT IN THE UNIFORM ACCOUNTANCY ACT AND WHO ARE OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER AND HAVE NEVER BEEN GRANTED A RIGHT TO PRACTICE, - THEY HAVE PASSED AN EXAMINATION IN ACCOUNTING AND OTHER RELATED SUBJECTS SATISFACTORY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND - WITH RESPECT TO THOSE PERSONS WHO ARE ENGAGED IN THE PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTING AS AN OWNER OR AS AN EMPLOYEE WHO HAS BEEN LICENSED AS A CPA FOR MORE THAN TWO YEARS, EITHER THEY ARE PRACTICING IN A FIRM THAT IS ENROLLED IN AN INSTITUTE-APPROVED PRACTICE-MONITORING PROGRAM IF THE SERVICES PERFORMED BY SUCH A FIRM ARE WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE AICPA'S PRACTICE-MONITORING STANDARDS AND THE FIRM ISSUES REPORTS PURPORTING TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH AICPA PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, OR IF AUTHORIZED BY COUNCIL, ARE THEMSELVES ENROLLED IN SUCH A PROGRAM. WITH RESPECT TO PERSONS WHO FIRST BECOME ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THE CPA EXAMINATION AFTER THE YEAR 2012, THEY SHALL HAVE OBTAINED 150 SEMESTER HOURS OF EDUCATION AT AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY INCLUDING A BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR ITS EQUIVALENT. AFTER 2012, A PERSON WHO DOES NOT MEET THE EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT MAY, NONETHELESS, BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP UPON ENACTMENT (REGARDLESS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE) OF THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT SET OUT IN THIS SECTION BY THE STATE WHICH GRANTS THE CERTIFICATE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A PER THE AICPA BYLAWS, THERE SHALL BE AT LEAST ONE MEMBER OF COUNCIL DIRECTLY ELECTED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTE IN EACH STATE HAVING ONE OR MORE PERSONS ON THE MEMBERSHIP LISTS OF THE INSTITUTE. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF DIRECTLY ELECTED MEMBERS OF COUNCIL SHALL BE EIGHTY-FIVE. THE NUMBER OF SEATS SHALL BE EQUITABLY ALLOCATED AMONG THE STATES IN DIRECT PROPORTION TO THE NUMBER OF INSTITUTE MEMBERS ENROLLED FROM EACH STATE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL ACT AS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL BETWEEN MEETINGS OF COUNCIL, SHALL CONTROL AND MANAGE THE PROPERTY, BUSINESS, AND ACTIVITIES OF THE INSTITUTE, AND SHALL TAKE WHATEVER ACTION IT DEEMS DESIRABLE INCLUDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF POLICIES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE AFFAIRS OF THE INSTITUTE CONSISTENT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THESE BYLAWS, RESOLUTIONS OF THE MEMBERSHIP, OR ACTIONS OF THE COUNCIL. AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS AUTHORIZED BY THE COUNCIL SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO ALL OF THE MEMBERS OF THE INSTITUTE FOR A VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT, NO LATER THAN 180 DAYS FOLLOWING DISCUSSION OR AUTHORIZATION BY THE COUNCIL. IF AT LEAST TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE VOTING APPROVE SUCH PROPOSAL, IT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE AS AN AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAWS. MAIL BALLOTS SHALL BE CONSIDERED VALID AND COUNTED ONLY IF RECEIVED AS INSTRUCTED BY THE INSTITUTE FOR THE RETURN OF SUCH VOTES WITHIN SIXTY DAYS FROM THE DATE OF MAILING THE BALLOTS TO THE MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ENGAGES AN INDEPENDENT CPA TAX PROFESSIONAL TO PREPARE THE FORM 990. BOARD MEMBERS GENERALLY FEEL THAT THIS IS THE APPROPRIATE FIDUCIARY PROCESS. THE BOARD OR AUDIT COMMITTEE'S ROLE IS TO EVALUATE THE PERSON(S) OR FIRM HIRED TO PREPARE THE TAX RETURN AND TO