July-August 2024

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July 01, 2024

Take Note

TXCPA Connects With 2,800+ Students During Accounting Opportunities Month and Nearly 12,000 Students in 2023-2024

During April’s Accounting Opportunities Month, we surpassed our goal of reaching 1,500 students! We thank the 101 members who volunteered for 31 career engagements – which included presentations, career fairs, panels and student facing events – and reached 2,866 students of all ages! These visits helped us get closer to our goal of reaching 12,000 students in 2023-2024.

Volunteers are needed for classroom visits year-round. If you're interested in sharing your career journey with aspiring CPAs, please click here to submit an online volunteer interest form.

Don’t Miss Listing Your Organization in TXCPA’s New Employer Guide!

TXCPA’s Employer Guide is a valuable recruitment tool to help you attract quality, top-tier employees for your organization. You can stand out from the crowd by sharing your organization’s benefits and accolades with future CPAs throughout Texas.

The deadline to purchase an Employer Guide listing for the 2024-2025 guide is July 31, 2024. Click here to learn more and purchase your listing.

Unlock Top Talent and Career Opportunities with TXCPA’s Career Center!

Need to hire talent or find a new job opportunity? Check out TXCPA’s Career Center! With a focus on accounting and finance job openings, it’s the perfect resource for employers and job seekers alike. Members enjoy deep discounts on job postings and internships are always free!

Job seekers can browse postings, apply online and post a Job Seeker Profile for free. Simply log in with your TXCPA credentials to get started.

For the best in hiring and career opportunities, visit TXCPA’s Career Center today!

Find Your Zen: Top Meditation Apps to Stay Centered

Meditation is a great way to refocus and center yourself, but when life is hectic and distracting, it can be difficult to master. Here are a few apps that can help make meditation easier and more intuitive:

Calm – www.calm.com

Headspace – www.headspace.com

Ten Percent Happier – www.tenpercent.com

BetterSleep – www.bettersleep.com

Mindful – www.mindful.org

If you’re struggling with addiction, substance abuse or mental health issues, TXCPA Peer Assistance is here to help. Join a weekly support group, send a confidential message and find more resources at tx.cpa/resources/acan.

TXCPA is Now Accepting 2025-2026 Leadership Nominations

The nominations process for TXCPA’s 2025-26 leadership is now open! Your input for key leadership positions is vital to our organization’s success and future. We are currently accepting nominations for the following roles: Chair-elect; Treasurer-elect; Secretary; Board of Directors; Leadership Council Members-at-Large; Nominations and Board Development Committee Members-at-Large; Nominations Council Members-at-Large; and AICPA Council.

The deadline for nominations is September 2. For complete details on the TXCPA leadership nominations process, including links to submit a nomination and an overview of the process, please visit our website.

TXCPA Recognizes 2023-2024 Award Recipients

TXCPA congratulates our 2023-2024 award recipients. The members include:

Meritorious Service to the Accounting Profession: Kathy Kapka, CPA, CGMA - East Texas

Distinguished Public Service: John Baines, CPA - Dallas

Distinguished Fellow: Bill Moss, CPA - Dallas

Distinguished Fellow: Bill Sims, CPA - Dallas

Young CPA of the Year: Dahlia Garcia, CPA - El Paso

Honorary Member: Meg Campbell - Dallas

Outstanding Committee Chair: David Colmenero, J.D., LL.M., CPA - Dallas

B&I Award: Tom Seale, CPA - East Texas

Rising Stars: Lauren Albrecht, CPA - Corpus Christi; Candy Arroyo, CPA - Permian Basin; Katie Brown, CPA, CFF - Fort Worth; Jennifer Cadena, CPA - San Antonio; Andres Chavez, CPA - Abilene; Monica Corey, CPA - Permian Basin; Austin Fleet, CPA - East Texas; Evan Green, CPA - Permian Basin; D’Andra Isabel, CPA - Houston; Ashlei Lewis, CPA - San Angelo; Luis Lopez, CPA, CFE - Rio Grande Valley; Kyle Noack, CPA, CFP - Victoria; Jordan Payne, CPA - Houston; Andrew Peterson, CPA - Dallas; Alan Pruitt, CPA - Houston; Elsa Selleck, CPA - East Texas; Paige Smith, CPA - San Angelo; Jaimie Yang, CPA, CIA, CISA - Dallas

 

Thanks to the Sponsors of Today's CPA Magazine

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November-December 2024

Flipbook

In This Issue

  • TXCPA’s 2024 Rising Stars

    TXCPA's Rising Stars Program shines a spotlight on CPAs under 40 who are making a remarkable impact. These 18 honorees stand out for their leadership, commitment to the accounting profession and service to their communities. Join us in congratulating the 2024 Rising Stars!
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  • CPE: Update on Financial Reporting for Joint Venture Formation

    Joint ventures are powerful tools that allow companies to pool resources and technologies to innovate with new products, services and markets. Accounting Standards Update 2023-03 now fills a critical gap by setting new financial reporting standards specifically for joint venture formation. This article explores what finance professionals need to know about the guidance.
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  • What’s Happening Around Texas - November-December 2024

    Learn about some of the recent events and activities that happened around the state in the TXCPA chapters.
    View Article

  • Mitigating Medicare Mistakes: The CPA’s Role in Navigating IRMAA Challenges

    Navigating Medicare's Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) can be challenging, especially for higher-income individuals who face additional premiums for Medicare Parts B and D. As CPAs, you play a crucial role in helping clients understand and plan for these potential extra costs, using your tax and financial expertise to guide them through Medicare’s complexities. This article explores strategies that can assist in minimizing IRMAA-related surprises.
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  • Pink-Collar Crime: An Interview with Kelly Paxton

    Kelly Paxton, a former U.S. Customs agent and expert in pink-collar crime, discusses the world of workplace embezzlement, which disproportionately involves women in lower to mid-level positions. Her insights emphasize that these are often crimes of opportunity rather than intent, making vigilance and ethical leadership essential in safeguarding against them.
    View Article

  • Celebrating Our 2024 Rising Stars!

    This issue of Today’s CPA is arguably one of the most anticipated issues of the year, where we celebrate the Rising Star Award winners! These young members are future leaders and innovators, shaping the future of TXCPA and inspiring the next generation of CPAs. They bring fresh ideas and excellence to our profession.
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  • Are Noncompete Agreements a Thing of the Past?

    In the world of business, protecting a competitive edge often means using noncompete agreements to keep valuable knowledge in-house. The FTC recently moved to limit noncompete agreements, banning most new ones as of September 2024, but this decision faces legal challenges. Until legal battles are resolved, businesses are expected to continue cautiously enforcing noncompete agreements.
    View Article

  • The 2024 Election and What it Means for Texas

    In the November 2024 election, Americans cast their votes for President, Congress, state offices and a host of local races. The 2024 election season felt especially long, marked by heated debates and high voter engagement. Here’s a summary of results and a look ahead to the key issues expected to shape the 2025 Texas legislative session.
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  • Take Note

    In this edition of Take Note: TXCPA's Career Center; Join the Key Persons Program; November is Accounting Opportunities Month and TXCPA Month of Service; Protect What Matters Most with Member Insurance; TXCPA’s Advocacy Day and Midyear Leadership Council Meeting on January 28-29; Accountants Confidential Assistance Network
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  • Classifieds

    The classified ad section offers a dynamic marketplace, featuring listings for practice owners looking to sell, professionals seeking firms to purchase and a variety of specialized services. Whether you're looking to expand, sell or explore niche opportunities, this section connects professionals with valuable business prospects and resources.
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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

 

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