A Publication of the El Paso Chapter - Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
APRIL 2009 NEWSLETTER - Vol XXIII Issue 5
IN THIS ISSUE
  • NEWS FROM THE EL PASO CHAPTER
  • NEWS FROM THE TSCPA

  • Chapter Calendar
    April 28 - Chapter Meeting. Speakers: Sid Glandon and Travis Hughes. Topic: The Sandwich Generation: The Big Squeeze.

    May 8 - TSCPA sponsored CPE - 4 Hours of Ethics taught by Dr. Ray Clay.

    May 12 - Board Meeting

    May 19 - 8 Hours CPE sponsored by Edward Jones
    Topics: A Timely Financial Strategy Update On Retirement, The Uncertain Economy, And Insurance.
    Speakers:Various

    May 20 - 8 Hours CPE Satellite Broadcast: Bank Accounting & Auditing Update. Available on webcast.

    May 22 - Young CPA Conference in Houston.

    May 23 - TSBPA Swearing-In Ceremony at U.T. in Austin.

    May 26 - Chapter Meeting. Speaker: TBA

    June 4 - 8 Hours CPE - Speaker: David Holt. Topic: Accounting and Auditing Update.

    June 5 - 8 Hours CPE - Speaker: David Holt. Topic: Compilation and Review Update.

    June 9 - Board Meeting

    June 17 - 8 Hours CPE Satellite Broadcast: Not-For-Profit Accounting, Auditing & Tax Update. Available on webcast.

    June 23 - Chapter Meeting. Speaker: TBD.

    June (25)26-27 - TSCPA Annual Meeting in San Antonio.



    Officers and Directors
    President - Martha Piekarski
    President-Elect - Kerry Lore
    Vice President - Jesus Cota
    Vice President - Sean Ihorn
    Vice President and TSCPA Director-at-Large (11) - Roxie Samaniego
    Secretary - Mike Murguia
    Treasurer - Cory Gano
    Chapter Director (09) - Oscar Ornelas
    Chapter Director (09) - Vanessa Alarcon
    Chapter Director (10) - Jim Caylor
    Chapter Director (10) - Steve Busser
    TSCPA Director (09) - Diane Smith
    TSCPA Director (10) - Josh Lucas
    TSCPA Director (11) - Sid Glandon
    TSCPA Chair-Elect - Kym Anderson
    TSCPA Director-at-Large (09) - Jimmy Stevens
    TSCPA Director-at-Large (09) - John Broaddus
    TSCPA Director-at-Large (10) - Robert Diaz
    AICPA Council - Rene Pena
    Executive Director - Jennifer Hennessey

    Contact Us

    El Paso Chapter of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants

    P. 0. Box 222173
    El Paso, Texas 79913-2173
    Chapter Office:
    Tel: (915) 833-3616
    Fax: (915) 585-2914
    E-mail: eptscpa@att.net
    www.ep-tscpa.org

    NEWS FROM THE EL PASO CHAPTER

    APRIL CHAPTER MEETING

    The April 28th chapter meeting will feature Dr. Sid Glandon, CPA and Travis Hughes, Certified Financial Planner, as our speakers. The topic will be "The Sandwich Generation: The Big Squeeze". This presentation will focus on the financial pressures many of today's families face as they attempt to provide for college education for the children, eldercare for aging parents, and savings for retirement. One hour of CPE will also be given for this meeting.

    The meeting will be held at the Camino Real Hotel from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cost for lunch and parking in the Camino Real garage is $17. For reservations, please call the chapter office at 833-3616, or e-mail eptscpa@att.net.

    This meeting is being generously sponsored by Travis Hughes, CLU, ChFC, CFP, AEP, MSFS, REBC, RHU.


    NEW EL PASO CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Please welcome Jennifer Hennessey, CPA, as our new El Paso Chapter Executive Director. Jennifer and her family moved to El Paso in 2006 from Southern California. In addition to serving as the Chapter's Executive Director, Jennifer is currently working on an MBA at UTEP. If you need assistance, she can be contacted by e-mail at eptscpa@att.net or by phone at 915-833-3616. The office fax line is still available at 915-585-2914.


    2009 EL PASO CHAPTER CPE SCHEDULE

    The El Paso Chapter's CPE Committee has almost completed the schedule of courses to be offered from May 2009 - December 2009. Watch your mail for details for the following upcoming courses sponsored by the Chapter:

    May 19th - 8 Hours of CPE sponsored by Edward Jones featuring various topics and nationally recognized speakers.

    June 4th - 8 Hour Accounting and Auditing Update with speaker David Holt, CPA.

    June 5th - 8 Hour Compilation and Review Update with speaker David Holt, CPA.

    August 4th - 8 Hour Issues in Nonprofit Accounting and Auditing with speaker Paul Koehler, CPA.

    August 5th - 8 Hour The New Yellow Book - Government Auditing Standards with speaker Paul Koehler, CPA.

    August 6th - 4 Hour Governmental Accounting Update with speaker Paul Koehler, CPA.

    December - 16 Hour West Texas Tax Institute - Details Pending.


    WELCOME TO OUR NEW AND RETURNING CHAPTER MEMBERS

    Salvador De La Cruz
    Eleazar P. Midoue


    EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    Lauterbach, Borschow & Company seeks an Audit Supervisor in El Paso, Texas. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting plus 5 years of relevant work experience and CPA certification (in the U.S.) is required. Email resume to: rkessel@lb-cpa.com


    NEWS FROM THE TSCPA

    TSCPA ACTIONS FOR MEMBERS

    Continuing to receive exclusive members-only benefits is so easy! After April 15, TSCPA will send you an e-mail message with a link to a secure online dues renewal system. You can renew your membership, update your records, print a receipt, or if you prefer, print a statement to be mailed or faxed in with your payment. Watch your e-mail for more details.

    Paper invoices will be mailed to members who have not provided an e-mail address or have asked to receive their dues statement by mail. To see whether we have your e-mail address on file, go to the My Membership area of the TSCPA Web site (tscpa.org), select Update My Records from the drop-down menu and log in.


    MEMBERS' OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION


    TSCPA Awards

    Do you know of a TSCPA 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?

    Consider nominating a member for one of TSCPA’s service awards. Categories include Meritorious Service to the Accounting Profession in Texas, Distinguished Public Service, Honorary Fellow, Outstanding TSCPA Committee Chairman, Young CPA of the Year, and Honorary Member. Get details through the TSCPA Web site, at tscpa.org, or contact Melinda Bentley at TSCPA. (E-mail mbentley@tscpa.net; phone 800-428-0272 x 279 or 972-687-8579.)


    Help Yourself to TSCPA Resources

    The TSCPA Web site is a source for a wealth of information, much of it for members only. Are you taking advantage of all that’s available to you? Go to tscpa.org.


    Pulling Back from the Brink

    Tom was doing okay when the bottom fell out. He looked for the answer by hiding in the bottle or taking addictive drugs. Now he wants to stop and finds that he can’t. Tom is at the brink.

    Give him the number for the Accountants Confidential Assistance Network: 866-766-ACAN (2226). We’re here to help.


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