﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2011v1.2">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCount="0">
    <Timestamp>2012-06-25T08:21:59-05:00</Timestamp>
    <TaxPeriodEndDate>2011-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDate>
    <PreparerFirm>
      <EIN>581763439</EIN>
      <PreparerFirmBusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1>WINDHAM BRANNON PC</BusinessNameLine1>
      </PreparerFirmBusinessName>
      <PreparerFirmUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1>3630 PEACHTREE RD NE SUITE 600</AddressLine1>
        <City>ATLANTA</City>
        <State>GA</State>
        <ZIPCode>30326</ZIPCode>
      </PreparerFirmUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirm>
    <ReturnType>990</ReturnType>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDate>2011-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDate>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>581218672</EIN>
      <Name>
        <BusinessNameLine1>NATIONAL COMMISSION ON CERTIFICATION OF</BusinessNameLine1>
        <BusinessNameLine2>PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS INC</BusinessNameLine2>
      </Name>
      <NameControl>NATI</NameControl>
      <Phone>6784178100</Phone>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1>12000 FINDLEY ROAD NO 100</AddressLine1>
        <City>JOHNS CREEK</City>
        <State>GA</State>
        <ZIPCode>30097</ZIPCode>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <Officer>
      <Name>JANET L LATHROP</Name>
      <Title>PRESIDENT</Title>
      <Phone>6784178100</Phone>
      <DateSigned>2012-06-25</DateSigned>
      <AuthorizeThirdParty>1</AuthorizeThirdParty>
    </Officer>
    <Preparer>
      <Name>CARLYE W BUCHANAN</Name>
      <PTIN>P00292964</PTIN>
      <Phone>4048982000</Phone>
      <DatePrepared>2012-06-25</DatePrepared>
    </Preparer>
    <TaxYear>2011</TaxYear>
    <BuildTS>2016-02-24 21:20:13Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCount="6">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <NameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson>JANET J LATHROP</NameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson>
      <AddressPrincipalOfficerUS>
        <AddressLine1>12000 FINDLEY ROAD NO 100</AddressLine1>
        <City>JOHNS CREEK</City>
        <State>GA</State>
        <ZIPCode>30097</ZIPCode>
      </AddressPrincipalOfficerUS>
      <GrossReceipts>16132282</GrossReceipts>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliates>0</GroupReturnForAffiliates>
      <Organization501c typeOf501cOrganization="6">X</Organization501c>
      <WebSite>WWW.NCCPA.NET</WebSite>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorporation>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorporation>
      <YearFormation>1976</YearFormation>
      <StateLegalDomicile>GA</StateLegalDomicile>
      <ActivityOrMissionDescription>TO ASSURE THAT CERTIFIED PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS MEET PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS.</ActivityOrMissionDescription>
      <NbrVotingMembersGoverningBody>22</NbrVotingMembersGoverningBody>
      <NbrIndependentVotingMembers>22</NbrIndependentVotingMembers>
      <TotalNbrEmployees>61</TotalNbrEmployees>
      <TotalNbrVolunteers>80</TotalNbrVolunteers>
      <TotalGrossUBI>0</TotalGrossUBI>
      <NetUnrelatedBusinessTxblIncome>0</NetUnrelatedBusinessTxblIncome>
      <ContributionsGrantsPriorYear>0</ContributionsGrantsPriorYear>
      <ContributionsGrantsCurrentYear>0</ContributionsGrantsCurrentYear>
      <ProgramServiceRevenuePriorYear>10681982</ProgramServiceRevenuePriorYear>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueCY>11125350</ProgramServiceRevenueCY>
      <InvestmentIncomePriorYear>505050</InvestmentIncomePriorYear>
      <InvestmentIncomeCurrentYear>468143</InvestmentIncomeCurrentYear>
      <OtherRevenuePriorYear>0</OtherRevenuePriorYear>
      <OtherRevenueCurrentYear>0</OtherRevenueCurrentYear>
      <TotalRevenuePriorYear>11187032</TotalRevenuePriorYear>
      <TotalRevenueCurrentYear>11593493</TotalRevenueCurrentYear>
      <GrantsAndSimilarAmntsPriorYear>12000</GrantsAndSimilarAmntsPriorYear>
      <GrantsAndSimilarAmntsCY>1477873</GrantsAndSimilarAmntsCY>
      <BenefitsPaidToMembersPriorYear>0</BenefitsPaidToMembersPriorYear>
      <BenefitsPaidToMembersCY>0</BenefitsPaidToMembersCY>
      <SalariesEtcPriorYear>3559524</SalariesEtcPriorYear>
      <SalariesEtcCurrentYear>3849729</SalariesEtcCurrentYear>
      <TotalProfFundrsngExpPriorYear>0</TotalProfFundrsngExpPriorYear>
      <TotalProfFundrsngExpCY>0</TotalProfFundrsngExpCY>
      <TotalFundrsngExpCurrentYear>0</TotalFundrsngExpCurrentYear>
      <OtherExpensePriorYear>5896336</OtherExpensePriorYear>
      <OtherExpensesCurrentYear>7170669</OtherExpensesCurrentYear>
      <TotalExpensesPriorYear>9467860</TotalExpensesPriorYear>
      <TotalExpensesCurrentYear>12498271</TotalExpensesCurrentYear>
      <RevenuesLessExpensesPriorYear>1719172</RevenuesLessExpensesPriorYear>
      <RevenuesLessExpensesCY>-904778</RevenuesLessExpensesCY>
      <TotalAssetsBOY>13898539</TotalAssetsBOY>
      <TotalAssetsEOY>14150761</TotalAssetsEOY>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOY>1790446</TotalLiabilitiesBOY>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOY>3182121</TotalLiabilitiesEOY>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOY>12108093</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOY>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY>10968640</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY>
      <MissionDescription>TO ASSURE THAT CERTIFIED PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS MEET PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS</MissionDescription>
      <SignificantNewProgramServices>0</SignificantNewProgramServices>
      <SignificantChange>0</SignificantChange>
      <Expense>8231012</Expense>
      <Grants>1477873</Grants>
