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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED A CORPORATE APARTMENT FOR ITS FORMER INTERIM CEO ON A TEMPORARY BASIS. THE FORMER INTERIM CEO WAS EMPLOYED IN WASHINGTON, DC, BUT SERVED ON A TEMPORARY BASIS AT THE ORGANIZATION'S CHICAGO HEADQUARTERS. THE ARRANGEMENT WAS FOR THE CONVENIENCE AND BENEFIT OF AHIMA. THE ORGANIZATION TREATED THESE AMOUNTS AS NONTAXABLE BUSINESS EXPENSES NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE BUSINESS OF THE ORGANIZATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM 990. THIS REVIEW INCLUDES ANALYZING THE 990 FOR REASONABLENESS, ACCURACY, AND RELATIONSHIP TO AHIMA'S MISSION. THE FORM 990 IS THEN SENT TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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