IOWA SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

EIN: 420797094

WEST DES MOINES, IA

Total Revenue
$2,212,827
Total Expenses
$2,124,643
Total Assets
$2,953,807
Net Assets
$2,603,964
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1915
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
CARRIE STEFFEN
Phone
5152238161
Tax Period
2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30

IOWA SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, founded in 1915, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $2.1M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

TO BE IOWA'S PREMIER ORGANIZATION FOR THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSION BY HARNESSING THE COLLECTIVE POWER OF THE MEMBERS TO PROMOTE, PROTECT, GROW AND ENHANCE THE INDUSTRY THROUGH ADVOCACY AND SERVICE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION - PROVIDE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO IMPROVE PROFESSIONAL PROFICIENCY AND INCREASE THE QUALITY OF THEIR SERVICES. OFFER SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, WEBINARS...

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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION - PROVIDE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO IMPROVE PROFESSIONAL PROFICIENCY AND INCREASE THE QUALITY OF THEIR SERVICES. OFFER SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, WEBINARS, ON-DEMAND, AND IN-FIRM COURSES ANNUALLY ON VARIOUS TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL TOPICS. CPE ATTENDANCE FOR THE ISCPA-SPONSORED WEBINAR EDUCATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2025 WAS 3,548 INDIVIDUALS.

Program 2

MEMBER SERVICES - PROMOTE MEMBERS WITH AN ANNUAL MEETING AND LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, NETWORKING EVENTS, A MONTH OF SERVICE TO PROMOTE THE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OF CPAS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND...

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MEMBER SERVICES - PROMOTE MEMBERS WITH AN ANNUAL MEETING AND LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, NETWORKING EVENTS, A MONTH OF SERVICE TO PROMOTE THE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT OF CPAS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITIES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR THE BETTERMENT OF CPAS.

Program 3

LEGISLATIVE ACTION REGARDING CPAS: EDUCATE THE KEY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP INCLUDING LEGISLATIVE LEADERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES, AS WELL AS THE LEGISLATORS ON ADVOCACY ISSUES RELATING TO THE...

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LEGISLATIVE ACTION REGARDING CPAS: EDUCATE THE KEY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP INCLUDING LEGISLATIVE LEADERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES, AS WELL AS THE LEGISLATORS ON ADVOCACY ISSUES RELATING TO THE CPA PROFESSION WITHIN THE STATE OF IOWA. THIS MAY INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL LICENSING ISSUES, TAX ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES AND ANY OTHER LEGISLATIVE ISSUES THAT MAY AFFECT THE CPA PROFESSION IN THE STATE OF IOWA.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $2,088,155
Investment Income $71,409
Other Revenue $53,263
TOTAL REVENUE $2,212,827

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $971,021
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $1,153,622
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,124,643

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,212,827 $2,019,463 +0.1%
Expenses $2,124,643 $1,844,484 +0.2%
Net Income $88,184 $174,979 -0.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
10
Volunteers
257

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$214,286
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ERIK K BONSTROM CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALISON A VANOTTERLOO PAST CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD J TIWALD VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA MEIER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACLYN J DAMMEIER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
COURTNEY L DE RONDE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER MCGARRY DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
HANK NOREM DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDRA SMITH DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM STILES DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD E THORSON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW D KELDERMAN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TWYLA R ROSENBAUM DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATE BECK DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN LATHAM CEO - END NOVEMBER 2024 40.00
Officer
$177,702 $15,292 $192,994
ARDIS KELLEY INTERIM CEO - END MAY 2025 40.00
Officer
$21,292 $0 $21,292
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,212,827 $2,124,643 $2,953,807 $88,184
2024 $2,019,463 $1,844,484 $2,810,356 $174,979
2023 $1,911,653 $1,959,435 $2,638,704 $-47,782
2022 $1,947,118 $1,756,016 $2,537,401 $191,102
2021 $1,862,848 $1,746,204 $2,637,940 $116,644
2020 $2,122,199 $2,057,399 $2,222,197 $64,800
2019 $2,151,230 $2,102,607 $2,260,461 $48,623
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