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President's Message
by Max Duplant, CPA
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It’s April, and what’s the big news for this month? Tax deadline? The Final Four games? NO! It’s CONVERGENCE 2024! TXCPA Dallas’s annual CPE conference is only five weeks away and at the Dallas Chapter office, we are feeling the burn!
Our all-day mega-event will be held downtown this year at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel. Check-in starts at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, May 10, and classes start at 8:00 a.m. Twenty-six sessions featuring the newest and best information on trending accounting and tax topics of the day will be offered by some of the greatest minds and presenters in the accounting/finance fields today. The luncheon keynote address will be given by Ron Baker, founder of VeraSage Institute, who will share his insights on the benefits of the subscription model. If you haven’t already registered for Convergence, I encourage you to do so now as capacity is limited. The Member cost is $110, which covers eight hours of quality CPE, networking opportunities, lunch and parking. It’s the best CPE deal around, so register now! And if you'd like to help us spread the word about this exciting event, click here for a graphic you can post to your social media accounts. Thanks in advance for showing your Dallas Chapter pride and supporting our Convergence tradition! And for those of you needing Ethics credits, don’t forget about our Ethics for Texas CPAs course on May 9 at the Sheraton. Kathy Kapka will teach this four-hour, State-approved class that we’re offering at special Convergence 2024 pricing. Click here for more information and to register.
Speaking of registering, there’s still time to register as a Convergence 2024 sponsor. Your company’s support would be most appreciated, and you will receive an excellent package of benefits worth well in excess of the cost. If you would like to sign up, contact Laura McFadden and add your name to the list of our fine sponsor organizations.
Besides Convergence preparations, we do have some other fun and informative activities on this month’s radar. On April 20, you can join a group of volunteers at the Rockfish Grill in Richardson to make sandwiches for the homeless at TangoTab’s Feed the City event. On April 25 Robert Goudge, Frost Bank Sr. Vice President, will lead the second installment of the Cash Management CPE Series, speaking on how to use your bank to manage your cash flow. Also on the 25th, we invite you to join us at our April Thirsty Thursday Social Hour at Blue Mesa Grill on Montfort Drive where we will recognize our Convergence sponsors. We invite everyone to come enjoy some great refreshments, visit with your friends and colleagues, and give a round of applause to the people and organizations that make our biggest event of the year possible.
Best of luck to all of you coming down to the April 15th wire! Take a short break now to register for Convergence 2024, if you haven’t already, as well as our other events. Hope to see you soon!
Max Duplant, CPA
TXCPA Dallas Executive Board President, 2023-24
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Need More CPE?
$15 member fee | CPE hours: 1
Self-study CPE articles published in Today's CPA magazine are an inexpensive and convenient way to earn CPE credit. Knock out an hour of CPE whenever it works with your schedule. Simply register to gain access to a self-study quiz and earn one hour of continuing professional education credit by passing the quiz related to certain Today's CPA articles.
See CPE Self-Study Quizzes
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Free CPE Benefit for Members!
Only current TXCPA members are eligible for our free CPE opportunities throughout the year. Be sure these upcoming options are on your calendar!
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Behind the Scenes at Buzzballz
On March 25, TXCPA Dallas members were treated to another event in the Business & Industry Committee's Behind-the-Scenes Series. This time the venue was Buzzballz in Carrollton. Merilee Kick, Buzzballz CEO, gave an overview of the company's story - past, present and future - then participants enjoyed a tour of the facility.
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Register NOW!
TXCPA Dallas
invites you to register for
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Friday, May 10, 2024
Sheraton Dallas Hotel (Downtown)
Join us for the
premier accounting CPE event
in North Texas!
Don't Miss Out!
Register Now!
Help spread the word about
our signature event with this graphic
for your social media accounts.
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Convergence 2024 Bonus!
