Description
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Financial Statements
and
Independent Auditors' Report
December 31, 2014 and 2013
. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Table of Contents
Page
Independent Auditors' Report....................................................................................................................1
Financial Statements
Statements of Financial Position....................................................................................................3
Statements of Activities.................................................................................................................4
Statements of Cash Flows..............................................................................................................5
Notes to Financial Statements........................................................................................................6
Supplemental Information
Schedule of Revenues and Expenses - Budget to Actual
For the Year Ended December 31, 2014.....................................................................................15
Schedule of Revenues and Expenses - Budget to Actual
For the Year Ended December 31, 2013.....................................................................................16
. INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors
Investment Management Consultants Association, Inc.
Greenwood Village, Colorado
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Investment Management Consultants
Association, Inc., which are comprised of the statements of financial position as of December 31, 2014
and 2013, and the related statements of activities and cash flows for the years then ended, and the
related notes to the financial statements.
MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this
includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation
and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to
fraud or error.
AUDITORS' RESPONSIBILITY
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We
conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of
America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors' judgment, including the
assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or
error.
In making those risk assessments, the auditors consider internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. .
To the Board of Directors Investment Management Consultants Association, Inc. Page Two We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. OPINION In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Investment Management Consultants Association, Inc. as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. OTHER MATTERS Our audits were conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the financial statements as a whole. The schedules of revenues and expenses - budget to actual are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial statements.
Except for that portion marked "unaudited," the information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audits of the financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial statements or to the financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the information is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the financial statements as a whole. The information marked "unaudited" has not been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audits of the financial statements; accordingly, we do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on it. EKS&H LLLP March 25, 2015 Denver, Colorado .
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Statements of Financial Position December 31, 2013 2014 (Unrestricted) (Unrestricted) Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable Prepaid expenses Publications inventory and other assets Total current assets $ Property and equipment, net Development costs, net 4,211,101 $ 475,243 539,623 45,050 5,271,017 9,619,891 654,847 760,107 28,326 11,063,171 65,529 210,444 14,001,028 18,000 Other assets Investments Other assets 70,950 234,837 7,464,119 18,000 $ 19,566,018 $ 18,851,077 $ Total assets 599,892 $ 98,435 5,698,358 6,396,685 729,328 90,238 5,280,227 6,099,793 Liabilities and Net Assets Current liabilities Accounts payable Accrued compensated absences Deferred revenue Total liabilities Net assets Unrestricted Total net assets 13,169,333 13,169,333 $ Total liabilities and net assets See notes to financial statements. -3- 12,751,284 12,751,284 19,566,018 $ 18,851,077 . INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Statements of Activities For the Years Ended December 31, 2014 2013 (Unrestricted) (Unrestricted) Revenues and gains Certification Meetings and conferences Membership Education Other (expense) income Total revenues and gains $ 2,251,251 $ 4,815,613 3,585,404 916,996 (3,995) 11,565,269 2,470,446 4,707,101 3,496,695 606,798 10 11,281,050 Expenses Program services Certification Meetings and conferences Education Membership Total program services 2,475,913 3,711,509 817,108 2,674,492 9,679,022 2,720,352 3,448,712 825,624 2,505,165 9,499,853 Supporting services Management and general Total expenses 1,573,130 11,252,152 1,413,808 10,913,661 Change in net assets before investment income 313,117 367,389 Investment income 104,932 662,601 Change in net assets 418,049 1,029,990 12,751,284 11,721,294 13,169,333 $ 12,751,284 Net assets at beginning of year $ Net assets at end of year See notes to financial statements. -4- . INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Statements of Cash Flows For the Years Ended December 31, 2014 2013 Cash flows from operating activities Change in net assets Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation Amortization Net unrealized/realized loss (gain) on investments Changes in assets and liabilities Accounts receivables Prepaid expenses Publications inventory and other assets Accounts payable Accrued compensated absences Deferred revenue $ 418,049 $ 1,029,990 25,099 136,475 222,390 25,030 181,587 (460,953) 179,604 220,484 (16,724) (129,436) 8,197 418,131 1,064,220 1,482,269 (568,688) (180,311) (9,264) (10,761) 14,496 1,199,450 190,586 1,220,576 Cash flows from investing activities Purchases of property and equipment Acquisition of development costs Net purchases of investments Net cash used in investing activities (19,678) (112,082) (6,759,299) (6,891,059) (8,268) (99,060) (163,572) (270,900) Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (5,408,790) 949,676 Net cash provided by operating activities Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 9,619,891 $ Cash and cash equivalents at end of year See notes to financial statements. -5- 8,670,215 4,211,101 $ 9,619,891 . INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Notes to Financial Statements Note 1 - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Organization Investment Management Consultants Association, Inc. ("IMCA") is a membership organization for investment professionals. IMCA was established in 1985 to deliver premier investment consulting and wealth management credentials and world-class educational offerings. IMCA also provides forums (conferences) for ongoing education and information sharing among its members. IMCA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors of 13 elected members with a Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer.
