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No Chapter Meeting in December
January 6, 2010: 8-Hour CPE
Topic: Beginner Tax Class - Form 1040
Speakers: Joe Medina, Deloitte & Touche LLP Tax Manager and Sage Goldsmith, Deloitte & Touche LLP Tax Associate.
January 12, 2010: Board Meeting
January 26, 2010: Chapter Meeting
Topic: TSBPA Update & Swearing-in Ceremony for El Paso's Newest CPAs.
Speaker: Jay Dunbar and Kym Anderson
January (28)29-30 TSCPA Midyear Board Meeting - The Woodlands
February 9, 2010 - Board Meeting |
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President - Kerry Lore
President-Elect and TSCPA-Director at-Large (11) - Roxie Samaniego
Vice President - Jesus Cota
Vice President - Cory Gano
Vice President - Mike Murguia
Secretary - Vanessa Alarcon
Treasurer - Sean Ihorn
Chapter Director (10) - Jim Caylor
Chapter Director (10) - Steve Busser
Chapter Director (11) - Dean Campbell
Chapter Director (11) - Tony Benitez
TSCPA Director (10) - Josh Lucas
TSCPA Director (11) - Sid Glandon
TSCPA Director (12) - Martha Piekarski
TSCPA Chair - Kym Anderson
TSCPA Executive Board - Pat Attel
TSCPA Director-at-Large (10) and AICPA Council (11) - Rene Pena
TSCPA Director-at-Large (10) - Robert Diaz
Executive Director - Jennifer Hennessey |
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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
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| NEWS FROM EL PASO CHAPTER |
NO DECEMBER CHAPTER MEETING
There will not be a meeting of the El Paso Chapter - Texas Society of CPAs in December.
The chapter's next meeting is scheduled for January 26th, 2010. This meeting will feature a Texas State Board of Public Accountancy update, swearing-in ceremony for El Paso's newest CPAs and the chapter's annual officer and director nominee's election. The January speakers are Kym Anderson, CPA and TSCPA Chairman, and Jay Dunbar, CPA, from the TSBPA.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO EL PASO'S NEWEST CPAs
Fayrouze J. Abdelqader
Nydia T. Falu
David Martinez III
Myrna A. Mena
Meredith L. Sanders
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8-HOUR CPE CLASS ON JANUARY 6th, 2010
On Wednesday, January 6th, 2010, the chapter is providing an 8-hour CPE class for new tax staff. This class is an introductory explanation of individual taxation including how to prepare a 1040.
The class presenters are Joe Medina, Deloitte & Touche LLP Tax Manager and Sage Goldsmith, Deloitte & Touche LLP Tax Associate. Mr. Medina and Mr. Goldsmith both work in Deloitte's Private Client Advisors (PCA) group.
The cost for attending the class is $125 for members and $150 for non-members. This price includes lunch and parking at the Camino Real Hotel garage. For more class information and a registration form, visit our CPE page on the chapter website at www.ep-tscpa.org . For questions about the class, e-mail eptscpa@att.net or call (915)833-3616.
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CONGRATULATIONS TONY BENITEZ
The El Paso Chapter would like to recognize Tony Benitez, CPA. Mr. Benitez was selected by the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce to participate in their Leadership El Paso Class of 2010.
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OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARD
Ada Paniagua, UTEP student, received her Outstanding Senior Award from Kerry Lore, Chapter President, at the November chapter meeting.
Ms. Paniagua received a $1,500 scholarship for her academic excellence, extracurricular activities and work experience/internships.
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OUTSTANDING JUNIOR AWARD
Alfredo Espinoza, UTEP student, received his Outstanding Junior Award from Kerry Lore, Chapter President, at the November chapter meeting.
Mr. Espinoza received a $1,500 scholarship for his academic excellence, extracurricular activities and work experience/internships
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2010 - 2011 EL PASO CHAPTER LEADERSHIP NOMINATIONS
The Nominating Committee of the El Paso Chapter - TSCPA is submitting for your consideration the following individuals for leadership positions in the 2010 - 2011 chapter year:
President-Elect - Josh Lucas
Vice President - Rick Miller
Vice President - Julie Dahlberg
Vice President - Jim Caylor
Secretary - Marisela Padilla
Treasurer - Sean Ihorn
Chapter Director (2 Yr Term) Thania Gonzalez
Chapter Director (2 Yr Term) - Karin Smith
If any member of the chapter would like to nominate any individual other than those presented by the nominating committee, the name(s) must be presented in a petition to the chapter president at least fifteen (15) days prior to the January chapter meeting. The petition must be signed by at least five (5) chapter members in good standing. Members present at the January 26th, 2010 chapter meeting will vote on the nominations.
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WELCOME NEW AND RETURNING CHAPTER MEMBERS
Julia Carrasco-Ortiz
Phillip M. Davis
Nydia T. Falu
Amanda M. Monroy
Meredith L. Sanders
Roberto G. Torres
Isaac M. Valles
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Outstanding Accounting Educator Awards
TSCPA recently honored four top Texas accounting professors with the organization's 2009 Outstanding Accounting Educator Awards. Recipients are:
Frederick Bunn – El Paso Community College
Carolyn Conn, Ph.D., CPA – St. Edward’s University
Awni M. Zebda, Ph.D. – Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Florence Atiase, CPA – University of Texas at Austin
At a ceremony held during the TSCPA Accounting Education Conference, the winners each received a $1,000 award provided by the TSCPA Accounting Education Foundation, as well as a plaque for their office and a recognition plaque for their school.
Criteria for judging include instructional innovation, student motivation and learning opportunities, professional and student accounting organization involvement, research, and publications.
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Destination CPA
Visit Destination CPA (http://go.tscpa.org/) in the student section on TSCPA's Web site for an interactive accounting career road trip, complete with scenic routes and informative pit stops. This online experience puts students in the driver's seat to see through the virtual windshield all a CPA career has to offer.
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Depression Knows No Season
“This is supposed to be a joyous time of year, yet I feel angry one minute and plunged into despair the next. What’s wrong with me?”
You might be suffering from depression. ACAN, the TSCPA Accountants Confidential Assistance Network, offers confidential assistance. Call us at 866-766-ACAN. All we want to do is help. All you need to do is call!
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