Robert Johnston has been in the accounting profession for 38 years. He has been with the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) for 31 years, since 1978. The finance division has a staff of 6. As senior vice president, his role is to manage the finances and budgeting needs for AAPA, the Physician Assistant Foundation and the Society for the Preservation of Physician Assistant History. He ensures each organization's compliance with IRS regulations related to 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) non-profit organizations and adhering to generally accepted accounting standards as presented by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.
Prior to joining AAPA, Johnston worked for the National Cable Television Association as assistant controller in its finance department. He has Bachelor's degree in finance and administration from Benjamin Franklin University in Washington DC.