There are also numerous volunteer committees through which membership/designation policies and procedures are discussed and cleared. The Board of Directors meets several times a year in person or by teleconference; most of the committees meet by teleconference over the course of the year. Organizationally, IMCA is a 501(c)(6) membership organization; this means IMCA is a tax-exempt organization as authorized by the IRS. In addition to providing membership services and educational conferences to its members, IMCA supports two highly prestigious designations in the investment consulting field: Certified Investment Management Analyst ("CIMA") and Certified Private Wealth Advisor ("CPWA"). Basis of Presentation IMCA reports information regarding its financial position and activities according to three classes of net assets: unrestricted net assets, temporarily restricted net assets, and permanently restricted net assets.
Unrestricted amounts are those currently available at the discretion of the Board of Directors for use in IMCA's operations and those resources invested in property and equipment. IMCA has no temporarily or permanently restricted net assets. Cash and Cash Equivalents IMCA considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less that are not held by investment managers as part of an investment portfolio to be cash equivalents. IMCA continually monitors its position with, and the credit quality of, the financial institutions with which it invests.
As of December 31, 2014, IMCA's cash accounts were fully insured by the FDIC. Accounts Receivable IMCA extends credit to customers for payment for goods and services provided. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, management has determined that all receivables are collectible. Prepayments Prepayments consist mainly of deposits, travel, and other costs associated with the preparation of upcoming programs sponsored by IMCA. Prepayments related to holding the programs are recognized as an expense in the year the program is held. -6- .
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Notes to Financial Statements Note 1 - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Publications Inventory Inventory consists of various books and other publications held for sale by IMCA. Inventory is stated at cost on a first-in, first-out method. Property and Equipment Property and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization are computed on the straightline method over estimated useful lives of the assets, ranging from three to seven years. IMCA capitalizes property and equipment purchases with a cost in excess of $1,000 and a useful life of one year or greater. Development Costs IMCA accounts for costs incurred in the development of system software and online education programs as software research and development costs until the preliminary project stage is completed. Direct costs incurred in the development of software are capitalized once the preliminary project stage is completed, management has committed to funding the project, and completion and use of the software for its intended purpose are probable.
IMCA ceases capitalization of development costs once the software has been substantially completed and is ready for its intended use. Software development costs are amortized over their estimated useful lives, generally three to four years. Costs associated with upgrades and enhancements that result in additional functionality are capitalized. Investments IMCA reports investments in equity securities and alternative mutual funds with readily determinable fair values and debt securities at their fair values.
Unrealized gains and losses are included in the change in net assets in the accompanying statements of activities as investment income. Concentrations of Credit Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject IMCA to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and investments. IMCA places its cash and investment accounts with creditworthy, highquality financial institutions. Although the market value of investments is subject to fluctuations on a year-to-year basis, management believes that the investment policy is prudent for the long-term welfare of IMCA. Long-Lived Assets IMCA reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recovered.
