The Computing Technology Industry Association

“The voting members of the Executive Committee are comprised of the Board Chair, Board Vice-Chair, Audit and Investment Committee Chair, the President and CEO, and the Immediate Part Chair of the Board. All of the members of the Executive Committee are also members of the Board of Directors, the governing body of the organization. The Executive Committee may act on behalf of the organization in any matter when the Board is not in session provided that such matter does not require a Board vote as provided for in the Bylaws or any applicable Board Policy. A majority of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.”

“in 2015 there was a change in the CFO's due to retirement. A new CFO (Brian Laffey) was hired in 2015 and assumed all of the responsibilities of the prior CFO.”

“The organization has 2010 members made up of Information Technology (I.T.) companies and I.T. educational organizations.”

“Members are composed of I.T. Resellers, I.T. Vendors, and I.T. Distributors and have the right to elect Board Members.”

“The 990 is reviewed by the President/CEO, Chief Financial Officer, Board of Directors, and the Auditors of the Association.”

“The Association has a written conflict of interest policy for the board of directors and periodically asks for updated signed copies of this policy from its board members. It also has a written conflict of interest policy for its employees and has new employees sign the policy. The Board's Audit and Investment Committee reviews the Board, Officer and employee Conflict of Interest statements taking action as defined by the policy.”

“Compensation is determined by the compensation committee using an independent compensation consultant, the Form 990 of other organizations, written employment contracts, compensation surveys and studies, and approval by the committee and board of directors.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

“The computing technology industry association, inc. D/b/a comptia, is the voice of the world's information technology (it) industry. Its members are the companies at the forefront of innovation; and the professionals responsible for maximizing the benefits organizations receive from their investments in technology. Comptia is dedicated to advancing the industry growth through its educational programs, market research, networking events, professional certifications, and public policy advocacy.”

“RESEARCH - THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES RELEVANT INDUSTRY RESEARCH FOR ITS MEMBERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RESEARCH ADDRESSES A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES COVERING TECHNOLOGY TRENDS, CHANNEL DYNAMICS, AND THE I.T. WORKFORCE EXPENSES. COMMUNITIES - THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES 15 TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY COMMUNITIES TO SERVE ITS MEMBERS. THESE COMMUNITY SERVICES ARE I.T. SERVICES AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY, MANAGED PRINT SERVICES COMMUNITY, MANAGED SERVICES COMMUNITY, ADVANCING WOMEN IN I.T. COMMUNITY, CLOUD COMMUNITY, I.T. SECURITY COMMUNITY, ANZ CHANNEL COMMUNITY, CANADIAN I.T. BUSINESS, FUTURE LEADERS, PARTNER ADVISORY COUNCIL, VENDOR ADVISORY COUNCIL, UK CHANNEL COMMUNITY, SLED PUBLIC SECTOR COUNCIL, HSITAG PUBLIC SECTOR COUNCIL and SPACE ENTERPRISE COUNCIL. PUBLIC ADVOCACY - AS A VOICE IN GOVERNMENT THE ASSOCIATION COORDINATES WITH ITS MEMBER COMPANIES TO PROVIDE EXPERT TESTIMONY AND WRITTEN COMMENTS ON VARIOUS I.T. INDUSTRY-RELATED MATTERS.”

“In prior years CompTIA was reporting sub-contractor expense on line 11a. Beginning with 2015 return this type of expense will be reported on line 11g.”

“Other Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances: Write-off of TechAmerica Foundation: ($177,084) Recovery of TechAmerica Goodwill: $18,080”