DETERMINE THAT IT IS APPROPRIATELY FILED. THE INSTITUTE HAS TAKEN THESE STEPS WITH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. A REVIEW OF THE FINAL VERSION OF THE FORM 990 WAS ALSO PERFORMED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD CHAIRMAN, AS WELL AS, MEMBERS OF THE AICPA'S FINANCE MANAGEMENT TEAM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE INSTITUTE MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY BY SUCH ACTIONS AS A REVIEW OF HIRED CONSULTANTS TO DETERMINE IF INDEPENDENCE DOES EXIST AND AN ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN OF BUSINESS NEWS TO ENSURE THAT NO CONFLICTS EXIST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE AICPA EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, COMPOSED OF THE BOARD CHAIR, PAST CHAIR, CHAIR OF FINANCE, VICE CHAIR AND ONE OTHER BOARD MEMBER, REVIEW ALL MATTERS OF COMPENSATION RELATIVE TO THE INSTITUTE'S PRESIDENT AND KEY OFFICERS. THE COMMITTEE'S ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE; 1) ENSURING THAT THE INSTITUTE'S EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND PAY PRACTICES ARE CONSISTENT WITH INSTITUTE VALUES AND COMPETITIVE PRACTICES IN THE MARKETPLACE, 2) ESTABLISHING AND ANNUALLY REVIEWING THE COMPENSATION OF THE INSTITUTE'S PRESIDENT AND KEY OFFICERS (INCLUDING A REVIEW OF THE CASH COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, PERQUISITES AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT). 3) PERIODICALLY REVIEWING THE EMPLOYEES' BENEFITS WITH REGARD TO COSTS AND LIABILITIES AND 4)REVIEWING THE ACTIVITIES ANALYSES PREPARED BY THE AICPA'S EXTERNAL COMPENSATION CONSULTANT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE INSTITUTE'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE INSTITUTE'S WEB SITE: WWW.AICPA.ORG.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 13: THE AICPA HAS AN ENHANCED CODE OF CONDUCT THAT PROVIDES SEVERAL OPTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES TO RAISE CONCERNS, INCLUDING THE OPTION OF RAISING A CONCERN ANONYMOUSLY WITHOUT THE FEAR OF RETALIATION. A SEPARATE WHISTLEBLOWER/HOTLINE POLICY HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE REDUNDANT AND UNNECESSARY SINCE THE CONTROLS IN PLACE ARE COMPARABLE.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G ANTI FRAUD CONSULTING SERVICES 80,447. AUDIT COMMITTEE PROJECTS - CAQ 120,960. AUDIT FORUM 19,693. AUDIT STANDARDS BOARD 103,583. BENEFIT CONSULTING/HUMAN RESOURCES 551,877. CAQ VOLUNTEERS 81,105. CGMA MAGAZINE 48,888. CGMA THOUGHT LEADERSHIP 1,200,000. COACHING 395,312. COMMERCIAL SERVICES 7,078,996. COMMITTEE STIPEND 202,500. COMMUNICATIONS 587,014. CONTENT DEVELOPMENT 101,833. CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT 120,084. CYBERSECURITY CAQ 86,009. DIVERSITY TRAINING 86,599. ENHANCING AUDIT QUALITY 438,848. ETHICS CASES ASSISTANCE 169,031. EXAM DEVELOPMENT & DELIVERY 10,153,767. FINANCIAL LITERACY 48,135. FULFILLMENT/STORAGE 411,039. G400 CONSULTING 132,040. GRAPHIC DESIGN 187,360. GSA CONSULTING SERVICES 8,800. HONORARIUM 82,791. IT COMMITTEE PROJECT 191,682. LEARNING DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT 592,878. LOBBYING/CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS 717,410. MISCELLANEOUS 467,221. PCPS NATIONAL OFFICE 366,347. PCPS PUBLICATIONS 145,101. PEER REVIEW 115,291. PHOTOGRAPHY 25,230. PRESS RELATIONS/PUBLICITY 1,129,869. PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING/DESIGN FEES 1,398,522. RESEARCH 81,815. RESEARCH/WRITE/EDIT 297,901. SURVEYS 923,447. TALENT INITIATIVE - CAQ 225,035. TRADE SHOW EXPENSES 336,708. TRANSLATION SERVICES 134,513. VIDEO PRODUCTION 122,952. WORKFLOW AUTOMATION 30,000.
FORM 990, PART XII LINE 2C THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS
Employer identification number