IMCA looks primarily to the undiscounted future cash flows in its assessment of whether or not long-lived assets have been impaired. There was no impairment at December 31, 2014 and 2013. -7- . INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Notes to Financial Statements Note 1 - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue Revenue from membership dues, fees, and services is recognized ratably over the applicable period of service. Deferred revenue represents unearned dues, fees, and services revenue received in advance and will be recognized when earned. Advertising Costs IMCA expenses advertising costs as incurred. During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, advertising expense was $1,228,869 and $1,151,507, respectively. Functional Expenses The costs of providing the various programs and other activities have been summarized on a functional basis in the statements of activities. Accordingly, certain costs have been allocated among the appropriate programs and supporting services. Awareness Expenses A two-year $2,000,000 Awareness campaign was approved to strengthen (globally and domestically) IMCA's recognition as the premier investment and wealth management association in the industry. During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Awareness expense was $1,020,285 and $924,384, respectively, included in membership expense on the statements of activities. Income Taxes IMCA is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC"); accordingly, no provision for income taxes is included in the accompanying financial statements. IMCA applies a more-likely-than-not measurement methodology to reflect the financial statement impact of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.
After evaluating the tax positions taken, none are considered to be uncertain; therefore, no amounts have been recognized as of December 31, 2014 or 2013. If incurred, interest and penalties associated with tax positions are recorded in the period assessed as general and administrative expense. No interest or penalties have been assessed as of December 31, 2014 or 2013. Tax years that remain subject to examination include 2011 through the current year. -8- . INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Notes to Financial Statements Note 1 - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue, expenses, gains, losses, and other changes in net assets during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent Events IMCA has evaluated all subsequent events through the auditors' report date, which is the date the financial statements were available for issuance, and has determined there are no events requiring disclosure. Note 2 - Fair Value Measurement IMCA values its financial assets and liabilities based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In order to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements, the following fair value hierarchy prioritizes observable inputs used to measure fair value into three broad levels, which are described below: Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs. Level 2: Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets, but corroborated by market data. Level 3: Unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available. In determining fair value, IMCA utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible, as well as considers counterparty credit risk in its assessment of fair value.
These classifications (Levels 1, 2, and 3) are intended to reflect the observability of inputs used in the valuation of investments and are not necessarily an indication of risk or liquidity. Following is a description of the valuation methodology used for assets measured at fair value: Mutual funds: Valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded. There have been no changes to the valuation methodology during the years ended December 31, 2014 or 2013. -9- . INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Notes to Financial Statements Note 2 - Fair Value Measurement (continued) Financial assets carried at fair value as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 are classified in the tables below in one of the three categories described above: Description As of December 31, 2014 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Fixed income mutual funds Domestic equity mutual funds Foreign equity mutual funds Tangible/alternative mutual funds $ Total fair value $ 6,321,177 $ 2,395,710 2,546,566 - 1,987,910 - 13,251,363 $ - $ Total - $ $ - 6,321,177 2,395,710 2,546,566 1,987,910 $ 13,251,363 Cash and cash equivalents in the amount of $749,665 as of December 31, 2014 are included in investments but are not subject to fair value reporting and, therefore, are not included in the table above. Description As of December 31, 2013 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Fixed income mutual funds Domestic equity mutual funds Foreign equity mutual funds Tangible/alternative mutual funds $ Total fair value $ 1,974,326 $ 541,995 4,014,050 907,297 7,437,668 $ - $ - Total - $ $ - 1,974,326 541,995 4,014,050 907,297 $ 7,437,668 Cash and cash equivalents in the amount of $26,451 as of December 31, 2013 are included in investments but are not subject to fair value reporting and are, therefore, not included in the table above. Investment income consists of the following and is included in investment income in the statements of activities: December 31, 2014 2013 Dividends and interest Net realized gains Net unrealized losses $ 201,648 485,462 (24,509) $ - 10 - 327,322 $ 165,482 (387,872) 104,932 $ 662,601 . INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Notes to Financial Statements Note 3 - Property and Equipment Property and equipment consists of the following: December 31, 2014 2013 Equipment Software Leasehold