January-February 2023
In this issue:
- The Evolving Workforce and the Effect on Professional Services
- Tell Me More, Tell Me More: Trustees’ Duties to Inform and Account in Texas
- Outlook for 2023
- Geopolitical Tensions Put Pressure on Auditors and Regulators as Companies Grapple with the Effects of Sanctions and National Sovereignty
- Back to Normal?
- Investing Directly Into Oil and Some of the Tax Consequences
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The Evolving Workforce and the Effect on Professional Services
Job openings in many parts of the United States (including Texas) have been far exceeding unemployment. While potentially beneficial for those looking for work (assuming they have the skills), the shortages are presenting notable challenges.View Article -
Tell Me More, Tell Me More: Trustees’ Duties to Inform and Account in Texas
Most lawyers in Texas understand that trustees have a duty to share certain trust information with trust beneficiaries. The duty to provide formal accountings is a distinct subpart of the duty to inform. This article addresses the trustee’s duty to both inform and account in Texas.View Article
Uniform Probate Code
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Today's CPA
Outlook for 2023
TXCPA is here to support you and connect you to the resources you need. We look forward to helping you achieve even more success in 2023!View Article -
Geopolitical Tensions Put Pressure on Auditors and Regulators as Companies Grapple with the Effects of Sanctions and National Sovereignty
Companies and their auditors should not overlook global issues when considering the impact on the financial reporting obligations they undertake.View Article
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Texas Legislature
Back to Normal?
The Texas Legislative session began with the Republicans firmly in control of state government again, but how will they handle an unprecedented budget surplus of $25-30 billion?View Article -
Investing Directly Into Oil and Some of the Tax Consequences
CPE article: This case study provides information about investing directly into oil and the resulting tax consequences. The lead author made direct investments in four types of oil and gas assets to receive tax information from his brokerage accounts.View Article
CHAIR
Mohan Kuruvilla, Ph.D., CPA
PRESIDENT/CEO
Jodi Ann Ray, CAE, CCE, IOM
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Melinda Bentley, CAE
EDITORIAL BOARD CHAIR
Jennifer Johnson, CPA
MANAGER, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Peggy Foley
pfoley@tx.cpa
MANAGING EDITOR
DeLynn Deakins
ddeakins@tx.cpa
COLUMN EDITOR
Don Carpenter, MSAcc/CPA
DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST
Wayne Hardin, CDMP, PCM®
CLASSIFIEDS
DeLynn Deakins
Texas Society of CPAs
14131 Midway Rd., Suite 850
Addison, TX 75001
972-687-8550
ddeakins@tx.cpa
Editorial Board
Derrick Bonyuet-Lee, CPA-Austin;
Aaron Borden, CPA-Dallas;
Don Carpenter, CPA-Central Texas;
Rhonda Fronk, CPA-Houston;
Aaron Harris, CPA-Dallas;
Baria Jaroudi, CPA-Houston;
Elle Kathryn Johnson, CPA-Houston;
Jennifer Johnson, CPA-Dallas;
Lucas LaChance, CPA-Dallas, CIA;
Nicholas Larson, CPA-Fort Worth;
Anne-Marie Lelkes, CPA-Corpus Christi;
Bryan Morgan, Jr, CPA-Austin;
Stephanie Morgan, CPA-East Texas;
Kamala Raghavan, CPA-Houston;
Amber Louise Rourke, CPA-Brazos Valley;
Nikki Lee Shoemaker, CPA-East Texas, CGMA;
Natasha Winn, CPA-Houston.
CONTRIBUTORS
Melinda Bentley; Kenneth Besserman; Holly McCauley; Shicoyia Morgan; Craig Nauta; Kari Owen; John Ross; Lani Shepherd; April Twaddle; Patty Wyatt