Member Benefits

Maximize Your Membership and Take Advantage of Your Benefits

Members of TXCPA Houston and TXCPA have access to a variety of benefits. From the protection and promotion of the CPA license to adding 28,000 contacts to your network, there are big advantages to being part of our professional community.

Advocacy

TXCPA governmental affairs volunteers work tirelessly to protect the CPA license in Texas and all it stands for. Learn more about how your interests are being represented at the local, state, and national levels. TXCPA Houston members have the opportunity to discuss current issues with IRS and local taxing authority representatives at our Circular 230 Professional roundtable meetings.

Quality Education

Members benefit from access to a comprehensive portfolio of courses designed to both keep you in the know and help you take your career to the next level. CPE is about more than compliance. It’s about competence. And our courses give you the opportunity to dive deep into your specialty or get a clear understanding of new standards and regulations – in a classroom or on your own time in the comfort of your home or office. Emerging professionals will want to check out Accelerate, our unique program designed to help build your leadership skills. Members also enjoy special savings on CPE registration fees.

Connections

You are part of a community that is 28,000 strong statewide and 7,000 strong here at home. Take your connections to the next level by attending chapter programs and events and participating in TXCPA Exchange. Network with other members and local professionals at our Morning Buzz, Membership Luncheon, or Happy Hour events. Serve your local community by participating in our internal charities CPAs Helping Schools and Accounting Scholarships or attend one of our many community service events we schedule throughout the year. Together we are stronger.

Resources

TXCPA Houston and TXCPA offer you access to resources at your fingertips. Make us your go-to source for the latest developments in your profession and access your next career opportunity through our career center. Also, take advantage of Wolters Kluwer's valuable industry-leading research and learning products and solutions at a discount rate here. Use these tools to expand your professional development, enhance your knowledge, and increase your expertise on tax, accounting, financial and estate planning, audit topics, and more.

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Savings

The buying power of our association affords you special savings. In addition to local savings, you can also take advantage of savings from TXCPA on insurance packages by leveraging the buying power of 28,000.

Member Benefits News

The current membership year is nearing the end. Your 2021-22 membership offers you a myriad of opportunities to serve your professional organization and provide community support.

One way you can be involved is with the TXCPA Houston CPA-PAC. Member-managed. Member-driven. Member-focused political action committee.

The local PAC Steering is responsible for PAC fundraising, administering the key person program in the Houston area, and stimulating interests in Texas political affairs. The committee meets 2-3 times per year, allows members to deliver checks to Texas state representatives and senators, and there are subcommittees that offer the best choice for your interest.

CPA-PAC is non-partisan and is registered with the Texas Ethics Commission.

CPAs have too much at stake to commit anything less than 100 percent to political efforts. The TXCPA PAC works closely with local chapters’ PAC to determine which policymakers should receive CPA-PAC contributions.

Of all the funds donated to the CPA-PAC, 75 percent of all donations go to the local chapter for contributions to local lawmakers and 25 percent is donated to candidates in campaigns for statewide offices, such as governor, lieutenant governor, state comptroller, and others. See  CPA-PAC Funding 2021  (Updated May 2021). Contribution decisions are based upon a candidate’s position on issues of importance to CPAs, the strength of the opposition, the level of the candidate’s influence, their need for funds, and incumbency.

For updates on the current Texas Legislative Session, click here.
Participate in the local CPA-PAC and be a part of the process to support the candidates who offer the greatest benefits to the CPA profession.
A key person is needed for Rep. Troy Nehls (R-22) Sugar Land. Be a lead contact between TXCPA and Representative Nehls’ office to voice comments on pending legislation before the House votes.

Do you have a question about the TXCPA Houston CPA-PAC, other community support options, or updating your profile? Contact Membership Manager Carol Spencer for assistance.