improvements $ 508,201 $ 169,660 159,148 837,009 (771,480) $ 65,529 $ Less accumulated depreciation Total 490,639 167,544 159,148 817,331 (746,381) 70,950 Note 4 - Development Costs Development costs consist of the following: December 31, 2014 2013 Software development Online essentials Website/data manager Wealth management CPWA Alternative investment certificate Online CPWA study course Investor website Endowment and foundations certificate Prep Center Development ISC Online qualification exam review course Intro to investment certificate CIMA Level 2 IHOP development $ 813,657 $ 260,800 246,635 184,927 181,871 125,164 96,970 96,014 83,869 66,750 60,255 53,500 33,828 28,441 20,100 2,352,781 (2,142,337) $ 210,444 $ Less accumulated amortization Total - 11 - 701,575 260,800 246,635 184,927 181,871 125,164 96,970 96,014 83,869 66,750 60,255 53,500 33,828 28,441 20,100 2,240,699 (2,005,862) 234,837 . INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Notes to Financial Statements Note 5 - Deferred Revenue Deferred revenue is comprised of the following: December 31, 2014 2013 Conference registration Membership dues income CPWA income Recertification Journal, Investments & Wealth Monitor Other, including refunds $ 1,540,735 $ 2,202,943 1,335,854 476,477 37,094 105,255 2,031,593 1,855,435 826,860 431,025 91,709 43,605 Total $ 5,698,358 $ 5,280,227 Note 6 - Lease Commitments Leases IMCA leases office space and equipment under operating leases that expire at various dates through 2018. Rent expense totaled $335,460 and $297,517 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2014 are as follows: For the Year Ending December 31, 2015 2016 2017 2018 $ 293,163 299,258 54,792 5,450 $ 652,663 Note 7 - Commitments on Conference Contracts IMCA has entered into contracts with facilities and vendors for classes and conferences to be held at various times through 2018. As part of the contracts, IMCA has guaranteed a certain level of rooms and food and beverage revenue for the vendors/facilities.
The amounts are subject to cancellation policies with each party. The anticipated costs associated with the future events are approximately $3,937,000 and $2,343,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. - 12 - . INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Notes to Financial Statements Note 8 - Employee Benefits IMCA initiated a Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (the "Plan") in March 2001. The Plan is under Section 401 of the IRC. All full-time employees and part-time employees who work over 1,000 hours in any given year and are 21 years of age are eligible to participate in the Plan after 90 days of employment. The Plan is discretionary, and IMCA contributes as financial conditions allow. Employees vest on a six-year graded vesting schedule in employer discretionary contributions.
Historically, IMCA has contributed 4%-7% to the Plan. As of March 2001, IMCA formed a retirement savings plan that allows IMCA's employees to make contributions by salary reduction pursuant to Section 401(k) of the IRC. Employees are eligible for matching contributions up to 3% once they meet the eligibility requirements. Employees vest on a sixyear graded vesting schedule in matching contributions.
IMCA also regularly contributes 3% of the employees' eligible compensation under the Safe Harbor provision of the retirement savings plan. Upon eligibility, employees are immediately vested under this provision of the retirement savings plan. Total contributions to both plans were $258,440 and $240,216 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. - 13 - . SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION . INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Schedule of Revenues and Expenses - Budget to Actual For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 Budget (Unaudited) Revenues and gains Certification Meetings and conferences Membership Education Other expense Total revenues and gains $ Actual 2,208,773 $ 4,789,343 3,546,658 569,000 11,113,774 2,251,251 $ 4,815,613 3,585,404 916,996 (3,995) 11,565,269 Variance 42,478 26,270 38,746 347,996 (3,995) 451,495 Expenses Program services Certification Meetings and conferences Education Membership Total program services 2,640,963 3,858,906 1,006,807 2,753,249 10,259,925 2,475,913 3,711,509 817,108 2,674,492 9,679,022 (165,050) (147,397) (189,699) (78,757) (580,903) Supporting services Management and general Total expenses 1,477,694 11,737,619 1,573,130 11,252,152 95,436 (485,467) Change in net assets before investment income (623,845) Change in net assets $ 936,962 133,000 Investment income 313,117 104,932 (28,068) 418,049 $ 908,894 (490,845) Net assets at beginning of year 12,751,284 $ Net assets at end of year - 15 - 13,169,333 . INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Schedule of Revenues and Expenses - Budget to Actual For the Year Ended December 31, 2013 Budget (Unaudited) Revenues and gains Certification Meetings and conferences Membership Education Other income Total revenues and gains $ Actual 2,342,309 $ 4,676,838 3,346,262 355,000 10,720,409 2,470,446 $ 4,707,101 3,496,695 606,798 10 11,281,050 Variance 128,137 30,263 150,433 251,798 10 560,641 Expenses Program services Certification Meetings and conferences Education Membership Total program services 2,633,402 3,610,829 825,049 2,675,431 9,744,711 2,720,352 3,448,712 825,624 2,505,165 9,499,853 86,950 (162,117) 575 (170,266) (244,858) Supporting services Management and general Total expenses 1,431,176 11,175,887 1,413,808 10,913,661 (17,368) (262,226) Change in net assets before investment income (455,478) Change in net assets $ 822,867 131,000 Investment income 367,389 662,601 531,601 (324,478) 1,029,990 $ Net assets at beginning of year 11,721,294 $ Net assets at end of year - 16 - 12,751,284 1,354,468 .
