Year-end reporting for 2021 is due January 31, 2022. Please submit required information through the Section Minimum Standards & Scorecard App.

Scroll down to learn how to access the app, view the training tutorial, or download the step-by-step handbook.

Reminder: Sections are required to meet all Section Minimum Standards each calendar year to remain in compliance and receive funding. Sections may voluntarily report Section Scorecard activity and accumulate points to qualify for annual awards.

Section Minimum Standards

Revised June 2016

The following are the Section Minimum Standards as adopted and approved by AACE International's Board of Directors in June 2016:

  • Government Filings: IRS filings, or appropriate government filings for the country where the section is located, must be up-to-date. For non-US sections, if a government filing is not required, a financial review must be conducted, approved by the section board, and filed with AACE International headquarters.
  • Section Officers/Directors: Section to submit list of section officers / directors no later than December 31 of each year. The required template will be downloaded by clicking here. 
  • Bank Account: Section to submit the bank account(s) it maintains with account number(s) and signatories. For non-US sections, if a section bank account is not allowed, alternative arrangements must be made and agreed to by AACE International headquarters.
  • Technical Meetings: Sections to have held or jointly sponsored a minimum of 3 section technical in-person or virtual meetings for its membership.
  • Communication: Section must have sent a minimum of 3 communications to their membership.
  • Bylaws: 1) Confirmation that bylaws are current and do not require amendment or 2) submission of requested bylaws changes (prior to a section membership vote).
  • Minimum Membership: Have at least five (5) members in good standing as of December 31st of each year.


Download the Section Minimum Standards & Scorecard App Handbook for step-by-step instructions by clicking here.
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View the full Section Minimum Standards & Scorecard Training Tutorial video or specific module by clicking the appropriate link.

-Full training session (1 hour): click here
-Introduction to App (13 minutes): click here
-Government Filings (8 minutes): click here
-Election Results (7 minutes): click here
-Banking (11 minutes): click here
-Technical Meetings (5 minutes): click here
-Communications (1 minute): click here
-Bylaws (2 minutes): click here
-Scorecard (10 minutes): click here

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You can practice using the Section Minimum Standards & Scorecard App by clicking the link below. This will help you to become more comfortable and familiar with the App, without fear of making a mistake or breaking something.

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You may access the Section Minimum Standards & Scorecard App to report activity in the following ways:

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