Society Member Benefits
Questions about Houston CPA Society member benefits? Please contact Society Executive Director Nancy Rutledge (713.622.7733 x28 or nrutledg@houstoncpa.org .)
TSCPA Tip Sheet
New Succession Planning Resource for Members Only
TSCPA is excited to announce the addition of the Practice Management Institute to the many resources available to our members in the online Public Practice Center. This latest resource is designed to help Texas CPA firms address one of their most pressing practice management issues – succession planning. TSCPA has a special arrangement with the Succession Institute for TSCPA members only. Members have access to a FREE course on succession planning, as well as a substantial discount on a variety of other practice management CPE courses. Please note, CPE is not offered for the free materials but is available for the discounted courses. Make plans to visit this latest TSCPA resource to take full advantage of the special arrangement made especially for you.
Special Notice Regarding CCFL
TSCPA has participated in the Center for Corporate Financial Leadership (CCFL) for nearly two years now to bring members access to additional resources. Despite widespread promotion, not many TSCPA members took advantage of this member benefit. For example, only 126 members requested materials from CCFL's lending library during 2008 and just three members visited the Talk to a Member section of the website last year. To be a good steward of your dues dollars, TSCPA leadership has decided to discontinue the Society's CCFL participation. The cost to participate in the program is too great given members' limited use of the resources. As such, CCFL will be phased out with an end date of October 15. All members are encouraged to check out, become familiar with and take advantage of the many other TSCPA resources and benefits available to its members.
IRS Insights: Pre-Order The 2010 Small Business Tax Calendar NOW
External customers in the small biz community can now place orders for the 2010 IRS Tax Calendar for Small Business and Self Employed, Publication 1518.
The calendars will be mailed directory to taxpayers placing early orders, and shipped during the beginning of November. Backorders will be filled sequentially as received.
There are two ways to order:
A Spanish version of the 2010 tax calendar is also available and can be ordered using the same two methods. The Spanish calendar will ship during the beginning of December.
SB/SE distributes the calendar as a resource for taxpayers who own small businesses or are self-employed. It’s complete with useful information on general business taxes, recordkeeping requirements, electronic filing and payment options, retirement plans, business publications and forms, common tax filing and deposit dates, federal legal holidays and IRS and SSA customer service contacts.
The tax calendar continues to grow in popularity. Last year the entire inventory was distributed to thousands of customers in the small business community in just four weeks.
Member Affinity Programs Brought To You By  The Membership Development Committee
NOW AVAILABLE: Thomson Reuters' Quickfinder Products
Handbooks, Package X, tax tables…and more!
Thomson Reuters is offering its line of Quickfinder handbooks and tax products at a discount to Houston CPA Society members. Through a partnership with the Houston CPA Society, members can purchase the popular 1040 Quickfinder Handbook, the Small Business Quickfinder Handbook, IRS forms and instructions sets, and more, at discounted prices.
In addition, the Chapter will receive a donation for each product purchased using the Houston CPA Society discount code (Q877).
Member Order Direct:
An easy, quick and economical way to order books from the CCH Online Bookstore. You can order ANY of 175 CCH Tax & Accounting titles on the Houston CPA Society/CCH Partner Page at a 30% Discount!
- Accounting & Audit
- Planning
- Practice Management
- Tax Preparation
- Tax Research
NOTE: The Houston CPA Society WILL NOT be offering special purchase 2010 Master Tax Guides. Members are urged to purchase their guide(s) through CCH at the 30% discount.
Follow the link below to the CCH Online Bookstore and select any quantity of books. Remember to use DISCOUNT CODE Y5457 at checkout.
Houston CPA Society Embraces Social Networking
 The Houston CPA Society is now on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter! If you aren’t active on these websites, now is the time to get involved! If you ARE active, here are a few tips to utilizing these social media outlets.
1. Ask Questions! The Houston CPA Society designed these pages for peer-to-peer interaction. With discussion boards, you may find another Society member whom has been dealing with similar issues as you, and another Society member can offer an answer to your burning inquiry.
2. Submit Articles! Did you read or write an article that was beneficial to your practice? Submit this information to the group. Odds are another Society member will appreciate that information as well.
3. Don’t Be Afraid To Connect With People! In the past, you never introduced someone you didn't know personally to a business contact. It just wasn't done. In today's social networking arena, however, very few people meet face-to-face and many business relationships are nurtured via online venues like LinkedIn and Facebook. Remember, you hold the power of restriction levels for strangers, friends and groups on Facebook.
4. Understand how to tweet! The overall objective of Twitter is to inform your friends, family and colleagues what you’re up to … in 140 characters or less! That may seem tough but, it allows you to send and receive straight-to-the-point information. Follow tscpahouston to see the latest happenings with the Society!
So, what’s there to lose? The Houston CPA Society Facebook Fan Page, LinkedIn Group and Tweets provide you with constant information about upcoming events, professional discussions and topics and the opportunity to stay connected with other CPAs! Visit the websites, search for the Houston CPA Society and interact with fellow Society members. See you online!
Accountants Confidential Assistance Network
TOLL-FREE HOTLINE: 866.766.ACAN
Legal Notice: All information, communications, reports received, gathered or maintained by ACAN are strictly confidential and protected under penalty of law under Chapter 467 of the Texas Health & Safety Code.
Society Library Provides Online and Print Research Materials
Checkpoint Online Tax Research
PPC Online Library
Hardcopy materials include:
BNA Tax Management Portfolios
AICPA Publications:
Industry Audit Guides
Technical Practice Aids
Accounting & Auditing Manual
GAAP Guide... and more.
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Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Corporate Card Discount Program
The Houston CPA Society Membership Development Committee provides a benefit program exclusively for Houston CPA Society members. The committee has arranged for a Corporate Card Program that entitles you to 20% off regularly priced merchandise at all Jos. A. Bank Clothiers nationwide. And, as a preferred customer, you will receive advance notification of sales and events.
To enroll in the Houston CPA Society/Jos. A. Banks Program, remember Program ID number 21035. Visit your local Jos. A. Bank store and give this ID number, call 800.285.2265 toll-free and request your free Corporate Program card, or email your request to corporatecard@jos-a-bank.com. Again, remember to indicate the Program ID number 21035.
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TSBPA CPE Forms Available
Have you taken continuing education from a nonregistered sponsor? Are you eligible for exemption from continuing education?
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Complimentary CPE Vouchers to Unemployed Society Members
If you have been unemployed from full-time work for over six months…and need financial assistance in obtaining your continuing education...
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