In making those risk assessments, the auditors consider internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. .
To the Board of Directors Investment Management Consultants Association, Inc. Page Two We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. OPINION In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Investment Management Consultants Association, Inc. as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. OTHER MATTERS Our audits were conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the financial statements as a whole. The schedules of revenues and expenses - budget to actual are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the financial statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial statements.
Except for that portion marked "unaudited," the information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audits of the financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the financial statements or to the financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the information is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the financial statements as a whole. The information marked "unaudited" has not been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audits of the financial statements; accordingly, we do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on it. EKS&H LLLP March 25, 2015 Denver, Colorado .
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Statements of Financial Position December 31, 2013 2014 (Unrestricted) (Unrestricted) Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable Prepaid expenses Publications inventory and other assets Total current assets $ Property and equipment, net Development costs, net 4,211,101 $ 475,243 539,623 45,050 5,271,017 9,619,891 654,847 760,107 28,326 11,063,171 65,529 210,444 14,001,028 18,000 Other assets Investments Other assets 70,950 234,837 7,464,119 18,000 $ 19,566,018 $ 18,851,077 $ Total assets 599,892 $ 98,435 5,698,358 6,396,685 729,328 90,238 5,280,227 6,099,793 Liabilities and Net Assets Current liabilities Accounts payable Accrued compensated absences Deferred revenue Total liabilities Net assets Unrestricted Total net assets 13,169,333 13,169,333 $ Total liabilities and net assets See notes to financial statements. -3- 12,751,284 12,751,284 19,566,018 $ 18,851,077 . INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Statements of Activities For the Years Ended December 31, 2014 2013 (Unrestricted) (Unrestricted) Revenues and gains Certification Meetings and conferences Membership Education Other (expense) income Total revenues and gains $ 2,251,251 $ 4,815,613 3,585,404 916,996 (3,995) 11,565,269 2,470,446 4,707,101 3,496,695 606,798 10 11,281,050 Expenses Program services Certification Meetings and conferences Education Membership Total program services 2,475,913 3,711,509 817,108 2,674,492 9,679,022 2,720,352 3,448,712 825,624 2,505,165 9,499,853 Supporting services Management and general Total expenses 1,573,130 11,252,152 1,413,808 10,913,661 Change in net assets before investment income 313,117 367,389 Investment income 104,932 662,601 Change in net assets 418,049 1,029,990 12,751,284 11,721,294 13,169,333 $ 12,751,284 Net assets at beginning of year $ Net assets at end of year See notes to financial statements. -4- . INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Statements of Cash Flows For the Years Ended December 31, 2014 2013 Cash flows from operating activities Change in net assets Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net cash provided by operating activities Depreciation Amortization Net unrealized/realized loss (gain) on investments Changes in assets and liabilities Accounts receivables Prepaid expenses Publications inventory and other assets Accounts payable Accrued compensated absences Deferred revenue $ 418,049 $ 1,029,990 25,099 136,475 222,390 25,030 181,587 (460,953) 179,604 220,484 (16,724) (129,436) 8,197 418,131 1,064,220 1,482,269 (568,688) (180,311) (9,264) (10,761) 14,496 1,199,450 190,586 1,220,576 Cash flows from investing activities Purchases of property and equipment Acquisition of development costs Net purchases of investments Net cash used in investing activities (19,678) (112,082) (6,759,299) (6,891,059) (8,268) (99,060) (163,572) (270,900) Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (5,408,790) 949,676 Net cash provided by operating activities Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 9,619,891 $ Cash and cash equivalents at end of year See notes to financial statements. -5- 8,670,215 4,211,101 $ 9,619,891 . INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Notes to Financial Statements Note 1 - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Organization Investment Management Consultants Association, Inc. ("IMCA") is a membership organization for investment professionals. IMCA was established in 1985 to deliver premier investment consulting and wealth management credentials and world-class educational offerings. IMCA also provides forums (conferences) for ongoing education and information sharing among its members. IMCA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors of 13 elected members with a Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer.
