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President's Message
CPE
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Convergence 2023
A Word from Our Sponsors
Membership
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President's Message
by Max Duplant, CPA
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And so, a new year at TXCPA Dallas begins. I am thrilled to be the new Board President and am looking forward to this 12-month adventure that we will experience together, carrying our association into the future. I would like to congratulate Kenny Broom, 2022-23 President, on his outstanding term and thank him for his dedicated service to the Dallas Chapter. I also would like to thank last year’s Board of Directors for their wisdom and skill in stewarding this organization.
By now you may have heard that, due to a sudden scheduling conflict at the Ford Center that left us with no acceptable options, we were forced to cancel our Convergence 2023 conference. The event lineup had an amazing slate of courses and speakers and one of the highest quality list of sponsors we’ve ever had. Ultimately, our decision to cancel was based on ensuring that your experience at Convergence was all that you’ve come to expect from this conference. While we hated to cancel, we also know that we’ll be back bigger and better than ever in 2024.
Applications are now being accepted for our upcoming Leadership Development Academy (LDA), and we invite you, or a promising professional you may know, to apply for acceptance into our 2023 term. We are extremely proud of this program, now in its 14th year, as it molds the future of not only the Chapter, but the entire accounting profession. Adam Tarnow, former CPA, popular speaker, and co-author of The Edge: How to Stand Out by Showing You’re All In, will be teaching all five sessions of this year’s Academy, and his book will serve as the foundation of the curriculum. If you are interested in becoming a part of this honored TXCPA Dallas tradition, contact Laura McFadden for an application.
We have some fun and educational events planned for this month. Kathy Kapka will teach a live Ethics for Texas CPAs course on June 6 at the Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star. On June 14 David Gair of Locke Lord LLP will present Criminal Tax Update, a virtual, one-hour course. The Business & Industry Committee brings us another in their Behind-the Scenes events at Envision Dallas on June 28. Formerly Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind, this employment and lifestyle resource for the area’s blind and visually impaired is a remarkable establishment. You’re certain to leave this event with an uplifted perspective on life. Purely for fun, we have our June Thirsty Thursday Social Hour on June 15. This is a great way to get acquainted with your fellow members and catch up with old friends. Hope to see you there!
It's the perfect time to get involved in TXCPA Dallas, when the new year is just beginning. Join a committee, attend our social hour, register for a class… I encourage your participation, your feedback and suggestions. Together, let’s lead this organization into a brilliant future!
Until next month,
Max Duplant, CPA
Board President, 2023-24
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Convergence 2023 Cancelled
TXCPA Dallas
regrets to announce the
cancellation of
Convergence 2023.
We hope you'll join us next year for
Convergence 2024.
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One More Thank You to Our
Convergence 2023 Sponsors!
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Lluvia S. Abreu, A&FP
Dayo Adesuyi, CPA
Natalie Elizabeth Alejandro, Student
Shawn Ann Alexander, CPA
Tayseer Ali, Student
Hillary Deann Balares, CPA
Nicholas Hap Baquera, CPA
Kevin Barnes, CPA
Shawn Patrick Barry, CPA
Sonali Bhakta, CPA
Munira Bhanpurawala, CPA
Baylee Bryton Black, CPA
Bryan Bowie, Candidate
Alberto Bravo-Lemus, CPA
Francis Jean Chandler, CPA
Han-Soo Cho, Student
Katherine Nicole Conley, CPA
Anna Joy Daniels, CPA
Jaypee Calimag De Los Reyes, CPA
Amy Lally Dement, Candidate
John Connor Dickerson, CPA
Shannon Marie Donelson, CPA
David Michael Dupuy, CPA
Hayley Leigh Eliason, CPA
Haley Denise Elliott, CPA
Mark Hamid Envani, A&FP
Aldwin Erning, CPA
Kahley Lynne Fiala, CPA
Madeline Marie Finken, CPA
Nicole Victoria Flores, CPA
Story Elizabeth Forsman, CPA
Veronica Ann Frey, CPA
Lauren Claire Futch, CPA
Adrian Galis, A&FP
Marybel Garcia, Candidate
Jackye Gomez Ramirez, Student
Michael Grishman, A&FP
Bobby Sonalika Gwinn, CPA
Jackson Hartwell Harris, CPA
Laith Hashem, A&FP
Brandon Thomas Heap, CPA
Vu Ngoc Ho, CPA
John Raymond Hobbs, CPA
Keshianna Keyon Hodges, CPA
Holly Rose Hollingsworth, CPA
Laykyn Hughes, Student
Kim Huynh, CPA