      <Revenue>11125350</Revenue>
      <Description>THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON CERTIFICATION OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, INC. SERVED APPROXIMATELY 54,385 CANDIDATES. SERVICES INCLUDED APPLICATIONS FOR THE FIRST-TIME CANDIDATES AND REREGISTRATION AND RECERTIFICATION FOR EXISTING CANDIDATES.</Description>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpense>8231012</TotalProgramServiceExpense>
      <DescribedIn501C3>0</DescribedIn501C3>
      <ScheduleBRequired>0</ScheduleBRequired>
      <PoliticalActivities>0</PoliticalActivities>
      <SubjectToProxyTax>0</SubjectToProxyTax>
      <DonorAdvisedFunds referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFunds>
      <ConservationEasements referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasements>
      <CollectionsOfArt referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArt>
      <CreditCounseling referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounseling>
      <TermOrPermanentEndowments referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</TermOrPermanentEndowments>
      <ReportLandBldgEquip referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBldgEquip>
      <ReportInvestOthSecurities referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestOthSecurities>
      <ReportProgRelInvest referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgRelInvest>
      <ReportOtherAssets referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportOtherAssets>
      <ReportOtherLiabilities referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherLiabilities>
      <ReportFin48Footnote referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportFin48Footnote>
      <IndependentAuditFinancialStmt referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IndependentAuditFinancialStmt>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinancialStmt referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ConsolidatedAuditFinancialStmt>
      <School>0</School>
      <ForeignOffice>0</ForeignOffice>
      <ForeignActivities>0</ForeignActivities>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrganizations>0</MoreThan5000KToOrganizations>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividuals>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividuals>
      <ProfessionalFundraising>0</ProfessionalFundraising>
      <FundraisingActivities>0</FundraisingActivities>
      <Gaming>0</Gaming>
      <Hospital>0</Hospital>
      <GrantsToOrganizations referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">1</GrantsToOrganizations>
      <GrantsToIndividuals referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">0</GrantsToIndividuals>
      <ScheduleJRequired referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042400001">1</ScheduleJRequired>
      <TaxExemptBonds>0</TaxExemptBonds>
      <LoanToOfficerOrDQP>0</LoanToOfficerOrDQP>
      <GrantToRelatedPerson>0</GrantToRelatedPerson>
      <BsnssRltnshpWithOrganization>0</BsnssRltnshpWithOrganization>
      <BsnssRltnshpThruFamilyMember>0</BsnssRltnshpThruFamilyMember>
      <OfficerEntityWithBsnssRltnshp>0</OfficerEntityWithBsnssRltnshp>
      <DeductibleNonCashContributions>0</DeductibleNonCashContributions>
      <DeductibleContributionsOfArt>0</DeductibleContributionsOfArt>
      <Terminated>0</Terminated>
      <PartialLiquidation>0</PartialLiquidation>
      <DisregardedEntity referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</DisregardedEntity>
      <RelatedEntity referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">1</RelatedEntity>
      <RelatedOrgControlledEntity>1</RelatedOrgControlledEntity>
      <TransactionRelatedEntity referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">1</TransactionRelatedEntity>
      <ActivitiesConductedPartnership referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043400001">0</ActivitiesConductedPartnership>
      <ScheduleORequired>1</ScheduleORequired>
      <NumberFormsTransmittedWith1096>73</NumberFormsTransmittedWith1096>
      <NumberW2GIncluded>0</NumberW2GIncluded>
      <ComplianceWithBackupWitholding>1</ComplianceWithBackupWitholding>
      <NumberOfEmployees>61</NumberOfEmployees>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiled>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiled>
      <UnrelatedBusinessIncome>0</UnrelatedBusinessIncome>
      <ForeignFinancialAccount>0</ForeignFinancialAccount>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTrans>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTrans>
      <TaxablePartyNotification>0</TaxablePartyNotification>
      <NonDeductibleContributions>0</NonDeductibleContributions>
      <FundsToPayPremiums>0</FundsToPayPremiums>
      <PremiumsPaid>0</PremiumsPaid>
      <IndoorTanningServices>0</IndoorTanningServices>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVI>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVI>
      <NbrVotingGoverningBodyMembers>22</NbrVotingGoverningBodyMembers>
      <NumberIndependentVotingMembers>22</NumberIndependentVotingMembers>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRelationship>0</FamilyOrBusinessRelationship>
      <DelegationOfManagementDuties>0</DelegationOfManagementDuties>
      <ChangesToOrganizingDocs>0</ChangesToOrganizingDocs>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuse>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuse>
      <MembersOrStockholders>0</MembersOrStockholders>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembers>0</ElectionOfBoardMembers>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApproval>0</DecisionsSubjectToApproval>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBody>1</MinutesOfGoverningBody>
      <MinutesOfCommittees>1</MinutesOfCommittees>
      <OfficerMailingAddress>0</OfficerMailingAddress>
      <LocalChapters>0</LocalChapters>
