In this edition of Take Note: Leadership Nominations; Accountants Confidential Assistance Network (ACAN); TXCPA's Mentor Match Program; Word Game - Texas Sales Tax Audits; Accounting Excellence Award Recipients
Help Shape TXCPA’s Future: Submit Leadership Nominations Today
TXCPA’s future leadership starts with member involvement and your nomination could help shape the next generation of leaders. The 2027-2028 TXCPA leadership nominations process is officially open. Now is the time to recognize dedicated members who are ready to make an impact.
TXCPA is accepting nominations for several key leadership roles, including 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.
TXCPA is committed to building leadership that reflects the strength and diversity of its membership across gender, age, ethnicity, geographic location and industry experience. Nominations must be submitted by September 1, 2026. Click here for nomination forms, eligibility details and a complete overview of the process.
ACAN is a Safe Place to Turn
If you’re facing addiction, substance use or mental health challenges, TXCPA's Accountants Confidential Assistance Network is here to help. Access support, weekly groups and resources at tx.cpa/resources/acan. Call 866-766-ACAN or text 214-566-2854. All communications are strictly confidential by law.
Word Game: Texas Sales Tax Audits
Test your insight and word-finding skills with this quick, interactive game based on the article “Texas Sales Tax Audits: Why Recordkeeping Determines Who Wins … and Who Pays Sales Tax.” Find key terms and revisit core ideas like exempt, documentation and liability – all in a fun, fast challenge.
Questions
What process examines a business’s tax compliance and documentation?
What must businesses keep organized to defend themselves during a sales tax review?
What documents show details of sales, purchases and tax charged?
What word describes sales that are not subject to tax when proper proof is provided?
What word describes the amount a business may owe in an audit assessment?
What additional charges may businesses face for noncompliance besides tax and interest?
Which industry group faces unique tax challenges based on contract structure?
Answers are among these words
ADVISORS • STRATEGIC • AUDIT • SYSTEMS |
COMPTROLLER • RECORDS • BUSINESS • TAXABLE |
INVOICES • RECEIPTS • MODEL • EXEMPT • CYCLE |
TRANSACTION • RETENTION • LIABILITY • OUTCOMES |
DOCUMENTATION • PENALTIES • EXPERIENCE |
CONTRACTORS • EVIDENCE • CONTROLS |
Hints:
1. A_____
2. R______
3. I_______
4. E_____
5. L________
6. P________
7. C__________
Click here to see the answers. (Answers are not for CPE credit.)
Celebrating the Future: Accounting Excellence Awards Presented
The Accounting Excellence Award celebrates top accounting students from Texas colleges and universities. Established in 1969, this award recognizes academic achievement and promise in the profession.
Each recipient’s name is engraved on a permanent plaque at their school and they receive a personal award at a local TXCPA chapter meeting. Following are the recipients for 2024-2025.
Katie Adams - Texas Christian University
Salvador Aguirre - University of Texas at El Paso
Ethan Arias - Hardin-Simmons University
Seth Bloom - Midwestern State University
John Burrus - Texas State University
Paige Cagney - University of Texas at Austin
Preston Carter - Sam Houston State University
Abigail Chambers - Texas Lutheran University
Eric Cordero - Texas Wesleyan University
Natalie Davis - Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Ashton DeRouen - Lamar University
Adam Elbanna - University of Houston
Jennifer Engles - University of Houston - Clear Lake
Brandon Epps - Texas Tech University
Rodrigo Escobar - Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Kailey Fischer - Stephen F. Austin State University
Santiago García Rosales - Texas A&M International University
Karysma Garza - Texas A&M University - San Antonio
Rebekah Garza - St. Mary’s University
Carter Gray - Southern Methodist University
Sarah Hamdalla - Texas A&M University - Victoria
Matthew Harman - University of the Incarnate Word
Hadassah Hethcoat - University of Texas Permian Basin
Audrey Knoll - Texas A&M University
Emily Kraft - Texas Woman's University
Lorena Lalaj - University of Texas at San Antonio
Madeline Leard - Baylor University
Jaid Lehew - University of Dallas
Jennifer Lopez-Bolanos - University of Houston - Downtown
Juliette Lostracco - University of Texas at Tyler
Anthony Lovell - Angelo State University
SJ Marais - Houston Christian University
Gale Marden - McMurry University
Nicholas Nutt - University of St. Thomas
Mariam Oyeyemi - University of Texas at Arlington
Haylee Reyna - Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Lino Rodriguez - St. Edward's University
Katherine Romero - Prairie View A&M University
Nelson Rose - Trinity University
Lillian Ross - Abilene Christian University
Isaac Silvey - West Texas A&M University
Jennifer Soto-Rios - East Texas A&M University
Rohan Springe - University of Texas at Dallas
Jaelynne Williams - Texas Southern University
Heorhii Yefymenko - Tarleton State University
Zach Ziebold - University of North Texas
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