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        <ExplanationTxt>ASQE HAS RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT IT QUALIFIES AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW AND, ACCORDINGLY, IS NOT SUBJECT TO FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAXES. ASQE ANALYZED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. ASQE DETERMINED THAT IT WAS NOT REQUIRED TO RECORD A LIABILITY RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AT DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY CEO AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH IRS. IT IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UTILIZED THE SERVICES OF AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT IN DETERMINING BASE SALARY AND TARGET INCENTIVE PAY WHEN NEGOTIATING THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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