      <Form990ProvidedToGoverningBody>0</Form990ProvidedToGoverningBody>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicy>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicy>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPersons>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPersons>
      <RegularMonitoringEnforcement>1</RegularMonitoringEnforcement>
      <WhistleblowerPolicy>1</WhistleblowerPolicy>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicy>1</DocumentRetentionPolicy>
      <CompensationProcessCEO>1</CompensationProcessCEO>
      <CompensationProcessOther>1</CompensationProcessOther>
      <InvestmentInJointVenture>0</InvestmentInJointVenture>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled>GA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled>
      <UponRequest>X</UponRequest>
      <TheBooksAreInCareOf>
        <NameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>LORI LEAL</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameBusiness>
        <TelephoneNumber>6784178100</TelephoneNumber>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>12000 FINDLEY RD STE 100</AddressLine1>
          <City>JOHNS CREEK</City>
          <State>GA</State>
          <ZIPCode>30097</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
      </TheBooksAreInCareOf>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>BARBARA BARZANSKY</NamePerson>
        <Title>CHAIR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>CLAUDETTE DALTON</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>CYNTHIA GRIGGS-FLOURNOY</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>DENNI WOODMANSEE</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>ELLEN HARDER</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>ERICH A FOGG</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>FREDERICK C BLUM</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JAMES CANNON</NamePerson>
        <Title>SECRETARY</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JANET LATHROP</NamePerson>
        <Title>PRESIDENT</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>345222</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>9360</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>46823</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JENNIFER MADONIA</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JOEL KASE</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JOHN DAVIS</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JOHN HAYDEN</NamePerson>
        <Title>TREASURER</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JOHN STUEMKY</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>LINDA F GOLODNER</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>MARK CHRISTIANSEN</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>MARY WARNER</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>PATRICIA A COOK</NamePerson>
        <Title>CHAIR ELECT</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>PAUL LOMBARDO</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>RICHARD TURNAGE</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>VARNELL MCDONALD</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>VICTORIA KAPRIELIAN</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>WANDA GONSALVES</NamePerson>
        <Title>DIRECTOR</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>0</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>JUDITH DUNWOODIE</NamePerson>
        <Title>VICE PRESIDENT HUMAN RESOURCES</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>167324</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>5000</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>9251</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>LORI LEAL</NamePerson>
        <Title>VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>138422</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>6000</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>22189</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>PAM DEAN</NamePerson>
        <Title>VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>172637</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>30499</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>TIM PERRY</NamePerson>
        <Title>VICE PRESIDENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>204274</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>22881</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>SHEILA MAULDIN</NamePerson>
        <Title>VICE PRESIDENT RESEARCH &amp; TEST DEVEL</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>141328</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>24750</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>ANGELA LANGA</NamePerson>
        <Title>MANAGER OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployee>X</HighestCompensatedEmployee>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>123156</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>20683</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>RANDY DANIELSEN</NamePerson>
        <Title>SR VICE PRESIDENT OF NCCPA FOUNDATION</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployee>X</HighestCompensatedEmployee>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>26819</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>152473</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>16232</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>TIM ANDREWS</NamePerson>
        <Title>HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <HighestCompensatedEmployee>X</HighestCompensatedEmployee>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>137769</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>13296</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrg>1456951</TotalReportableCompFromOrg>
      <TotalReportableCompFrmRltdOrgs>172833</TotalReportableCompFrmRltdOrgs>
      <TotalOtherCompensation>206604</TotalOtherCompensation>
      <NumberIndividualsGT100K>8</NumberIndividualsGT100K>
      <FormersListed>0</FormersListed>
