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PRESIDENT'S LETTER
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From the President
by Roger Haynes
As I write my first newsletter as Chapter President, I have just finished the arduous task of completing the numerous initial filings for the new Texas Margin Tax. If your experience was anything like mine, let’s hope that more changes are on the way in the form of simplification and taxpayer relief. I think we will all have to stay tuned to the ongoing development of this tax.
I want to express a thank you to our outgoing President, Richard Blankenship. The Chapter had a successful year with our various CPE events as well as the new initiatives started involving the New and Emerging CPA’s. The Chapter has been left in a good position. Jean Norrell also deserves a special thank you as well for her tireless efforts in working with the New and Emerging CPA’s at both the Chapter and state level...
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FROM the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Hey All,
WOW! What a summer already. I have my oldest child headed to college life at Abilene Christian University in a few weeks. While you are pounding out the Margin Tax, my heart is pounding with excitement and nerves.
Just a few things to be aware of…
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UPCOMING CONTINUING EDUCATION
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Upcoming CPE - Tax Institute
August 27-28, 2008
24th Annual Tax Institute
Amarillo Civic Center, Heritage Room
Check In—8:00a.m., Class—8:30a.m. — Lunch Included
Wednesday, August 27th
Ira Lipstet, Lipstet, DuBois, Bryant & Campbell, LLP, Austin, Texas Margin Tax
Blaise Bender, San Antonio, Depreciation
Steve Goodman, Goodman Financial, Houston, Investing for Retirement
Meadows Law Firm, Dallas, Recent Tax Cases/Rulings
Thursday, August 28th
Robert Pulliam, Pulliam and Cable, Dallas, Oil and Tax Update
Janet Spies, Texas Comptroller’s Office, Austin, Texas Margin Tax
Elaine Sommerville, Ratliff & Sommerville, P.C, Arlington, Non-Profit Tax Update
Robert Barnhill, III, Lubbock, 1041 Update
Download registration form.
Complete and mail with check to Panhandle Chapter of the TSCPA, P. O. Box 20165, Amarillo, TX 79114.
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Upcoming CPE -MIGI Conference
October 22-23, 2008
2008 Members in Government & Industry(MIGI)
Amarillo College Business and Industry Center
Check In—8:00A.M., Class—8:30A.M. — Lunch Included
Wednesday, October 22nd
IDENTITY THEFT-Three Perspectives that Affect Us All.
- Special Agent John Whitworth, FBI, Amarillo, Personal Security, Covers national and large cases locally.
- Corporal Neufeld, Amarillo Police Department , Identity Theft; Covers local perspective on causes and prevention.
- Chris Newell, Amarillo National Bank, Computer Security; Covers local perspective on prevention.
- Jeff Clay, Dallas, Ethics
Thursday, October 23rd
, HGRH Insurance, Amarillo, Business Insurance Update – Includes Worker’s Compensation, Property and Casualty, Liability, Health, Recent Developments, Alternatives
Greg Houlette, Happy State Bank, Electronic Banking
Jeff Maynard, Pinnacle Financial, Retirement Plans, Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
Download registration form Complete and mail with check to Panhandle Chapter of the TSCPA, P. O. Box 20165, Amarillo, TX 79114.
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SPECIAL EVENT
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ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT & Joint CPE-CLE Meeting
JOINT CPE-CLE MEETING
and our own
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT with ATTORNEY’s
Friday, September 5th, 2008
11:45 at the Amarillo Club
JOINT CPE-CLE MEETING with Attorney’s prior to golf on Friday September 5th. Earn one hour of CPE with the attorney's before heading to Ross Rogers Golf Course for networking and social gathering.
Arrive for lunch at the Amarillo Club between 11:30 - 11:45, CPE-CLE begins after all are served at between 12:00 - 12:15, meeting ends and head to Ross Rogers at 1:15.
A perfect opportunity to earn an hour of CPE while connecting with the local attorney’s.
Although this is not considered a “Chapter Meeting,” all members are invited to attend. The topic for the joint CPE-CLE is to be announced at a later date. All attending must PRE-REGISTER in order to receive the CPE-CLE credit and to be counted for lunch.
Download:
REGISTRATION FORM for CPE-CLE and LUNCH MEETING -
post mark by August 27.
REGISTRATION FORM for GOLF TOURNAMENT-
post mark by August 27.
GOLF TOURNAMENT FLIER
For both forms above, complete and make checks payable to Panhandle Chapter of the TSCPA at P. O. Box 20165, Amarillo, TX 79114.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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Available Positions
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
Lovelady, Christy + Associates, a growing CPA firm with a diverse practice is seeking a CPA or candidate with 2 – 6 years public accounting experience.
Excellent opportunity for professional growth. Pleasant environment, competitive salary, flexible hours and excellent benefits (including health insurance, 401(k) and PTO plan). Contact Jamie Graham @ jamie@lcacpa.com or (806) 373-4884.
TIRED OF TAXING SEASON & TIME SHEETS?!
Come work at the Panhandle’s only historic cemetery since 1891, Llano Cemetery Association.
Immediate opening available for Chief Financial Officer.
Your responsibilities will be varied and interesting: 1) Develop and implement financial, accounting, billing and auditing procedures. 2) Coordinate preparation of financial statements, financial and informational reports. 3) Create, coordinate and evaluate financial programs supporting information systems to include budgeting and conservation of assets. 4) Insure compliance of local, state and federal reporting requirements. 5) Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards. 6) Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate the accounting staff, who is caring and committed. 7) Other duties as assigned. Salary – negotiable. Fax résumé to 806-376-6541 or mail to P.O. Box 563, Amarillo, Texas 79105.
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TSCPA Topics
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Online License renewals
The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (the Board) has traditionally mailed paper renewals six weeks prior to the due date for returning the renewal to the Board. Corresponding with the mailing of paper renewals, individuals can now begin completing the renewal online. An announcement appears on the Board’s website that gives details on the renewals that can be completed online. As an example, individuals who have a June birth month can now complete the renewal online, and the announcement states “License renewals that are due June 30, 2008 can now be completed online.” The online renewal is also available to all licensees who may have missed a renewal deadline, but need to complete the renewal for a single license period...
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TSCPA TIP SHEET
TSCPA Leadership Nominations for Year 2009-2010
Financial Literacy
Accounting Careers Education
Student Membership
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Chapter Contact Information
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Texas Society of CPA’s
President
Roger Haynes
Stewart, Martin,
Dudley & Webb
806-374-7576
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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