June 11, 2025

What’s Happening Around Texas - May-June 2025

In What’s Happening Around Texas, we give you highlights of events and activities happening around the state in the TXCPA chapters.

TXCPA Austin members gathered at MIA Italian Tapas for a night of great conversation and relaxation before busy season. Members also volunteered at the Central Texas Food Bank, making a meaningful impact within their community. Their support is truly appreciated!

TXCPA Dallas members have been busy! They attended The Dallas Foundation's Annual Professional Advisors Seminar, enjoyed Thirsty Thursday at Bar Louie and held a behind-the-scenes event at TUPPS Brewery. Volunteers also supported Minnie's Food Pantry in Plano, helping distribute food and other household items to families in need. They’re proud to give back to their community!

TXCPA Fort Worth held a masquerade ball dedicated to raising scholarship funds, successfully securing enough to award eight deserving students pursuing accounting careers. It was an incredible evening filled with celebration and generosity, all for a meaningful cause. They can’t wait to raise even more funds to support students next year!

TXCPA San Antonio members had a fantastic time connecting at TXCPA's YAPpy Hour! It was an opportunity to unwind, meet fellow professionals and enjoy great conversations. Thanks to everyone who attended. TXCPA San Antonio looks forward to more fun events in the future!

During TXCPA South Plains’ annual meeting, members had the opportunity to welcome their 2025-2026 Board. These dedicated individuals have volunteered their time and expertise to lead the chapter in the upcoming year. Their commitment to serving the organization and supporting its mission is appreciated!

TXCPA Southeast Texas members participated in the Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas Youth Career Expo, engaging with approximately 3,500 students from 40 local schools. Volunteers shared valuable insights into accounting careers and the advantages and benefits of TXCPA membership, inspiring the next generation of CPAs.

TXCPA Victoria hosted another fantastic Coffee Connections event, bringing together CPAs and students for meaningful conversations over coffee at Jaguar Java on the University of Houston-Victoria campus. Attendees enjoyed the opportunity to catch up, exchange insights and build valuable connections within the accounting community.

TXCPA Wichita Falls hosted an event for future professionals at Midwestern State University! A big thank you to Dr. Susan B. Anders, Ph.D., CPA, CGMA, Dr. Lin Wang and all the CPAs who shared their expertise with students. A special thanks to TXCPA Chair Mohan Kuruvilla, Ph.D., CPA, for his inspiring visit and presentation. All of this support truly makes a difference in encouraging the next generation of CPAs!

                                         

Is Your Chapter Doing Something Awesome? Let Us Know!

Whether you're hosting a professional development event, organizing a community outreach project, have a leadership meeting, or celebrating a big chapter milestone, we want to hear about it! Share your chapter’s activities with us - we're always looking to highlight the incredible things happening across the state in the What’s Happening Around Texas section of Today's CPA.

Send your photos and event details to Managing Editor DeLynn Deakins at ddeakins@tx.cpa and help us showcase the great work your chapter is doing!

 

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CHAIR
Mohan Kuruvilla, Ph.D., CPA

PRESIDENT/CEO
Jodi Ann Ray, CAE, CCE, IOM

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Melinda Bentley, CAE

EDITORIAL BOARD CHAIR
Jennifer Johnson, CPA

MANAGER, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Peggy Foley
pfoley@tx.cpa

MANAGING EDITOR
DeLynn Deakins
ddeakins@tx.cpa

COLUMN EDITOR
Don Carpenter, MSAcc/CPA

DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST
Wayne Hardin, CDMP, PCM®

CLASSIFIEDS
DeLynn Deakins

Texas Society of CPAs
14131 Midway Rd., Suite 850
Addison, TX 75001
972-687-8550
ddeakins@tx.cpa

 

Editorial Board
Derrick Bonyuet-Lee, CPA-Austin;
Aaron Borden, CPA-Dallas;
Don Carpenter, CPA-Central Texas;
Rhonda Fronk, CPA-Houston;
Aaron Harris, CPA-Dallas;
Baria Jaroudi, CPA-Houston;
Elle Kathryn Johnson, CPA-Houston;
Jennifer Johnson, CPA-Dallas;
Lucas LaChance, CPA-Dallas, CIA;
Nicholas Larson, CPA-Fort Worth;
Anne-Marie Lelkes, CPA-Corpus Christi;
Bryan Morgan, Jr, CPA-Austin;
Stephanie Morgan, CPA-East Texas;
Kamala Raghavan, CPA-Houston;
Amber Louise Rourke, CPA-Brazos Valley;
Shilpa Boggram Sathyamurthy, CPA-Houston, CA
Nikki Lee Shoemaker, CPA-East Texas, CGMA;
Natasha Winn, CPA-Houston.

CONTRIBUTORS
Melinda Bentley; Kenneth Besserman; Kristie Estrada; Holly McCauley; Craig Nauta; Kari Owen; John Ross; Lani Shepherd; April Twaddle; Patty Wyatt