      <TotalCompGT150K>1</TotalCompGT150K>
      <CompensationFromOtherSources>0</CompensationFromOtherSources>
      <ContractorCompensation>
        <NameOfContractor>
          <NameBusiness>
            <BusinessNameLine1>ARBET CONSULTING INC</BusinessNameLine1>
          </NameBusiness>
        </NameOfContractor>
        <AddressOfContractor>
          <AddressUS>
            <AddressLine1>2083 WELSH VALLEY ROAD</AddressLine1>
            <City>PHOENIXVILLE</City>
            <State>PA</State>
            <ZIPCode>19460</ZIPCode>
          </AddressUS>
        </AddressOfContractor>
        <DescriptionOfServices>TEST DEV AND ADMIN</DescriptionOfServices>
        <Compensation>808977</Compensation>
      </ContractorCompensation>
      <ContractorCompensation>
        <NameOfContractor>
          <NameBusiness>
            <BusinessNameLine1>SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP</BusinessNameLine1>
          </NameBusiness>
        </NameOfContractor>
        <AddressOfContractor>
          <AddressUS>
            <AddressLine1>ONE SOUTH DEARBORN</AddressLine1>
            <City>CHICAGO</City>
            <State>IL</State>
            <ZIPCode>60603</ZIPCode>
          </AddressUS>
        </AddressOfContractor>
        <DescriptionOfServices>LEGAL</DescriptionOfServices>
        <Compensation>287914</Compensation>
      </ContractorCompensation>
      <ContractorCompensation>
        <NameOfContractor>
          <NameBusiness>
            <BusinessNameLine1>LANGA TECHNICAL SERVICES</BusinessNameLine1>
          </NameBusiness>
        </NameOfContractor>
        <AddressOfContractor>
          <AddressUS>
            <AddressLine1>10650 AVIARY DRIVE</AddressLine1>
            <City>ALPHARETTA</City>
            <State>GA</State>
            <ZIPCode>30022</ZIPCode>
          </AddressUS>
        </AddressOfContractor>
        <DescriptionOfServices>IT DEVELOPMENT</DescriptionOfServices>
        <Compensation>219315</Compensation>
      </ContractorCompensation>
      <ContractorCompensation>
        <NameOfContractor>
          <NameBusiness>
            <BusinessNameLine1>SPRINGBIT INC</BusinessNameLine1>
          </NameBusiness>
        </NameOfContractor>
        <AddressOfContractor>
          <AddressUS>
            <AddressLine1>160 PARKSIDE CLOSE</AddressLine1>
            <City>ALPHARETTA</City>
            <State>GA</State>
            <ZIPCode>30022</ZIPCode>
          </AddressUS>
        </AddressOfContractor>
        <DescriptionOfServices>IT DEVELOPMENT</DescriptionOfServices>
        <Compensation>159653</Compensation>
      </ContractorCompensation>
      <NumberOfContractorsGT100K>4</NumberOfContractorsGT100K>
      <ProgramServiceRevenue>
        <Description>RECERTIFICATION FEES</Description>
        <BusinessCode>541900</BusinessCode>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>3815350</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>3815350</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
      </ProgramServiceRevenue>
      <ProgramServiceRevenue>
        <Description>CERTIFICATE MAINT FEES</Description>
        <BusinessCode>541900</BusinessCode>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>3524330</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>3524330</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
      </ProgramServiceRevenue>
      <ProgramServiceRevenue>
        <Description>ENTRY LEVEL APPLICATIO</Description>
        <BusinessCode>541900</BusinessCode>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>3338300</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>3338300</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
      </ProgramServiceRevenue>
      <ProgramServiceRevenue>
        <Description>PRACTICE EXAM FEES</Description>
        <BusinessCode>541900</BusinessCode>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>300265</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>300265</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
      </ProgramServiceRevenue>
      <ProgramServiceRevenue>
        <Description>SPECIALTY CAQS</Description>
        <BusinessCode>541900</BusinessCode>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>95800</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>95800</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
      </ProgramServiceRevenue>
      <TotalOthProgramServiceRevenue>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>51305</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>51305</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
      </TotalOthProgramServiceRevenue>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenue>11125350</TotalProgramServiceRevenue>
      <InvestmentIncome>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>213387</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <ExclusionAmount>213387</ExclusionAmount>
      </InvestmentIncome>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssets>
        <Securities>4793545</Securities>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssets>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpenses>
        <Securities>4538789</Securities>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpenses>
      <GainOrLoss>
        <Securities>254756</Securities>
      </GainOrLoss>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestments>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>254756</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <ExclusionAmount>254756</ExclusionAmount>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestments>
      <TotalRevenue>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>11593493</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>11125350</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenue>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenue>
        <ExclusionAmount>468143</ExclusionAmount>
      </TotalRevenue>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgs>
