National Board for Certification in Hearing Instruments Sciences

“The organization has certificants who have the right to elect the members of the executive council (the governing body).”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the executive director, who signs the return, and the treasurer of the organization.”

“Any officer or member shall (a) disclose to the executive council, and (b) decline to vote in any matter which that person may have a potential or actual conflict of interest by virtue of serving as an officer or director of another organization interested in the matter, or because of any other substantial personal or financial interest in the matter.”

“Compensation process for contracted management services is reviewed and approved by the executive council on an annual basis. This determination is documented in annual budget which is noted in the annual minutes.”

“No documents available to the public”

“An indepenent,credentialing organization, established to promote continuing competency assurance of hearing health professionals and to provide a standard of excellence in hearing health care for the consumer by developing and promulgating standards for eligibility of applicants, developing,processing, administering and scoring certified examinations and awarding board certification.”

“Exam vendor fees 19,254 0 0 affiliation net profit 18,024 0 0 credit card processing fe 16,235 0 0 accreditation fees 10,932 0 0 ihs advocacy 10,000 0 0 convention events 5,900 0 0 postage 2,583 0 0 telephone 2,535 0 0 merchandise 1,508 0 0 miscellaneous expense 1,393 0 0 offsite storage rent 648 0 0 bank fees 415 0 0 total 89,427 0 0”

“Unrealized gain on securities 0 net worth - adjustment -52,253 total -52,253”