Kathy Kapka will lead her state-approved,
four-hour Ethics course
Ethics for Texas CPAs
Thursday, May 9
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Sheraton Dallas Hotel (Downtown)
Cost: $75/Member; $125/Non-Member
This event is generously sponsored by
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Thank You to Our Convergence 2024 Sponsors! | |
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Claudia Bedolla, CPA
Harrison Benedict, CPA
Tamesha Brewer, Student
Atiya Brown, CPA
Daniel Chase, CPA
Hyesung Cho, Student
Weyland Clemons, Student
Angeline Deslandes, Student
Cheryl Greaux, Student
Stephanie Green, CPA
Adam Grunwald, CPA
Grant Hanson, CPA
Clayton Harden, CPA
Presley Holmquist, Student
Jameah Mcgee, Student
Jasmine Montez, Student
Jeremy Nicholson, Student
Daniel Oleson, CPA
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Carson Pope, Associate
Christopher Pregmon, Student
Jorge Quinones, Jr., CPA
Shivani Radhakrishnan, Student
Jinghua Ren, CPA
Benjamin Rogers, CPA
Aaron Rosenthal, CPA
Darce Ross, CPA
Sunil Sama, Student
Jameson Shaw, CPA
Adriana Solis, Student
Pamela Stoker, CPA
Samuel Taiwo, Student
Brittany Taylor, Student
Jim Tolbert, A&FP
Elizabeth West, Student
Shelby Wright, Student
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Apply Now for the
TXCPA Dallas Scholarship Honoring Philip Vogel
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Click here for more information
about the TXCPA Dallas Scholarship Program.
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Auto Renew and Skip the Invoice
TXCPA’s auto renewal program makes your annual membership process easier than ever before. Check the box on the reverse side of your renewal form or on the online payment screen to enroll in the program. You will receive a confirmation email when your enrollment is complete. Then, next year you can relax knowing that your member dues will be paid automatically. No more risk of putting aside the invoice and finding that you’re not enjoying full TXCPA benefits every day! Add auto renewal to your member profile at tx.cpa or contact us at membership@tx.cpa for personal assistance.
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Update Your TXCPA Member Profile
TXCPA members can update their information online. Now is the perfect time to check your member profile and be sure we have all of the most accurate information on record, as well as your interest areas that help us best serve you. Your login information will be the same username and password as your member login at tx.cpa. If you don’t remember your password, you can use the retrieval link provided on that page or simply call our member services team to have a temporary password set. You can reach us Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Central Time) by calling 800-428-0272 and selecting option 1.
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Member Benefit: Discount on Job Postings
TXCPA Dallas’s Career Center provides members with a discount on job postings to help fill their open positions. In a talent shortage crunch, TXCPA Dallas’s Career Center will amplify your posting to local members and on TXCPA’s career centers across the state. Internship postings are always FREE. Visit the Career Center today and use the code DALLASFREEPOSTING to add your open positions and attract new hires!
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Join TXCPA for Accounting Opportunities Month
and Inspire Future CPAs!
Join TXCPA for our Spring Accounting Opportunities Month this April as we continue our mission of raising awareness about the diverse and rewarding career opportunities in accounting. Your participation can create a meaningful difference! Consider volunteering for classroom visits or utilizing the hashtag #CPAMonth to share your unique career story, words of wisdom or message of gratitude on social media. TXCPA provides a variety of resources including PowerPoint presentations and handouts to make classroom visits a smooth and impactful volunteer experience!
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Nominate a Member for a TXCPA Award
Do you know of a TXCPA member who has exhibited a strong commitment to the accounting profession? Does someone in your chapter make substantial service contributions to your community? Is the next Young CPA of the Year in your hometown?
Nominate a deserving member for one of TXCPA’s service awards today! Categories include Business and Industry Award, Meritorious Service to the Accounting Profession in Texas, Distinguished Public Service, Distinguished Fellow, Outstanding TXCPA Committee Chair, Young CPA of the Year, and Honorary Member. Learn about criteria and make a nomination online. The deadline for awards is April 25.
For more information, contact Holly McCauley.
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Get Social with TXCPA Dallas
TXCPA Dallas invites you to join our Facebook Social and LinkedIn Groups. Keep up with current Chapter events and make new friends. Join us!
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