Welcome to TXCPA East Texas

The Texas Society of CPAs is the premier professional membership organization for CPAs in Texas. Founded in 1915, the society empowers members to lead and succeed by promoting professional excellence, advocating on behalf of CPAs, and supporting a sense of community and connection among its members. TXCPA East Texas serves members in 20 Texas counties and is committed to serving the public interest with programs that advance the highest standards of ethics and practice with the CPA profession.

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Lunch & Learn: September 4

Get ready for your next AICPA peer review with practical insights from TXCPA’s Director of Peer Review, Dipesh Patel. Discover how to strengthen your documentation and quality management practices, avoid common findings, and take proactive steps to improve your firm’s next review outcome. Register now!

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Build Your Tax Expertise with Two Days of CPE

Join Dr. Robert Ricketts in Tyler on Oct. 28–29 for two full-day tax CPE courses covering S corporation tax planning and partnership/LLC structures. Attend one day or both for a two-day tax CPE experience. Register today!

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Register Now: Tal Glenn Memorial Golf Tournament

One of TXCPA East Texas’ most anticipated traditions of the year is back! Registration is now open for a day of golf, networking and fun while supporting scholarships for the next generation of CPAs.

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Build Your Tax Expertise: Two Days of Tax CPE with Dr. Robert Ricketts

  • Published on Aug 25, 2026
  • by Kari Owen


Strengthen your tax expertise this October with two full-day courses led by Dr. Robert Ricketts at the Holiday Inn in Tyler, TX. Each course offers 8 hours of CPE and focuses on practical tax issues you’re likely to encounter when advising business clients.

October 28 | Maximizing Tax Efficiency for S Corporation Clients
Explore S corporation taxation and planning, including entity selection, S elections and conversions, shareholder distributions, stock and debt basis, compensation, benefits and estate planning considerations. Gain practical strategies for addressing common S corporation issues and avoiding unexpected tax costs.
REGISTER FOR OCT. 28 HERE

October 29 | Benefits of the Partnership/LLC Structure for Business Activities
Dive into key partnership tax issues involving special allocations, liabilities, distributions, contributed property and partnership interests. Learn how Sections 704(b), 704(c) and 752 can impact partnership planning and discover potential tax traps to watch for.
REIGSTER FOR OCT. 29 HERE

Attend one day or make it a two-day tax CPE experience! Register today and save your spot.

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