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PRESIDENT'S LETTER
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From the President
by Richard Blankenship
Happy Tax Season! Just a little further to go, we’re in the home stretch now. Just a couple of reminders for April and May as we finish out this fiscal year. Plan now to attend the Chapter Meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 24th at 11:30. We will vote on the Board for the 2008-2009 year and announce the new Committee Chairs.
Also, we have William Treacy, Executive Director of the TSBPA, presenting one hour of CPE. We will recognize the student members and draw until we have a winner for $250 cash prize. This promises to be a full and beneficial meeting, so click below to download a registration form, complete and mail to the Panhandle Chapter. Space is limited. SIGN-UP NOW.
CLICK FULL STORY for a list of the Proposed Board of Officers and Directors.
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FROM the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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I hope all are surviving tax season and ready for a break this spring.
JUST A REMINDER. We continue to update and clean up the online directory. Have you been there? CLICK HERE to access the member’s only directory. Have your birth date and certificate number ready. Search by name, firm, city, or zip code. GO THERE, NOW. If you have any trouble accessing or happen to find incorrect information, please let me know. We are working out the bugs daily.
The Panhandle Chapter operates efficiently only because of the many volunteers that are willing to sit on the Board of Directors and Officers and Chair the many Committees. As Richard announced the proposed Board, I want to list the Committee Chairs for the 2008-2009 year. When you see these people, offer a pat on the back, a “thanks” and even offer your time. WE APPRECIATE YOU!
CLICK FULL STORY for a list of the Committee Chairs for 2008-2009
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Chapter Meeting - Coming Soon
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Chapter Meeting, April 24th - CPE INCLUDED
Chapter Meeting - Thursday, April 24th
11:30 - 1:00 - $20.00 - Amarillo Club
ONE HOUR OF CPE INCLUDED
William Treacy, Executive Director of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy is the scheduled guest speaker. He will present a one-hour CPE program, 1) describing the Board’s enforcement process and current efforts, 2) exploring the most common pitfalls that cause sanctions to be imposed on licensees and 3) ensuring CPAs understand their responsibilities to clients/employers, the profession, and the public interest.
Also at the Chapter Meeting, we will vote and present the 2008-2009 Board of Directos and Officers and introduce the 2008-2009 Committee Chairs, recognize the Student Members for the year and conclude with a $250 cash drawing. We will draw until there is a winner. Must be present to win.
Please note: This is an earlier start then usual - 11:30 a.m.--
CLICK HERE for downloadable registration form. Complete and mail with check to the Panhandle Chapter at P. O. Box 20165, Amarillo, TX 79114.
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UPCOMING CONTINUING EDUCATION
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Accounting and Auditing
Accounting and Auditing Update - May 21-22, 2008
16 Hours of CPE - Lunch Included
Amarillo College Business and Industry Center - Polk Street
Check-in at 8:00 and Class at 8:30 a.m.
Leita Hart-Fanta, CPA of Austin, Texas is the scheduled presenter. Partial topics include: How to Get Along with Auditors, Audit Management, Interview Skills for Auditors and Results Orientated Writing.
Plan now to attend. CLICK HERE for downloadable registration form. Complete and Mail to the Panhandle Chapter at P. O. Box 20165, Amarillo, TX 79119.
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SPECIAL EVENT
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Make Plans to Attend
NEWS RELEASE -
Make Plans to Attend - FREE of CHARGE
The New and Emerging CPAs Committee
would like to extend and invitation to
the Students, Candidates and New CPAs to attend:
Thursday, April 24th, 2008
1:30 - 3:30 PM
The Amarillo Club
Guest Speaker
Donna Hiller - Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
Topic
One hour on: the process of applying to take the CPA exam, what is required to apply, where and how to apply, the process to take the exam, dates and times and places of exam, results of exam, time schedule to re-take parts of exam
One hour on: Once you are certified, what are the CPE requirements, what CPE is qualified, what forms to you fill out, how many hours are you required, what types of CPE are required, suggested online and live CPE available
The presentation by Donna Hiller free of charge. Attendees please RSVP by April 18, 2008.
ALSO AVAILABLE on Thursday the 24th
Chapter Meeting - 11:30-1:00
Student Members attend free of charge and will receive a gift from the Chapter and be recognized as Student Members.
Other interested Students, Candidates, local CPA's are welcome to attend for $20.00. RESERVATIONS are required.
RSVP to:
Jobie Ogburn – Executive Director of the Panhandle Chapter
panchap.cpas@wildblue.net
(806) 359-7929
17th Annual Institute on Estate Planning April 24-25, 2008
Amarillo College Business and Industry Center
Partial speakers include Stanley Johanson, Lee Schwemer, Trey Cousins. Partial topics include “What’s hot in Section 1031,” and “Inside the Vortex of an Estate Tax Examination. CLICK HERE for full schedule, list of speakers, topics and downloadable registration form.
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About the Chapter
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CPA's in Action - Check this Out
Several months ago Mike Williams was asked by TSCPA to join the TSCPA Relations with IRS Committee and recently the North Texas/IRS Practitioner Council. These are worthwhile Committees serving your CPA Profession.
The TSCPA Relations with IRS Committee meets twice a year in Austin, once in January and again in July. The overall mission of the Committee (from the TSCPA web site) is to build and maintain alliances with appropriate external target audiences in order to exchange ideas of mutual interest and concern, expressing CPA positions, and initiating collaborative efforts.
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Calendar of Events
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2008 Schedule of Events - WOW, What a Line-Up
Panhandle Chapter of the Texas Society of CPA’s
2008 Calendar of Continuing Education and Chapter Events
Leadership Training – April 24, 2008 (Thursday)
· For Incoming (2008-2009) Outgoing (2007-2008) Committee Chairs and Board of Directors
· Planning and Informational Session for 2008-2009 Fiscal Year
Location: Amarillo Club - 9:30 – 11:15 (Chapter Meeting to follow)
Chapter Meeting – April 24, 2008(Thursday) – ONE HOUR OF CPE
· Speaker - William Treacy, Executive Director of the TSBPA
· 1) Describing the Board’s enforcement process and current efforts
· 2) Exploring the most common pitfalls that cause sanctions to be imposed on licensee
· 3) Ensuring CPAs understand their responsibilities to clients/employers, the profession, and the public interest.
Location: Amarillo Club – 11:30 – 1:00 – LUNCH, Recognize Students, and CPE
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Chapter Contact Information
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| Panhandle Chapter of the
Texas Society of CPA’s
President
Richard Blankenship
Johnson and Sheldon, PC
371-7661
rblankenship@amacpas.com
Mailing Address
P. O. Box 20165
Amarillo, TX 79114
Physical Address
10810 Elaine Street
Amarillo, TX 79119
General Correspondence:
panchap.cpas@wildblue.net
Newsletter and Website
Correspondence:
panhandle.webnews@wildblue.net
Executive Director:
Jobie Ogburn
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