What’s Happening Around Texas - September-October 2025

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

TXCPA Brazos Valley’s annual meeting and luncheon brought together professionals and students for a vibrant afternoon of networking, insight and opportunity. Local firms hosted recruiting booths and spoke with accounting students from across the region. Attendees heard an update from TXCPA Chair Mohan Kuruvilla, followed by a lively Q&A with a panel of experts from various areas of accounting. The discussion sparked great engagement from both students and professionals. It was a strong showing of community, connection and future-focused momentum.

 

TXCPA Dallas had the exciting opportunity to go behind the scenes at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, thanks to a special collaboration with the Financial Planning Association. Members were given an exclusive look at the hospital’s innovative vision for the future. The tour featured some of the hospital's most impressive areas, including the helipad, the cutting-edge Center for Simulation and Wellness, and the beautifully renovated Labor and Delivery floor. The eye-opening and informative event left a lasting impression on the members.

 

TXCPA East Texas members recently gathered at Rusty Axe Brewing Co. in Lufkin for an evening of camaraderie, craft beer and fun. The event offered attendees a chance to unwind, catch up with colleagues and enjoy one of East Texas’s most unique local venues. Guests enjoyed a flavorful lineup of house-made brews and the laid-back, welcoming atmosphere. It was an evening filled with laughter, good food and even better company. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the event such a success! 

 

TXCPA El Paso kicked off the new fiscal year with energy, ideas and a clear vision for growth. Chapter Board members recently came together to brainstorm and strategize how to build on the chapter’s strong foundation of professional development, student outreach and community engagement. With a commitment to serving CPAs across far West Texas, they’re ready to create meaningful programs and opportunities tailored to the region’s needs. This year’s guiding theme, “Through change, we grow,” reflects their focus on adaptability, innovation and continued excellence in everything they do.


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. 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
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
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DeLynn Deakins
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Texas Society of CPAs
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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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