There are also numerous volunteer committees through which membership/designation policies and procedures are discussed and cleared. The Board of Directors meets several times a year in person or by teleconference; most of the committees meet by teleconference over the course of the year. Organizationally, IMCA is a 501(c)(6) membership organization; this means IMCA is a tax-exempt organization as authorized by the IRS. In addition to providing membership services and educational conferences to its members, IMCA supports two highly prestigious designations in the investment consulting field: Certified Investment Management Analyst ("CIMA") and Certified Private Wealth Advisor ("CPWA"). Basis of Presentation IMCA reports information regarding its financial position and activities according to three classes of net assets: unrestricted net assets, temporarily restricted net assets, and permanently restricted net assets.
Unrestricted amounts are those currently available at the discretion of the Board of Directors for use in IMCA's operations and those resources invested in property and equipment. IMCA has no temporarily or permanently restricted net assets. Cash and Cash Equivalents IMCA considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less that are not held by investment managers as part of an investment portfolio to be cash equivalents. IMCA continually monitors its position with, and the credit quality of, the financial institutions with which it invests.
As of December 31, 2014, IMCA's cash accounts were fully insured by the FDIC. Accounts Receivable IMCA extends credit to customers for payment for goods and services provided. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, management has determined that all receivables are collectible. Prepayments Prepayments consist mainly of deposits, travel, and other costs associated with the preparation of upcoming programs sponsored by IMCA. Prepayments related to holding the programs are recognized as an expense in the year the program is held. -6- .
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Notes to Financial Statements Note 1 - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Publications Inventory Inventory consists of various books and other publications held for sale by IMCA. Inventory is stated at cost on a first-in, first-out method. Property and Equipment Property and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization are computed on the straightline method over estimated useful lives of the assets, ranging from three to seven years. IMCA capitalizes property and equipment purchases with a cost in excess of $1,000 and a useful life of one year or greater. Development Costs IMCA accounts for costs incurred in the development of system software and online education programs as software research and development costs until the preliminary project stage is completed. Direct costs incurred in the development of software are capitalized once the preliminary project stage is completed, management has committed to funding the project, and completion and use of the software for its intended purpose are probable.
IMCA ceases capitalization of development costs once the software has been substantially completed and is ready for its intended use. Software development costs are amortized over their estimated useful lives, generally three to four years. Costs associated with upgrades and enhancements that result in additional functionality are capitalized. Investments IMCA reports investments in equity securities and alternative mutual funds with readily determinable fair values and debt securities at their fair values.
Unrealized gains and losses are included in the change in net assets in the accompanying statements of activities as investment income. Concentrations of Credit Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject IMCA to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and investments. IMCA places its cash and investment accounts with creditworthy, highquality financial institutions. Although the market value of investments is subject to fluctuations on a year-to-year basis, management believes that the investment policy is prudent for the long-term welfare of IMCA. Long-Lived Assets IMCA reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recovered.
IMCA looks primarily to the undiscounted future cash flows in its assessment of whether or not long-lived assets have been impaired. There was no impairment at December 31, 2014 and 2013. -7- . INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Notes to Financial Statements Note 1 - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Revenue Recognition and Deferred Revenue Revenue from membership dues, fees, and services is recognized ratably over the applicable period of service. Deferred revenue represents unearned dues, fees, and services revenue received in advance and will be recognized when earned. Advertising Costs IMCA expenses advertising costs as incurred. During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, advertising expense was $1,228,869 and $1,151,507, respectively. Functional Expenses The costs of providing the various programs and other activities have been summarized on a functional basis in the statements of activities. Accordingly, certain costs have been allocated among the appropriate programs and supporting services. Awareness Expenses A two-year $2,000,000 Awareness campaign was approved to strengthen (globally and domestically) IMCA's recognition as the premier investment and wealth management association in the industry. During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Awareness expense was $1,020,285 and $924,384, respectively, included in membership expense on the statements of activities. Income Taxes IMCA is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC"); accordingly, no provision for income taxes is included in the accompanying financial statements. IMCA applies a more-likely-than-not measurement methodology to reflect the financial statement impact of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.