        <Total>1477873</Total>
        <ProgramServices>1477873</ProgramServices>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgs>
      <CompCurrentOfficersDirectors>
        <Total>1189567</Total>
        <ProgramServices>454068</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>735499</ManagementAndGeneral>
      </CompCurrentOfficersDirectors>
      <OtherSalariesAndWages>
        <Total>1633505</Total>
        <ProgramServices>623523</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>1009982</ManagementAndGeneral>
      </OtherSalariesAndWages>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefits>
        <Total>832734</Total>
        <ProgramServices>323518</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>509216</ManagementAndGeneral>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefits>
      <PayrollTaxes>
        <Total>193923</Total>
        <ProgramServices>92398</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>101525</ManagementAndGeneral>
      </PayrollTaxes>
      <FeesForServicesLegal>
        <Total>318336</Total>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>318336</ManagementAndGeneral>
      </FeesForServicesLegal>
      <FeesForServicesAccounting>
        <Total>21000</Total>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>21000</ManagementAndGeneral>
      </FeesForServicesAccounting>
      <FeesForServicesInvstMgmntFees>
        <Total>73303</Total>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>73303</ManagementAndGeneral>
      </FeesForServicesInvstMgmntFees>
      <FeesForServicesOther>
        <Total>301697</Total>
        <ProgramServices>98333</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>203364</ManagementAndGeneral>
      </FeesForServicesOther>
      <Advertising>
        <Total>283997</Total>
        <ProgramServices>276715</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>7282</ManagementAndGeneral>
      </Advertising>
      <OfficeExpenses>
        <Total>64643</Total>
        <ProgramServices>46145</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>18498</ManagementAndGeneral>
      </OfficeExpenses>
      <InformationTechnology>
        <Total>65449</Total>
        <ProgramServices>36735</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>28714</ManagementAndGeneral>
      </InformationTechnology>
      <Occupancy>
        <Total>507540</Total>
        <ProgramServices>284868</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>222672</ManagementAndGeneral>
      </Occupancy>
      <Travel>
        <Total>603678</Total>
        <ProgramServices>183639</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>420039</ManagementAndGeneral>
      </Travel>
      <DepreciationDepletion>
        <Total>1290018</Total>
        <ProgramServices>808548</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>481470</ManagementAndGeneral>
      </DepreciationDepletion>
      <Insurance>
        <Total>42440</Total>
        <ProgramServices>23820</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>18620</ManagementAndGeneral>
      </Insurance>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>EXAM COSTS</Description>
        <Total>2986765</Total>
        <ProgramServices>2986765</ProgramServices>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>CREDIT CARD PROCESSING</Description>
        <Total>274722</Total>
        <ProgramServices>274722</ProgramServices>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT</Description>
        <Total>133014</Total>
        <ProgramServices>130261</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>2753</ManagementAndGeneral>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>TELEPHONE/INTERNET</Description>
        <Total>85186</Total>
        <ProgramServices>47813</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>37373</ManagementAndGeneral>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <AllOtherExpenses>
        <Total>118881</Total>
        <ProgramServices>61268</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>57613</ManagementAndGeneral>
      </AllOtherExpenses>
      <TotalFunctionalExpenses>
        <Total>12498271</Total>
        <ProgramServices>8231012</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>4267259</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>0</Fundraising>
      </TotalFunctionalExpenses>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvestments>
        <BOY>1261907</BOY>
        <EOY>1266469</EOY>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvestments>
      <AccountsReceivable>
        <BOY>189041</BOY>
        <EOY>153894</EOY>
      </AccountsReceivable>
      <PrepaidExpensesDeferredCharges>
        <BOY>223813</BOY>
        <EOY>280355</EOY>
      </PrepaidExpensesDeferredCharges>
      <LandBuildingsEquipmentBasis>8424171</LandBuildingsEquipmentBasis>
      <LandBldgEquipmentAccumDeprec>6391406</LandBldgEquipmentAccumDeprec>
      <LandBuildingsEquipmentBasisNet>
        <BOY>2007868</BOY>
        <EOY>2032765</EOY>
      </LandBuildingsEquipmentBasisNet>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecurities>
        <BOY>8215910</BOY>
        <EOY>8371938</EOY>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecurities>
      <OtherAssetsTotal>
        <BOY>2000000</BOY>
        <EOY>2045340</EOY>
      </OtherAssetsTotal>
      <TotalAssets>
        <BOY>13898539</BOY>
        <EOY>14150761</EOY>
      </TotalAssets>
      <AccountsPayableAccruedExpenses>
        <BOY>385371</BOY>
        <EOY>442773</EOY>
      </AccountsPayableAccruedExpenses>
      <GrantsPayable>
        <BOY>400000</BOY>
        <EOY>1477873</EOY>
      </GrantsPayable>
      <DeferredRevenue>
        <BOY>1005075</BOY>
        <EOY>1261475</EOY>
      </DeferredRevenue>
      <TotalLiabilities>
        <BOY>1790446</BOY>
        <EOY>3182121</EOY>
      </TotalLiabilities>
      <FollowSFAS117>X</FollowSFAS117>
      <UnrestrictedNetAssets>
        <BOY>12108093</BOY>
        <EOY>12446513</EOY>
