November 01, 2024

Celebrating Our 2024 Rising Stars!

Chair's Message

Welcome to arguably the most popular issue of Today’s CPA. It is an honor to spotlight and celebrate the talents and achievements of our 2024 Rising Star Award winners. We had the opportunity to recognize these young CPAs at our Annual Meeting of Members in Frisco in June and I know you’ll be impressed by each of them as you read more in this issue’s cover story.

These are our future leaders, thinkers and change-makers. Their work not only enhances our success at TXCPA but also serves as inspiration for students and candidates seeking to learn more about the accounting profession. Their stories are a powerful reminder of the importance of nurturing talent and fostering an environment where creativity and ambition can flourish. I would encourage you to reach out to the Rising Stars in your chapters and engage them in visits with local schools and students to share stories of their CPA journey. Personal testimony is a powerful tool to attract young minds into our profession.

Join me in extending congratulations to each of our 2024 Rising Star Award winners. We are excited to see how you will continue to excel and contribute to our profession. Thank you for being shining examples of excellence we are proud to honor today!

Nominate a Future Rising Star!

Help us continue the tradition of recognizing Rising Stars by nominating those in your firms, companies and chapters who you know are taking our profession to the next level. Nominations for the 2025 Rising Stars will open soon.

TXCPA Chair Mohan Kuruvilla, Ph.D., CPA-Houston

Let’s Connect!

Drop me a note at chair@tx.cpa.

 

Thanks to the Sponsors of Today's CPA Magazine

This content was made possible by the sponsors of this issue of Today's CPA Magazine:

Accounting Practice Sales

Capstan

Condley and Company

CPA Charge

Goodman Financial

Poe Group Advisors

Professional Accounting Sales

 


  • CPE: Small Business Retirement Plans - A Decision Framework for CPAs and Advisors

    Choosing the right retirement plan can help small business owners maximize tax savings, build wealth and attract and retain employees. This practical guide compares five common options, from SEP and SIMPLE IRAs to 401(k) and cash balance plans, highlighting 2026 contribution limits, eligibility requirements, deadlines and compliance considerations to help CPAs tailor recommendations to each client’s needs.
    View Article

 

CHAIR
Angela Ragan, CPA

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

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Melinda Bentley, CAE

EDITORIAL BOARD CHAIR
Derrick Bonyuet-Lee CPA, CGMA

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

MANAGING EDITOR
DeLynn Deakins
ddeakins@tx.cpa

CLASSIFIEDS
DeLynn Deakins
ddeakins@tx.cpa

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

 

 

EDITORIAL BOARD
Derrick Bonyuet-Lee, CPA-Austin;
Drew Chumley, CPA-Fort Worth;
Adam Dimmick, CPA-Houston;
Julia Frink, CPA-Fort Worth;
Baria Jaroudi, CPA-Houston;
Jeffrey Johanns, CPA-Austin;
Brian Johnson, CPA-Central Texas;
Michael Kraten, CPA-Houston;
Lucas LaChance, CPA-Dallas;
Shilpa Boggram Sathyamurthy, CPA-Houston.

CONTRIBUTORS
Melinda Bentley; Kenneth Besserman; Holly McCauley; Shicoyia Morgan; Craig Nauta; Triniti Patterson




 

10:00 Acting as Manage