After evaluating the tax positions taken, none are considered to be uncertain; therefore, no amounts have been recognized as of December 31, 2014 or 2013. If incurred, interest and penalties associated with tax positions are recorded in the period assessed as general and administrative expense. No interest or penalties have been assessed as of December 31, 2014 or 2013. Tax years that remain subject to examination include 2011 through the current year. -8- . INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Notes to Financial Statements Note 1 - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue, expenses, gains, losses, and other changes in net assets during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent Events IMCA has evaluated all subsequent events through the auditors' report date, which is the date the financial statements were available for issuance, and has determined there are no events requiring disclosure. Note 2 - Fair Value Measurement IMCA values its financial assets and liabilities based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In order to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements, the following fair value hierarchy prioritizes observable inputs used to measure fair value into three broad levels, which are described below: Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs. Level 2: Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets, but corroborated by market data. Level 3: Unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available. In determining fair value, IMCA utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible, as well as considers counterparty credit risk in its assessment of fair value.
These classifications (Levels 1, 2, and 3) are intended to reflect the observability of inputs used in the valuation of investments and are not necessarily an indication of risk or liquidity. Following is a description of the valuation methodology used for assets measured at fair value: Mutual funds: Valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded. There have been no changes to the valuation methodology during the years ended December 31, 2014 or 2013. -9- . INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Notes to Financial Statements Note 2 - Fair Value Measurement (continued) Financial assets carried at fair value as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 are classified in the tables below in one of the three categories described above: Description As of December 31, 2014 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Fixed income mutual funds Domestic equity mutual funds Foreign equity mutual funds Tangible/alternative mutual funds $ Total fair value $ 6,321,177 $ 2,395,710 2,546,566 - 1,987,910 - 13,251,363 $ - $ Total - $ $ - 6,321,177 2,395,710 2,546,566 1,987,910 $ 13,251,363 Cash and cash equivalents in the amount of $749,665 as of December 31, 2014 are included in investments but are not subject to fair value reporting and, therefore, are not included in the table above. Description As of December 31, 2013 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Fixed income mutual funds Domestic equity mutual funds Foreign equity mutual funds Tangible/alternative mutual funds $ Total fair value $ 1,974,326 $ 541,995 4,014,050 907,297 7,437,668 $ - $ - Total - $ $ - 1,974,326 541,995 4,014,050 907,297 $ 7,437,668 Cash and cash equivalents in the amount of $26,451 as of December 31, 2013 are included in investments but are not subject to fair value reporting and are, therefore, not included in the table above. Investment income consists of the following and is included in investment income in the statements of activities: December 31, 2014 2013 Dividends and interest Net realized gains Net unrealized losses $ 201,648 485,462 (24,509) $ - 10 - 327,322 $ 165,482 (387,872) 104,932 $ 662,601 . INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Notes to Financial Statements Note 3 - Property and Equipment Property and equipment consists of the following: December 31, 2014 2013 Equipment Software Leasehold improvements $ 508,201 $ 169,660 159,148 837,009 (771,480) $ 65,529 $ Less accumulated depreciation Total 490,639 167,544 159,148 817,331 (746,381) 70,950 Note 4 - Development Costs Development costs consist of the following: December 31, 2014 2013 Software development Online essentials Website/data manager Wealth management CPWA Alternative investment certificate Online CPWA study course Investor website Endowment and foundations certificate Prep Center Development ISC Online qualification exam review course Intro to investment certificate CIMA Level 2 IHOP development $ 813,657 $ 260,800 246,635 184,927 181,871 125,164 96,970 96,014 83,869 66,750 60,255 53,500 33,828 28,441 20,100 2,352,781 (2,142,337) $ 210,444 $ Less accumulated amortization Total - 11 - 701,575 260,800 246,635 184,927 181,871 125,164 96,970 96,014 83,869 66,750 60,255 53,500 33,828 28,441 20,100 2,240,699 (2,005,862) 234,837 . INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Notes to Financial Statements Note 5 - Deferred Revenue Deferred revenue is comprised of the following: December 31, 2014 2013 Conference registration Membership dues income CPWA income Recertification Journal, Investments & Wealth Monitor Other, including refunds $ 1,540,735 $ 2,202,943 1,335,854 476,477 37,094 105,255 2,031,593 1,855,435 826,860 431,025 91,709 43,605 Total $ 5,698,358 $ 5,280,227 Note 6 - Lease Commitments Leases IMCA leases office space and equipment under operating leases that expire at various dates through 2018. Rent expense totaled $335,460 and $297,517 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2014 are as follows: For the Year Ending December 31, 2015 2016 2017 2018 $ 293,163 299,258 54,792 5,450 $ 652,663 Note 7 - Commitments on Conference Contracts IMCA has entered into contracts with facilities and vendors for classes and conferences to be held at various times through 2018. As part of the contracts, IMCA has guaranteed a certain level of rooms and food and beverage revenue for the vendors/facilities.