      </UnrestrictedNetAssets>
      <TemporarilyRestrictedNetAssets>
        <EOY>-1477873</EOY>
      </TemporarilyRestrictedNetAssets>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalances>
        <BOY>12108093</BOY>
        <EOY>10968640</EOY>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalances>
      <TotalLiabNetAssetsFundBalances>
        <BOY>13898539</BOY>
        <EOY>14150761</EOY>
      </TotalLiabNetAssetsFundBalances>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXI>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXI>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpenses>-904778</ReconcilationRevenueExpenses>
      <ReconcilationOtherChanges>-234675</ReconcilationOtherChanges>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrual>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrual>
      <AccountantCompileOrReview>0</AccountantCompileOrReview>
      <FSAudited>1</FSAudited>
      <AuditCommittee>1</AuditCommittee>
      <FinancialStatementConsolidated>X</FinancialStatementConsolidated>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequired>0</FederalGrantAuditRequired>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <LeaseholdImprovements>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasis>26588</OtherCostOrOtherBasis>
        <Depreciation>5840</Depreciation>
        <BookValue>20748</BookValue>
      </LeaseholdImprovements>
      <Equipment>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasis>549080</OtherCostOrOtherBasis>
        <Depreciation>459466</Depreciation>
        <BookValue>89614</BookValue>
      </Equipment>
      <OtherLandBuildings>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasis>7848503</OtherCostOrOtherBasis>
        <Depreciation>5926100</Depreciation>
        <BookValue>1922403</BookValue>
      </OtherLandBuildings>
      <TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings>2032765</TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings>
      <OtherAssets>
        <Description>ADVANCES TO NCCPA FOUNDATION</Description>
        <BookValue>2000000</BookValue>
      </OtherAssets>
      <OtherAssets>
        <Description>OTHER ASSETS</Description>
        <BookValue>45340</BookValue>
      </OtherAssets>
      <TotalBookValueOtherAssets>2045340</TotalBookValueOtherAssets>
      <TotalRevenue>11593493</TotalRevenue>
      <TotalExpenses>12498271</TotalExpenses>
      <ExcessOrDeficitForYear>-904778</ExcessOrDeficitForYear>
      <NetUnrealizedGLOnInvestments>-234675</NetUnrealizedGLOnInvestments>
      <TotalAdjustments>-234675</TotalAdjustments>
      <ExcessOrDeficitPerFS>-1139453</ExcessOrDeficitPerFS>
      <TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt>11285515</TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt>
      <NetUnrealizedGainsInvestments>-234675</NetUnrealizedGainsInvestments>
      <RevenueNotRptdF990>-234675</RevenueNotRptdF990>
      <RevenueSubtotal>11520190</RevenueSubtotal>
      <InvestmentExpensesNotIncluded>73303</InvestmentExpensesNotIncluded>
      <RevenueNotRptdOnFinStmt>73303</RevenueNotRptdOnFinStmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990>11593493</TotalRevenuePerForm990>
      <TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt>12424968</TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt>
      <ExpensesNotRptdF990>0</ExpensesNotRptdF990>
      <ExpensesSubtotal>12424968</ExpensesSubtotal>
      <InvestmentExpensesNotIncluded2>73303</InvestmentExpensesNotIncluded2>
      <ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt>73303</ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990>12498271</TotalExpensesPerForm990>
      <Form990ScheduleDPartXIV>
        <Explanation>PART X LINE 2: FIN 48 FOOTNOTE THE COMMISSION IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(6), AND THE FOUNDATION AND THE PA HISTORY SOCIETY ARE EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3). MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION CONSIDERS THE LIKELIHOOD OF CHANGES BY TAXING AUTHORITIES IN ITS FILED INCOME TAX RETURNS AND RECOGNIZES A LIABILITY FOR OR DISCLOSES POTENTIAL SIGNIFICANT CHANGES THAT MANAGEMENT BELIEVES ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO OCCUR, INCLUDING CHANGES TO THE ENTITY'S STATUS AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITY. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THE ENTITIES WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION MET THE REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS AND HAVE NO INCOME SUBJECT TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX; THEREFORE, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN PROVIDED IN THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE COMMISSION'S AND FOUNDATION'S INCOME TAX RETURNS FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAX AUTHORITIES, AND MAY CHANGE UPON EXAMINATION.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleDPartXIV>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="RetDoc1041900001">
      <RecordsMaintained>1</RecordsMaintained>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientNameBusiness>
          <BusinessNameLine1>NCCPA FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1>
        </RecipientNameBusiness>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>12000 FINDLEY ROAD SUITE 100</AddressLine1>
          <City>JOHNS CREEK</City>
          <State>GA</State>
          <ZIPCode>30097</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EINOfRecipient>204381466</EINOfRecipient>
        <IRCSection>501(C)(3)</IRCSection>
        <AmountOfCashGrant>1477873</AmountOfCashGrant>
        <MethodOfValuation>BOOK</MethodOfValuation>
        <PurposeOfGrant>FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR OPERATING EXPENSES</PurposeOfGrant>
      </RecipientTable>
      <Form990ScheduleIPartIV>
