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| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D | OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED INCLUDE MEMBER SERVICES WHICH PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH ACCESS TO RESOURCES SUCH AS NETWORKING, MENTORING, PROFESSIONAL ETHICS, REPRESENTATION, STUDENT RECRUITMENT, AFFINITY PROGRAMS, ETC.; AND THE LEAD TO THE FUTURE PROGRAM WHICH TRAINS FUTURE LEADERS IN THE ACCOUNTING FIELD. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 | VOTING MEMBER: (1) ANY PERSON HOLDING A VALID CPA CERTIFICATE, CURRENT LICENSE, PREVIOUSLY HELD UNREVOKED LICENSE, OR MET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CPA LICENSURE AS DEFINED BY THE UNIFORM ACCOUNTANCY ACT IS ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOCIETY. (2) LIFE MEMBER: ANNUALLY, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MAY CONFER LIFE MEMBERSHIP ON ANY MEMBERS WHO THROUGH THEIR ACTIVITIES HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE SUCCESS AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE SOCIETY AND PROFESSION. THESE ARE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY (OR OTHER STATE SOCIETY) FOR 40 CONSECUTIVE YEARS OR WHO HAVE RETIRED. SUCH MEMBERS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO VOTE AT THE MEETING OF THE SOCIETY, BUT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO DUES OR ASSESSMENTS. NON-VOTING MEMBERS: (1) EMPLOYEES OF A PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM; EMPLOYEES IN BUSINESS, INDUSTRY, GOVERNMENT, OR EDUCATION WHO WORK UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A CPA AND ACCOUNTING EDUCATORS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOCIETY. (2) ACCOUNTING STUDENTS AND CPA CANDIDATES (NOT ELIGIBLE FOR AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP) ARE ELIGIBLE FOR STUDENT MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOCIETY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A | ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO VOTE FOR OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS EACH YEAR. THEY CAN VOTE IN PERSON AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OR BY PROXY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B | ALL MEMBERS VOTE ON ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AMENDMENTS, ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES OR CHANGES TO GOVERNING BODY. THESE ARE ALSO VOTED UPON AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OR BY PROXY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH KNOWLEDGE OF 990 MATTERS REVIEWS THE DRAFT 990 BEFORE THE FINAL 990 IS FILED. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND SIGNED BY NEW STAFF OR BOARD MEMBERS AT THE TIME THEY ARE EMPLOYED BY OR BEGIN SERVING THE SOCIETY. THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL DECIDE AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND WHAT SUBSEQUENT ACTION IS APPROPRIATE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL INFORM THE BOARD OF SUCH DECISION AND ACTION - THE BOARD MEMBER WITH THE CONFLICT WILL BE RECUSED FROM PARTICIPATING IN DEBATES OR VOTING ON A MATTER. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE PRESIDENT/CEO EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AND COMPENSATION ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE PROCESS INCLUDES A COMPARISON OF COMPENSATION AMOUNTS FOR THE SAME TYPE AND SIZE OF COMPANY. REVIEW AND APPROVAL IS DOCUMENTED IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE SOCIETY WEBSITE OR UPON REQUEST TO THE OFFICE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
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