The amounts are subject to cancellation policies with each party. The anticipated costs associated with the future events are approximately $3,937,000 and $2,343,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. - 12 - . INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Notes to Financial Statements Note 8 - Employee Benefits IMCA initiated a Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (the "Plan") in March 2001. The Plan is under Section 401 of the IRC. All full-time employees and part-time employees who work over 1,000 hours in any given year and are 21 years of age are eligible to participate in the Plan after 90 days of employment. The Plan is discretionary, and IMCA contributes as financial conditions allow. Employees vest on a six-year graded vesting schedule in employer discretionary contributions.
Historically, IMCA has contributed 4%-7% to the Plan. As of March 2001, IMCA formed a retirement savings plan that allows IMCA's employees to make contributions by salary reduction pursuant to Section 401(k) of the IRC. Employees are eligible for matching contributions up to 3% once they meet the eligibility requirements. Employees vest on a sixyear graded vesting schedule in matching contributions.
IMCA also regularly contributes 3% of the employees' eligible compensation under the Safe Harbor provision of the retirement savings plan. Upon eligibility, employees are immediately vested under this provision of the retirement savings plan. Total contributions to both plans were $258,440 and $240,216 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. - 13 - . SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION . INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Schedule of Revenues and Expenses - Budget to Actual For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 Budget (Unaudited) Revenues and gains Certification Meetings and conferences Membership Education Other expense Total revenues and gains $ Actual 2,208,773 $ 4,789,343 3,546,658 569,000 11,113,774 2,251,251 $ 4,815,613 3,585,404 916,996 (3,995) 11,565,269 Variance 42,478 26,270 38,746 347,996 (3,995) 451,495 Expenses Program services Certification Meetings and conferences Education Membership Total program services 2,640,963 3,858,906 1,006,807 2,753,249 10,259,925 2,475,913 3,711,509 817,108 2,674,492 9,679,022 (165,050) (147,397) (189,699) (78,757) (580,903) Supporting services Management and general Total expenses 1,477,694 11,737,619 1,573,130 11,252,152 95,436 (485,467) Change in net assets before investment income (623,845) Change in net assets $ 936,962 133,000 Investment income 313,117 104,932 (28,068) 418,049 $ 908,894 (490,845) Net assets at beginning of year 12,751,284 $ Net assets at end of year - 15 - 13,169,333 . INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS ASSOCIATION, INC. Schedule of Revenues and Expenses - Budget to Actual For the Year Ended December 31, 2013 Budget (Unaudited) Revenues and gains Certification Meetings and conferences Membership Education Other income Total revenues and gains $ Actual 2,342,309 $ 4,676,838 3,346,262 355,000 10,720,409 2,470,446 $ 4,707,101 3,496,695 606,798 10 11,281,050 Variance 128,137 30,263 150,433 251,798 10 560,641 Expenses Program services Certification Meetings and conferences Education Membership Total program services 2,633,402 3,610,829 825,049 2,675,431 9,744,711 2,720,352 3,448,712 825,624 2,505,165 9,499,853 86,950 (162,117) 575 (170,266) (244,858) Supporting services Management and general Total expenses 1,431,176 11,175,887 1,413,808 10,913,661 (17,368) (262,226) Change in net assets before investment income (455,478) Change in net assets $ 822,867 131,000 Investment income 367,389 662,601 531,601 (324,478) 1,029,990 $ Net assets at beginning of year 11,721,294 $ Net assets at end of year - 16 - 12,751,284 1,354,468 .