        <Identifier>PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>PART I, LINE 2:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: NCCPA GIVES ASSISTANCE TO NCCPA FOUNDATION FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND OPERATING EXPENSES.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleIPartIV>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="RetDoc1042400001">
      <IndependentConsultant>X</IndependentConsultant>
      <Form990OfOtherOrganizations>X</Form990OfOtherOrganizations>
      <WrittenEmploymentContract>X</WrittenEmploymentContract>
      <CompensationSurvey>X</CompensationSurvey>
      <BoardOrCommitteeApproval>X</BoardOrCommitteeApproval>
      <SeverancePayment>0</SeverancePayment>
      <SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan>0</SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan>
      <EquityBasedCompArrangement>0</EquityBasedCompArrangement>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>JANET LATHROP</NamePerson>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>270157</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>9360</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>51000</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>24065</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>39779</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>7044</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>392045</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>9360</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>
        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>JUDITH DUNWOODIE</NamePerson>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>130324</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>5000</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>15000</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>22000</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>9075</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>176</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>176575</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>5000</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>
        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>LORI LEAL</NamePerson>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>102532</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>6000</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>13890</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>22000</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>16511</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>5678</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>160611</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>6000</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>
        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>PAM DEAN</NamePerson>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>139497</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>0</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>16640</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>16500</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>20096</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>10403</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>203136</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>
        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>TIM PERRY</NamePerson>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>164144</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>0</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>18604</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>21526</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>22511</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>370</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>227155</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>
        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>SHEILA MAULDIN</NamePerson>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>111866</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>0</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>14500</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>14962</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>16458</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>8292</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>166078</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>
        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>RANDY DANIELSEN</NamePerson>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>25025</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>152473</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>0</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>1794</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>16144</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>88</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>43051</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>152473</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>
        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>TIM ANDREWS</NamePerson>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>113430</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>0</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>21446</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>2893</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>10609</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>2687</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>151065</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>0</CompReportPrior990FilingOrg>