13-0432265
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) AICPA GLOBAL ENTERPRISES II LLC
220 LEIGH FARM ROAD
DURHAM,NC27707
 INVESTMENT DE 0 20,000  
(2) AICPA GLOBAL ENTERPRISES III LLC
220 LEIGH FARM ROAD
DURHAM,NC27707
 INVESTMENT DE 0 20,000  
(3) AICPA GLOBAL ENTERPRISES LLC
220 LEIGH FARM ROAD
DURHAM,NC27707
 INVESTMENT DE 0 20,000  
(4) NORTHSTAR CONFERENCES LLC
220 LEIGH FARM ROAD
DURHAM,NC27707
06-1623588 		CONFERENCES DE 0 0 N/A




Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)ACCOUNTING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
220 LEIGH FARM ROAD

DURHAM,NC27707
13-6227058 		DEVELOP AND ESTABLISH FINANCIAL GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING REPORTING STANDARDS DC 501(C)(6) N/A AICPA
 
Yes
 
(2)AICPA BENEVOLENT FUND
220 LEIGH FARM ROAD

DURHAM,NC27707
13-6168775 		PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY MEMBERS OF AICPA NY 501(C)(3) 509(A)(2) AICPA
 
Yes
 
(3)AICPA EDUCATIONAL FUND INC
220 LEIGH FARM ROAD

DURHAM,NC27707
13-3552063 		PROVIDES SPEAKERS FOR EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS FOR THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSION NY 501(C)(3) 509(A)(3) AICPA
 
Yes
 
(4)AICPA FOUNDATION
220 LEIGH FARM ROAD

DURHAM,NC27707
13-6169602 		ADVANCES ACCOUNTING PROFESSION AND EDUCATION DIVERSITY DC 501(C)(3) 509(A)(1) AICPA
 
Yes
 
(5)AICPA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
220 LEIGH FARM ROAD

DURHAM,NC27707
13-2937976 		CONTRIBUTES TO CANDIDATES FOR FEDERAL ELECTIVE OFFICE DC 527   AICPA
 
Yes
 
(6)AICPA'S CORPORATE CITZENSHIP FOUNDATION INC
220 LEIGH FARM ROAD

DURHAM,NC27707
90-0404724 		ASSISTS LOCAL CHARITIES NY 501(C)(3) 509(A)(1) AICPA
 
Yes
 
(7)CPA'S IN SUPPORT OF AMERICA
220 LEIGH FARM ROAD

DURHAM,NC27707
13-4188683 		FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF TERRORIST ATTACKS AND NATURAL DISASTERS NY 501(C)(3) 509(A)(1) AICPA
 
Yes
 
(8)INSTITUTE FOR ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONALS IN THE AMERICAS
66 WELLINGTON STREET WEST SUITE 53
TORONTO,ONTARIOM5K 1E6
CA
SAME AS AICPA CA      
 
No
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No
(1) ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS

220 LEIGH FARM ROAD
DURHAM,NC27707
45-4088500 		JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN AICPA & CIMA - GLOBAL PROMOTION OF MGMNT ACCOUNTING SZ AICPA
  		  -170,019 135,046   No     No 60.000 %
(2) SHARED SERVICES LLC

220 LEIGH FARM ROAD
DURHAM,NC27707
13-4138330 		MANAGE SHARED SERVICES BETWEEN AICPA AND STATE SOCIETIES DE N/A
 ROYALTIES       No     No 50.000 %










Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) CPA2BIZ INC

1211 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
NEW YORK,NY10036
22-3731549 		INTERNET PORTAL MARKETING DE N/A
 C -1,913,756 18,026,405 77.480 % Yes  












Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
Yes
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) CPA2BIZ INC

 A 2,585,481  
(2) CPA2BIZ INC

 M 16,330,913  
(3) AICPA FDN

 B 1,490,000  
(4) AICPA FDN

 N 265,484  
(5) INST FOR ACCT PROF IN THE AMERICAS

 R 290,961  

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
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