Joshua Jackson, CPA
Haochao Jiang, CPA
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Liyang Jiang, CPA
Linda C. Jilek, CPA
Marsha Gail Johnson, CPA
William Mcneal Jones, CPA
Lindsay Nichole Kline, A&FP
Richard Koch, CPA
Jee Eun Kwon, CPA
Sylvia Lee, CPA
Shannon Xintong Lee, Student
Damon Lee Lehning, CPA
Preston Blake Lewis, CPA
Allison Rebecca Lillard, CPA
Deborah Sue Lovvorn, CPA
Lynda Marie Lozano, CPA
Kristofer Lamon Maddox, CPA
Irina Marcu-Cristian, CPA
Peter Mataragas, CPA
Ryan Todd Mcconnell, CPA
Kevin David Mccool, CPA
Jandel Bartolome Nelvis, CPA
Nicolas Lee Orona, CPA
Katherine Anne Osterhus, CPA
Vansh Patel, Student
Colton Anthony Payne, CPA
Marsha Peters, Faculty Ambassador
Sofia Phuy, Sudent
Joseph Angelo Piccini, CPA
Diana Carolina Pinzon, CPA
Bleeka Pratt, A&FP
Christopher Scott Preston, CPA
Bertila Yesenia Reyes, Student
Miguel Rocha, Student
Muhammad Abid Saleemi, CPA
Christina Koncewicz Savage, CPA
Pallavi Singaraju, CPA
Ashlyn Christine Singer, CPA
Pardeep Singh, CPA
Layton William Smith, CPA
Matthew Clark Smith, CPA
Shane Gregory Stoike, CPA
Yolanda Szabo, CPA
Courtney Paige Taliaferro, CPA
Valerie Ann Valerian, CPA
Alexandra Villalon Student
Kelsey Coates Vu, CPA
Parkes Peltier Winder, CPA
Melissa Wofford, A&FP
Logan Thomas Woods, CPA
Anqi Yu, CPA
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Congratulations are in Order!
TXCPA Announces 2022-23 Rising Stars
These outstanding TXCPA Dallas members were recently named TXCPA 2022-23 Rising Stars:
Melanie Bledsoe
Miranda Curtis
Dmyrian Frederick
Chris Hes
Kayla Marsh
Bimpe McMillon
Kyle Pacheco
Kyle Ratliff
Austin Waugh
Congratulations!
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Lucas LaChance Wins
AAM Marketer of the Year
Lucas LaChance, CPA, CIA, lead partner of practice growth at Lane Gorman Trubitt, LLC (LGT), was recently honored with the prestigious 2023 Marketer of the Year award by the Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM). This esteemed accolade recognizes marketing professionals who have displayed outstanding achievements in the field of accounting marketing.
Way to go, Lucas!
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Continue Enjoying Member Discounts and Services
Be sure you don’t miss a day of the discounts and services available to TXCPA members! If you haven’t yet responded to your dues notice, please do so right away. If you did not receive an invoice, please check your member profile on www.tx.cpa or contact Member Services. (Email membership@tx.cpa; phone 800-428-0272 option 1)
Registration Now Open for TXCPA’s Annual Meeting of Members and Leadership Council Meeting
You’re invited to attend TXCPA’s Annual Meeting of Members and Leadership Council Meeting June 23-24, 2023 in Fort Worth. We hope you’ll join us for this valuable opportunity to connect with colleagues and friends, meet new contacts, have important discussions with TXCPA leaders, and influence the future of your professional community.
View the Annual Meeting Event Notice for the most updated information on events and activities. Be sure to book your room before June 2 at the Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel to receive the discounted rate!
Get the details and register!
Leadership Nominations
Each year, the nominations process is one of the most important activities affecting the success and future of the Texas Society of CPAs. TXCPA leadership nominations for 2024-2025 are currently being accepted for the following positions: Chair-elect, Treasurer-elect, Secretary, Board of Directors, Leadership Council Members-at-Large, Nominations and Board Development Committee Members-at-Large, Nominations Council Members-at-Large and AICPA Council. A full overview of leadership nominations including timeline, processes and qualifications can be found online here. The deadline for nominations is August 15. Please keep in mind that TXCPA continues to strive to have our leadership reflect the diverse makeup of our members on all levels including gender, age, ethnicity, location and industry type. Nominate a member today!
Virtual Mock CPA Exam on June 8
TXCPA and Surgent Accounting & Financial Education are hosting a FREE, virtual Mock CPA Exam on June 8! Students and candidates can benchmark their readiness to ace the Exam with questions pulled straight from the current CPA Exam Blueprints. Participants choose the Exam section they want to take and will leave with a detailed report showing their areas of strength and weakness. Employers – don’t forget to pass this information along to any future CPAs at your firm or organization!
Registration is required by Monday, June 5. For questions, please email Emily Stupnik or call 972-220-0611 ext. 1051.
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