        <CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>0</CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>DURING THE INTERVALS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL ACT FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXCEPT FOR ACTS PROHIBITED BY LAW, BY THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR BY THESE BYLAWS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE AUTHORITY TO DELEGATE SUCH DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS IT MAY DEEM ADVISABLE AND AS ARE PERMITTED BY LAW TO BE DELEGATED.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS SUBMITTED TO THE IRS. THE FORM 990 IS POSTED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S RESOURCE WEB PAGE.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO ANNUALLY SIGN A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT. IT INCLUDES A SECTION OF INTEREST AS WELL AS THEIR DUTIES OF CONFIDENTIALITY, LOYALTY, ETC. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS. CONFLICTS THAT DO ARISE ARE USUALLY RESOLVED BY ASKING A BOARD MEMBER TO RECUSE FROM VOTING OR SOME OTHER ARRANGEMENT DETERMINED BY THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS EVERY THREE YEARS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED THROUGH THE FORM 990 ON WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG. THE FORM 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT NCCPA.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -234,675.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <IRS990ScheduleR documentId="RetDoc1043400001">
      <Form990ScheduleRPartII>
        <NameOfDisregardedEntity>
          <BusinessNameLine1>NCCPA FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameOfDisregardedEntity>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>12000 FINDLEY ROAD SUITE 270</AddressLine1>
          <City>JOHNS CREEK</City>
          <State>GA</State>
          <ZIPCode>30097</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EIN>204381466</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivities>SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION</PrimaryActivities>
        <LegalDomicileState>IL</LegalDomicileState>
        <ExemptCodeSection>501(C)(3)</ExemptCodeSection>
        <PublicCharityStatus>LINE 11A, I</PublicCharityStatus>
        <DirectControllingEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>NATIONAL COMMISSION ON CERTIFICATION OF PHYSICIANS ASSISTANTS INC</BusinessNameLine1>
        </DirectControllingEntityName>
        <ControlledOrg>1</ControlledOrg>
      </Form990ScheduleRPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleRPartII>
        <NameOfDisregardedEntity>
          <BusinessNameLine1>SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT HISTORY INC</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameOfDisregardedEntity>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>12000 FINDLEY ROAD SUITE 270</AddressLine1>
          <City>JOHNS CREEK</City>
          <State>GA</State>
          <ZIPCode>30097</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EIN>030429253</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivities>SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION</PrimaryActivities>
        <LegalDomicileState>NC</LegalDomicileState>
        <ExemptCodeSection>501(C)(3)</ExemptCodeSection>
        <PublicCharityStatus>LINE 11A, I</PublicCharityStatus>
        <DirectControllingEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>NATIONAL COMMISSION ON CERTIFICATION OF PHYSICIANS ASSISTANTS INC</BusinessNameLine1>
        </DirectControllingEntityName>
        <ControlledOrg>1</ControlledOrg>
      </Form990ScheduleRPartII>
      <ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties>0</ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties>
      <GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg>1</GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg>
      <GiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg>0</GiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg>1</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg>0</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg>
      <SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg>0</SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg>
      <PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg>0</PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg>
      <ExchangeOfAssets>0</ExchangeOfAssets>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs>1</RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs>0</RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs>
      <PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs>0</PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs>0</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs>
      <SharingOfFacilities>0</SharingOfFacilities>
      <SharingOfPaidEmployees>1</SharingOfPaidEmployees>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg>0</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg>0</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg>
      <OtherTransferToOtherOrg>0</OtherTransferToOtherOrg>
      <OtherTransferFromOtherOrg>0</OtherTransferFromOtherOrg>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable>
        <NameOfOtherOrganization>
          <BusinessNameLine1>NCCPA FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameOfOtherOrganization>
        <TransactionType>B</TransactionType>
        <AmountInvolved>1477873</AmountInvolved>
        <MethodOfAmtDetermination>AMOUNT CONTRIBUTED</MethodOfAmtDetermination>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable>
        <NameOfOtherOrganization>
          <BusinessNameLine1>NCCPA FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameOfOtherOrganization>
        <TransactionType>D</TransactionType>
        <AmountInvolved>2000000</AmountInvolved>
        <MethodOfAmtDetermination>AMOUNT LOANED</MethodOfAmtDetermination>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable>
        <NameOfOtherOrganization>
          <BusinessNameLine1>NCCPA FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameOfOtherOrganization>
        <TransactionType>N</TransactionType>
        <AmountInvolved>246751</AmountInvolved>
        <MethodOfAmtDetermination>SALARIES OF EMPLOYEES</MethodOfAmtDetermination>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>