November-December 2024

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In this issue:

November 01, 2024

What’s Happening Around Texas - November-December 2024

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

TXCPA Dallas members kicked off their morning with coffee and conversation at Tre Stelle during a Coffee & Connections event – a perfect way to start the day! In addition, Texas Live! was buzzing with energy at the largest TangoTab Feed the City event yet. TXCPA Dallas volunteers teamed up with over 2,000 participants to pack an incredible 41,250 lunch bags for the homeless. A huge shoutout goes to all the amazing volunteers!

 

TXCPA East Texas hosted an empowering 2024 Leadership Day at Plaza Tower in Tyler, where the focus was on cultivating confident, dynamic and impactful leaders. After a day of compelling sessions, attendees capped off the program with a lively happy hour at Tru Vine Brewing Co. There, past and present leaders mingled, shared stories and enjoyed a relaxing evening. It was the perfect blend of learning and fun!

 

TXCPA Fort Worth’s Crafty Connections event brought a fresh wave of fun, featuring an exciting new 4D craft project that impressed attendees! Since its debut two years ago, the program has attracted 60 unique visits and 290 total visits, and it has sparked over 1,750 applied connections – what a success! In a program on another day, the chapter held the 2024 Leadership Development class, empowering future leaders for success.

 

The TXCPA Houston Student Auxiliary Kick-Off brought together bright students eager to jumpstart their professional journeys. It’s always exciting to see these future CPAs connect in person, exchanging ideas and building valuable networks that will serve them in their careers. The event was filled with opportunities for students to talk with professionals, gain insights into the world of accounting and strengthen their ties to TXCPA Houston.

 

At TXCPA Permian Basin’s 37th Annual Shrimp Boil, more than 120 local CPAs, students and guests gathered for an evening of delicious food and great company! A highlight of the event was the chapter’s presentation of a generous $15,500 check to the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, supporting scholarships for accounting students. The chapter also recognized the valuable contributions of Howard College, Midland College and Odessa College.

 

A dynamic Accounting Educators Mixer was held in San Antonio, bringing together passionate educators dedicated to shaping the future of the accounting profession. Their commitment to mentoring the next generation is truly inspiring! In another meeting, chapter leaders from Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio gathered at Hotel Contessa to share strategies and innovative ideas to boost engagement, grow membership and increase involvement across Texas.

 

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:

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July-August 2025

Flipbook

In This Issue

  • Meet TXCPA’s 2025-2026 Chair Billy Kelley

    Billy Kelley, CPA and managing partner at Dutton, Harris & Co, is the 2025-2026 Chair of TXCPA. With a background in public accounting, industry and entrepreneurship, he is passionate about leadership, mentorship and strengthening the CPA pipeline.
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  • CPE: What to Know About Profits Interest

    Profits interest is a form of partnership ownership that offers recipients a share of future profits without a capital contribution. While offering strategic advantages, profits-interest contracts involve complex tax and accounting considerations and remain subject to potential regulatory changes.
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    CPE Creditable

  • What’s Happening Around Texas - July-August 2025

    Members in Austin held a happy hour to wrap up tax season and Houston members volunteered at the Botanic Gardens. Permian Basin members teamed up with UTPB students for a city cleanup. Southeast Texas gathered for a Spring Meeting and Victoria enjoyed a festive Member Appreciation Event.
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  • 2025-2026 TXCPA Chapter Officers

    Introducing TXCPA’s 2025-2026 chapter leaders – a dynamic group of professionals ready to elevate the accounting profession. With passion, purpose and a bold vision, they’ll guide our chapters forward and help shape the future of TXCPA across the state.
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  • Optimizing Auditor Precision: Addressing Biases in Large Language Model Technologies

    Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming accounting and auditing by improving efficiency, uncovering financial trends and analyzing unstructured data, but using them also introduces risks, especially biases from training data and algorithms. Professionals are encouraged to stay educated on AI trends to use LLMs effectively.
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  • Meet the Chair

    In his first message as TXCPA Chair, Billy Kelley discusses his passion for TXCPA and goals for the year. He also reflects on the recent Annual Meeting in Galveston and encourages member engagement.
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  • TXCPA’s Successes and Key Issues from the 89th Texas Legislative Session

    TXCPA had a highly successful 89th Legislative Session, securing two major wins. Senate Bill 262 creates an additional pathway to CPA licensure and Senate Bill 522 modernizes CPA practice mobility. These achievements strengthen the CPA pipeline and protect the public.
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  • How ESG Can Create Value for Your Business

    The SEC has introduced climate-related disclosure rules to improve transparency for investors, sparking both support and criticism. This article highlights how businesses can view Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) not just as a compliance issue but as a value-creating strategy.
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  • Increasing Your Marketing Prowess: How CPAs Can Market with Confidence

    This article discusses common misconceptions that CPAs have about marketing and how even the most successful innovators have marketed their ideas effectively. It offers practical tips for CPAs to market themselves authentically by focusing on excellent client service, continuously improving their skills and committing to execution.
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  • Take Note

    In this edition of Take Note: Accounting Opportunities Month; TXCPA Leadership Nominations; Accountants Confidential Assistance Network (ACAN); CGMA® Designation for Management Accountants; TXCPA’s 2025 CPE Programs; Accounting Excellence Awards Presented
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  • Classifieds

    The classified ad section features listings for practice sales, firm buyers and specialized services. Whether you're expanding, selling or exploring niche opportunities, these ads connect you to valuable prospects and resources.
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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