Students & Candidates

Your Path to the CPA Profession Starts Here

Whether you're just beginning your accounting journey or preparing for the CPA exam, TXCPA Permian Basin is here to support you every step of the way.

Local Networking Opportunities

Student and candidate members are encouraged to participate in all chapter events. TXCPA Permian Basin hosts a variety of networking activities that connect you with local CPAs, firms, and companies—helping you build relationships and explore career paths close to home.

Scholarships and More!

Each fall, the chapter hosts its signature event—the annual Shrimp Boil—where UTPB accounting students and faculty are honored. It’s a fun, relaxed setting to meet local professionals and maybe even your future employer!

 

Events

Chapter events are open to everyone, and the ones below are especially geared toward those exploring a future in accounting.  If the event is online, the link to join is in the event confirmation.

October CPA Chat | Chat with Tax Accountants | October 21, 2025, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |Online| Register HERE 

TXCPA Student & Candidate Webinar - Let’s Talk CPA: Everything You Need to Know About Licensure | October 23, 2025, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Online | Register HERE

Shrimp Boil | Join Chapter members and  TSBPA Board Member Kim Crawford for dinner and connections |November 6, 2025, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Shack in the Back | Register HERE

TXCPA & Surgent Mock CPA Exam | This event overlaps the CPA2B Bootcamp.  You can register, get the login, and take the exam before the expiration date | November 13, 2025, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Register HERE

CPA2B Bootcamp | Practical Networking Skills, CPA Exam Basics, Insights from recent exam takers, and Networking with Chapter members | November 13, 2025, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |online | Register HERE

November CPA Chat | Chat with Auditors | November 19, 2025, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Online| Register HERE

March CPA Chat | Chat with CPAs in Business and Industry | March 24, 2026, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Online | Register HERE



Become a Student Member of the TXCPA and the Permian Basin Chapter

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Whether you’re looking to expand your CPA connections, or you’re thinking beyond your first job, this network is for you!

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State and National Resources for Accounting Students

Texas Society of CPAs (TXCPA)

TXCPA is your go-to source for guidance on becoming a CPA in Texas. Explore the steps to certification, get exam tips, access career planning tools, and learn how TXCPA supports you from student to CPA and beyond.

Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

The TSBPA regulates the CPA profession in Texas. Visit their site to understand licensing requirements, review statutes and rules, and check CPA exam qualifications.

This Way to CPA – AICPA Student Resource

Managed by the AICPA, this site offers tools, career advice, and real-life stories to inspire and prepare students for a successful journey to becoming a CPA.

 

TXCPA Scholarships

 

 

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