Fall is one of my favorite times of the year.  Whether it’s going to a football game, watching a kid’s tennis or volleyball match, or being pulled down the street by our spastic  Labrador on a cool clear day, this is a good time of the year.

Back in the day it was also a time when a young CPA’s mind turned to continuing education. Since I have a January birthday, I still think of this as the time of the year to load up on CPE.  For years I’ve attended the Tax Institute, the MIGI Conference, and the Tax Update.  That pretty much takes care of my CPE.  Occasionally, I’ll pick up an additional tax, estate planning, or financial planning course so that I’m not always taking the same courses.  And I’ve wondered if we should offer another course.  This brings us to last week.

Steve Tillinger (who does a wonderful job each year with our Tax Update), has contacted Jobie to see if we might be interested in his two day Partnerships/LLC course.  He teaches the course using the recently revised CCH Guide, and each participant receives a copy of this guide as the course material.  This sounds like a good opportunity to add a 16 hour tax course to our calendar.

Steve also teaches a two day course on S-Corps, which prompted Mike Williams to suggest that we offer one course one year and the other course the next year.  Good idea Mike!

Jobie has added a survey to this month’s newsletter to see how many members would be interested in attending this course.  If enough members are interested, we will begin working to add the course to our schedule.

Casino Night
The 2nd Annual Casino Night has been set for Saturday, January 23rd.  Jobie has the details in this newsletter.  I just wanted to highlight that this year will feature a full meal, an open bar, and an extra hour of playing time.  It’s going to be a lot of fun!

If I don’t see you at the MIGI conference, I’ll see you at the Tax Update.  Hope you all have a great Fall!

Hey All,  

Hope you are ready for the fall weather, because here it comes.  Yipee.

DIRECTORY -- MAKING UPDATES and It is On It's Way!!!
The Board has voted to print a paper directory.  I am seeking updates and plan to have the Directory ready at the Tax Update in December.  If you know your information has changed, please let me know.  It has been awhile since we did a detailed member update, so I am specifically seeking updates.  We will use information from the TSCPA as a basis for data.  Thanks so much!!!

2010 U.S. Master Tax Guides
We are currently taking orders for the 2010 U.S. Master Tax Guide.  We have ordered a limited number and orders are filled on a first come, first serve basis.  ORDER TODAY.  We have run out in the past, so ORDER TODAY. 

$30 per book is a significant savings, so don't miss out.  Book will be ready for pick-up late December or early January.  If you live out of Amarillo, the books can be mailed for $3 each.  If you have not received your ordered book by January 31, give me a nudge.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER A 2010 U.S. MASTER TAX GUIDE 


January 23, 2010 -- 2nd Annual Casino Night
Two significant changes to the Casino Night.  See SPECIAL EVENTS below for details and to download a registration form.  Plan now to attend this festive evening.  L

LAST YEAR we had several firms that were "table sponsors" and really made a difference in the expense of the event for the Chapter.  Many of you will receive a "sponsor letter" in the mail in a few short days.  PLEASE consider sponsoring again or for the first time.  We appreciate all of you that support our works.  Members like all of you continue to make this the best Chapter yet. 

Have a super week-end...

Mark Gilliland congratulates Roger Haynes on a job well done as Chapter President.

2009

October 21-22, 2009 - MIGI Committee – Amarillo College;  download form
 
December 9, 2009 – Tax Update – Amarillo Civic Center; website or  download form


2010

CHECK IT OUT!!! -- 2nd Annual Casino Night -- Saturday, January 23, 2010


August 24-25, 2010 – Tax Institute – Amarillo Civic Center
December 9, 2010 – Tax Update – Amarillo Civic Center