TXCPA Pipeline Resources at a Glance

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Students

Free Student Membership: Open to undergrad and grad business students; includes local chapter membership

Scholarships: AcctoFi scholarships + chapter awards

Licensing Help: Direct connections to TSBPA for the licensing rules and requirements, and the Application of Intent (AOI) to sit for the CPA Exam

Podcast – Destination CPA: Exam tips, mentorship stories, and updates from TXCPA leaders and CPAs

Student Ambassador Program: Recognition, résumé boost, monthly staff updates, chapter/faculty connections, speakers, and event reimbursements

Meet the CPAs: Read about a diverse group of CPAs, with highlights of their career paths, personal stories and professional insights

Peer and Career Support: TXCPA Exchange, Career Center job listings and résumé posting, and the Guide for Future CPAs with licensing and career insights

Legislative Updates: Licensing pathways, 150-hour rule, experience and ethics exam rules, and evolving legislation

Candidates

Exam Preparation: Virtual mock CPA Exams and CPA review course discounts (Becker, Gleim, Roger, UWorld)

Meet the CPAs: Read about a diverse group of CPAs, with highlights of their career paths, personal stories and professional insights

Peer Support: Private Candidate Community on TXCPA Exchange

Educators

Faculty Ambassador Program: Free TXCPA membership, discounts to the Accounting Education Conference, campus funds, guest speakers, and recruitment resources

Classroom Support: Slides, handouts and in-person/virtual CPA visits year-round

Career Materials: Licensing steps, education guides, career outlooks, employer directory

Statewide Strategy: Unified messaging to boost accounting engagement, especially for Gen Z

Employers

Career Center: Job posting, résumé search and application management

Knowledge Hub: Webinars, guides and resources on tech, wellness, analytics, CPA support, and more

Recruitment Visibility: The Guide for Future CPAs features employer highlights, benefits, mentorship, and hiring practices

Employer Engagement in Pipeline Strategies: Employer input in outreach, internships, DE&I, policy, and awareness strategies

 

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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
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MANAGING EDITOR
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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




 

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