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Program Dates
JUNE 27 - APPLICATION DEADLINE
Thursday and Friday
July 24 and 25, 2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday, August 22, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- be a CPA, or a Candidate member with a CPA sponsor
- be a TXCPA Fort Worth member, and
- commit to use your best efforts to fulfill program requirements, which are:
- attend July 24 and 25, 2025 program retreat
- attend August 22 Kimbell Art Museum tour
- participate in a 2025-2026 Chapter community service campaign and/or speak at a school as part of November's CPA month
- attend one meeting of the governance body of the Chapter on November 18, 2025
Fee: Waived (The Board of Directors has waived this program fee for 2025)
Delivery method: group live
CPE: 11 credits awarded
Level: update
Prerequisites/advance preparation: no prerequisites and no advance preparation required
Contact: Jennifer Davis jdavis@tx.cpa
*Lodging and meals are included
Speakers and Topics
Dede Williams Vann | CliftonStrengths
CliftonStrengths focuses on your greatest opportunities for development and success, rather than only on your weaknesses. Learn how to use your CliftonStrengths report and learning resources to tackle your work using your talents.
Sandra Bembenek | Networking Workshop
Work through some key networking issues such as identifying viable prospects; what to do after meeting someone at an event; how much time and energy should be spent on networking; how to turn a prospect into a client; how to “close the deal" and more.
Stephanie Buduhan | Boosting Success, Banishing Stress, and Mastering Work/Life Bliss!
By celebrating your success and avoiding stress, you can enhance your productivity and work/life balance. Health is the key to financial and professional success. Participants of this course will also learn effective ways to cope with workplace stress by describing stress triggers and coping mechanisms.
Jennifer Davis| How the Profession is Organized
Knowing how the CPA profession is structured can help you identify personal growth and leadership opportunities. Chapter Executive Director, Jennifer Davis, will show you where to match your interests and your commitment level.
Kim Knox Lewis | Public Speaking
Polish your presentation skills with Kim’s tips for success. Even introverts must sometimes speak at company meetings or present with confidence to clients. Participants are qualified to join the Chapter’s Speakers Bureau.
Josh Willson| King of the Scene
Josh, our Chapter president-elect, will lead and guide the retreat. He’ll participate in key sessions, sharing insights and fostering collaboration. Throughout the retreat, Josh looks forward to connecting personally with participants, building relationships, and setting the tone for a successful year ahead.
Leadership without Authority
How to communicate persuasively and influence others in the workplace without a title. Chapter leaders facilitate deep-dive discussion on how to manage projects and teams to effectively boss!
Mark Rich | A Museum Tour From An Accountant’s Perspective
CPAs often look at the world through a different lens. This session delivers insight into one of Fort Worth's most notable institutions, the Kimbell Art Museum. Event date is Friday, August 22, 2025.