September-October 2025

September 05, 2025

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Inside this issue

Features

Columns

3 CEO's Message: Stronger Together: Empowering the Next Generation
4 Accounting & Auditing: The Statement of GreenHouse Gas Emissions
9 Government Affairs: From Pipeline to Mobility - TXCPA Champions Two Major Wins for the Accounting Profession

Departments

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.
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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
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