irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $4KProvide online exam training on forensic accounting to the exam candidates. Besides the online courses, study materials,including e-textbooks and question banks, will be delivered to them as soon as they register the course.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
CPE Program
Continuing Professional Education program providing accredited courses and credits for members to maintain certification
Disciplinary Procedures
Process for handling complaints against members, including investigation by General Counsel and review by Board of Review and Board of Regents
FCPAi Certification
Offers certification examination and credentialing for forensic certified public accountants, including eligibility verification and testing
International Certified Arbitrator (ICA)
Professional certification program in alternative dispute resolution with three membership levels (Associate, Member, Fellow) and online training courses
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Professional Education and Certification for Financial and Estate Planners 2 activities
- Administer FCPAi certification and credentialingAdministers certification tests for the FCPAi credential to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements, including holding a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, having at least two years of professional experience, providing member referrals, agreeing to abide by the organization's Code of Conduct and Ethics, and maintaining associate membership in good standing.
- Deliver continuing professional education and trainingOffers a continuing professional education (CPE) program, including webinars, professional courses, case analyses, self-study courses, books, manuals, and online study materials such as e-textbooks and question banks. Requires accredited FCPAs to complete 20 hours of CPE annually to maintain membership status. Provides education on forensic accounting, anti-fraud, compliance, and the role of forensic accountants, awarding recommended CPE credits.
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Insurance & Risk Management Professional Development 1 activity
- Advocate for the dispute resolution and forensic accounting professionsAdvocates for industry development by conveying professional consensus and influencing policy on core topics in the dispute resolution and forensic accounting fields.
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Professional Ethics & Dispute Resolution 1 activity
- Enforce professional conduct and disciplinary proceduresAccepts written complaints regarding alleged breaches by members, conducts independent assessments and investigations, may recommend temporary suspension during proceedings, and imposes disciplinary actions such as expulsion, suspension, probation, or reprimand. Maintains and enforces a Professional Code of Conduct with formal disciplinary mechanisms.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution Standards & Accreditation 1 activity
- Launch and administer the International Certified Arbitrator (ICA) certification programLaunched and administers the International Certified Arbitrator (ICA) certification program to promote efficient and fair dispute resolution mechanisms and expand professional credentialing opportunities.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Provide career and professional support servicesProvides job matching, interview counseling, career planning, and psychological counseling services to individual and organizational members.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Support professional development through events and networkingOrganizes global and regional industry events, professional seminars, and salons to facilitate networking, knowledge exchange, and professional development among forensic accounting and dispute resolution professionals.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conduct forensic accounting investigations and provide expert testimonyApplies investigative and analytical accounting skills to resolve financial issues according to legal standards by identifying, recording, settling, extracting, sorting, reporting, and verifying past financial data. Investigates suspected or known improprieties, assesses financial losses or damages, implements preventive measures, and provides expert testimony in litigation or criminal proceedings and before government agencies.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$27K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$9K34%
Investment income$18K66%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$77K
Program expenses37%
Admin / overhead63%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$48K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$632K
Cash$591K
Investments$0
Liabilities$799K
Net assets$-167K
Liquid reserves91.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -19.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Anna Zhang — Director and CEO
- Iris Yang — Director and CFO
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Board of Regents Government — Final decision-making body for disciplinary actions, with exclusive authority to impose sanctions.
- Board of Review Coalition — Evaluates complaints and makes recommendations to the Board of Regents based on findings.
- FCPAA Network — Accredited forensic certified public accountants are required to maintain membership and comply with FCPAA's CPE renewal standards.
- Forensic Certified Public Accountants Association Network — FCPAA is the founding and administering body of the ICA certification program.
- General Counsel Coalition — Responsible for assessing complaints, conducting investigations, and referring cases to the Board of Review.
- Securities and Exchange Commission Government — Provides testimony or evidence to the SEC in connection with investigations.
- Serious Fraud Office Government — Provides testimony or evidence to the Serious Fraud Office in the United Kingdom.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Credential Integrity Through Standardized Qualifications and Educationmethodology: credential_integrityBy requiring academic credentials, professional experience, and standardized training, the organization ensures that only qualified individuals attain certification, because foundational knowledge and structured learning produce competent, reliable practitioners in forensic accounting.
- Forensic Accounting Methodology for Legal Compliancemethodology: forensic-accounting-methodologyBy applying investigative accounting techniques grounded in auditing standards and legal requirements, the organization resolves financial disputes in a manner compliant with court standards, because systematic financial reconstruction produces reliable evidence admissible in legal proceedings.
- Professional Integrity Through Self-Regulation and Peer Accountabilitymethodology: professional-self-regulationBy enforcing a code of ethics through peer validation, mandatory continuing education, and internal disciplinary processes, the organization ensures professional competency and accountability, because community-enforced standards and ongoing skill validation sustain public trust and credential integrity.