An Arrest Warrant Out for the Austin Chapter Executive Director (sort of)
We have no idea who nominated the “arrest” of the Chapter’s Executive Director, Diane Joiner, to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. She will be hauled away on November 6th, so we need your help to post her bail. Thanks in advance for your support!
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Need CPE? We’ve Got You Covered
Yellow Book, Ethics, Financial Statement Preparation and lots of Tax Updates are scheduled in Austin and Round Rock. Click here to check out our offerings.
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Tax Conference $50 Discount Ends November 14
Don’t delay in registering for this year’s Annual Tax Conference scheduled for December 8 & 9. The 17 hours of CPE presentations are fantastic, breakfast/lunch is included and you save even more money if you choose electronic documents. Click here to read all about the Tax Conference, download the brochure and register securely online.
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CPAs COUNT! at the Country Music Hall of Fame
 Austin Chapter superstar Elaine Hanks visited the Country Music Hall of Fame on a recent family vacation. Naturally, she wore her tie-dye CPAs COUNT! shirt.
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Capital Area Food Bank Fall Food Drive & Call for Volunteers
The Chapter is partnering with the Capital Area Food Bank again this year. Click here to learn how you can help those who need it most.
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Student Outreach: UT Beta Alpha Psi
Special Thanks to Michele Heyman, John Pearce, Donna Wesling and Erin Anker for giving a Business Etiquette presentation on Thursday evening, October 9, to UT-Beta Alpha Psi members. Read all about it!
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Student Member Networking Event: Meet the Firms on November 17
Student Members and Austin area firms: mark your calendars for Monday, November 17, 4:30pm at Dave & Buster’s for this exciting event! Click here for more information and sign-up today.
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Don't Miss the Chapter Holiday Party!
Ask any one: the Chapter’s holiday party is always lots of fun. This year’s event is sure to be no exception – read all about it here.
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Yet more student outreach: Texas State Career Fair
Nancy Foss and Diane Joiner manned a booth at the Texas State University’s Business School Career Fair on Friday, October 10. It was a great success!
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CPAs Walk to Raise Awareness for Leukemia & Lymphoma
On Saturday, October 18, the Austin CPA Chapter Light the Night Walk Team gathered to help raise funds and awareness for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Our great team exceeded the set goal and raised $2645 to date. The deadline to contribute is November 17, so if you would like to make a donation, click here. Thank you to everyone who supported the Austin CPA Chapter! Check out our pictures.
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New CPAs October Happy Hour
The New CPAs opened up their October 23rd Happy Hour to the entire membership and everyone had a grand time at Serranos in the Arboretum. A drawing for a $20 Starbucks card was won by Chapter member Kathy Cothran. Keep your eye out for the next event and check out our pics.
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CPAs COUNT! at Halloween
Austin Chapter Past President Carol Boyd incorporated her tie-dye CPAs COUNT! shirt into her Halloween costume, which looks startlingly like Willie Nelson, don’t you think (scroll down that page a bit)?
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One More Volunteer Needed for Trail of Lights
The Austin CPA Chapter has promised volunteers to work the Trail of Lights for the evening of Tuesday, December 16, 5:30 to 10:30pm and we need just one more person. Email Kaira Tanwar to volunteer today.
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Scholarship Fundraising Raffle – Tickets Only $20!
The Austin CPA Chapter Scholarship Fundraising Committee has approved another raffle for this year and have changed it up a bit. Grand prize is a Trip for Two (valued up to $2500), Second Place is a 42” Flat Panel TV, Third Place is a Nintendo Wii and five (5) $50 Visa Gift Cards will be given out as Runner-up Prizes. Only 1,000 tickets will be printed and the drawing will take place at the January 22, 2009 member meeting. Contact Kaira Tanwar to purchase your tickets today!
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Fall 2008 Board Summit for Non-Profits
Greenlights for NonProfit Success, Leadership Austin and The Junior League of Austin invite you to the Fall 2008 Board Summit on November 5, 5:45pm, at Vinson & Elkins Law Firm. At this event, you will be able to mingle with more than 150 other business professionals, listen to business and community leaders discuss nonprofit board service. You will also meet more than 20 diverse nonprofits looking for talented professionals like you to serve on their boards. The fee for this event is $35 and you may register online.
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Volunteer to Impact 20,000 Families and Earn CPE
At the Community Tax Centers, volunteers help low-income families claim millions of dollars in tax refunds and credits. By providing free income tax preparation services, IRS certified volunteers give working families a chance to build a financial future. CPAs can earn up to 12 hours of CPE for their volunteer efforts! Click here for more information.
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Get Your CCH Master Tax Guides
Two things to remember about the Chapter’s sale of CCH Master Tax Guides: we’re always the least expensive, and we always sell out. Order yours today.
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Quickfinder Discounts for Austin Chapter Members
The Austin CPA Chapter is proud to offer discounted Quickfinder products to its members. Not only will you save money on your purchases, but Quickfinder will make a donation to the Austin CPA Chapter Scholarship Fund for every sale made by our members! Click here to start saving.
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