The finances of the Association for Documentary Editing are sound. 91 There has been a decrease in the general budget of 377,givingusunrestrictedassetstotaling59,706. This year\u27s slight reduction is mitigated by the large increase from last year (7,401),andthatlargeoveragepartlyexplainsthepresentshowing.Aportionofthemoneyforlastyear2Λ7sconferenceinWashington,D.C.,wasreceivedbeforethefiscalyearbegan,sothosemonieswerereportedfortheyearinwhichtheywerereceivedratherthanacrosstwoyears.InthepresentsingleβpagereporttheWashingtonconferencelookstohaveadeficit,butwhenthefullrangeofincomeandexpensesaredetailedinaseparatespecificreport,theconferenceshowsanoverageof815. Understanding this, we have no need to be concerned about ADE finances for now or in the future. Our members continue to make generous contributions by joining the organization at higher levels and by giving extra money to the general fund. We can thank our members for their generosity which makes possible a sound financial situation