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PRESIDENT'S LETTER
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From the President
by Mark Gilliland
I hope everyone had a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
I was speaking with a young auditor the other day who has been busy with year end inventories. Being one of the new guys at his firm, he’s logging a lot of miles to count cattle and make sure grain bins and molasses tanks actually contain grain and molasses. I had to laugh. Twenty years ago I was doing the same thing. I remember climbing around on top of a grain bin when it was freezing and the wind was blowing 30 miles an hour, being very careful not to fall off and wondering how I got myself into this.
How are the tax guys doing? Beginning to get a little anxious about tax season? What you need is an evening of fun and the Casino Night Committee has you covered. January 23rd is the night for the second annual Casino Night to be held at The Renaissance. All members and student members are welcome. There’s a link to the registration form on the home page of the website and in the article in this newsletter.
Also, mark February 5th as the date for a Chapter Meeting. We have invited our Young and Emerging CPAs Group. Kym Anderson, Chairman of the TSCPA will be here to speak at both events. And, we will recognize the Student Members at the meeting. A link to the Registration form is enclosed in the this newsletter in the Chapter Meeting article.
Hope you all have a great 2010!
Mark Gilliland
President
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FROM the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Executive Director Sez
Hey All,
Happy New Year!
Hope you are ready for the rumble. Tax season is coming up faster than we know.
I just want to encourage everyone to consider the Chapter Meeting scheduled for Friday, February 5th. We are headed to the Red Barn in hopes that the Student Membership will have an easier time of attending the meeting. Plan now to attend. We would appreicate your commitment to the Chapter and these Student members.
Meeting starts at 11:45 and we will have you out of there by 1:00.
This is our meeting to recoginze the Student Members, so please plan to attend.
Secondly, most all should have received a the directory by now. This was a first run in a couple of years. Check out your listing. Please email corrections to panchap.cpas@wildblue.net and use the SUBJECT - Directory Correction.
Have a Super Week.
Jobie Ogburn – Executive Director of the Panhandle Chapter
panchap.cpas@wildblue.net
(806) 359-7929
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SPECIAL EVENT
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2nd Annual Casino Night
CHECK IT OUT!!! - 2nd Annual Casino Night
SIGN UP TODAY - Casino Night Less than Two Weeks Away - REGISTER NOW!
Mark your calendars now for Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 6:30 at the The Renaissance —701 S. Pierce Street
We have made TWO SIGNIFICANT changes to the Casino Night this year. We are offering a FULL MEAL on the evening with and OPEN BAR. Beer and Wine are included in your entrance fee as well as Margarita’s.
Meal is catered by Desperado's. Do Not Miss Out.!
The CASINO NIGHT will be “better than ever”…PLAN NOW TO ATTEND.
This is a PERFECT OPPORTUNITY to meet students and get to know fellow CPA's in a fun setting.
BE a Part of this Casual and Crazy Evening.
. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION FORM
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Chapter Meeting
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New and Emerging CPA’s/Chapter Lunch Meeting
FRIDAY, February 5, 2010
Join us at 11:45 at the RED BARN at I-40 and Coulter for Barbeque Lunch and Chapter Meeting. We will recognize the Student Members and hear from Kym Anderson of the TSCPA. The Student Members as well as the New and Emerging CPA’s are invited to attend this Chapter Meeting.
Chapter Meeting adjourned by 1:00 pm.
Also, the New and Emerging CPA’s and Student Members will stay for a question/answer session with Kym. She is a great source of information and has great energy and relationship with students and new and emerging CPA’s. She does a great job of promoting the CPA Profession with many of our younger population.
Don't miss this chance to SUPPORT YOUR CHAPTER.
Use this link to download a registration form.
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UPCOMING CONTINUING EDUCATION
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Accouting and Auditing Seminar
May 26-27
Our next continuing education is scheduled for May 26-27, 2010. Plan now to attend our Accouting and Auditing Seminar. David Holt, who was a very, very successful speaker in May, 2009, will return for the two day meeting. Plan now to attend. You will not be disappointed.
Use this link to download and mail a registration form.
The Amarillo Area Estate Planning Counsel is hosting it's 2010 Spring Institute on Thursday and Friday, May 6-7. Plan now to attend. Speakers include Randall W. Roth from Hawaii and the well-known Stanley Johanson. Mr. Roth spoke several years ago and was highly received while Johanson has been at the Conference many times. We thank Mr. Roth for making the effort to speak as he travels all the way from Hawaii. Topics and registration form to follow. Stay tuned. Contact Val Henneman at pctscap@suddenlink.net or Wanda Hufnagle at whufnagle@mhba.com with any questions at this time.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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Jobs
Position Available - Dumas, TX
Established CPA firm seeks CPA (or CPA Candidate) with 3-5 years tax experience for a challenging position. Audit experience a plus. Salary based on experience/qualifications. Unlimited potential. Send resume and salary requirements to Personnel Partner, Keeney, Hembree & Company, P. O. Box 800, Dumas, TX 79029.
Staff Accountant - Amarillo, TX
Amarillo, TX public accounting firm is seeking tax accountant with minimum 3 years experience, CPA preferred but not required. Our firm is growing, and looking for a self motivated accountant. We serve a variety of clientele in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Colorado. The position encompasses preparation and review of individual, corporation and partnership income tax returns, payroll tax reports and small business accounting. Salary and benefits are based on qualifications and experience. Excellent opportunity for advancement for the right individual.
Please mail your resume to: Personnel Manager, P.O. Box 19485, Amarillo, TX 79114; fax to (806) 358-6754 or e-mail to jbpc@amaonline.com
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NEWS and NOTES
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IRS Return Preparer Review
Mike Williams has forwarded the following information regarding the IRS. We thought it may be interesting to many of our members. Please read on...
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Calendar of Events
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Calendar of Events
2010 EVENT and CPE Dates. – MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 2nd Annual Casino Night
The Renaissance 6:30-10:30, $40.
FULL Meal, Open Bar: Beer, Wine, Margaritas
FRIDAY, February 5, 2010 – New and Emerging CPA’s/Chapter Meeting
Lunch Meeting with TSCPA Chair – Kym Anderson.
May 6-7, 2010 - AAEPC Spring Conference. Speakers include Randall W. Roth and Stanley Johanson.
May 26-27, 2010 - Accounting and Auditing Update – Amarillo College
PRESENTER: David Holt.
TENATIVE TOPICS:
August 24-25, 2010 – Tax Institute – Amarillo Civic Center
October 20-21, 2010 – MIGI Conference – Amarillo College
4 Hours ETHICS INCLUDED
December 9, 2010 – Tax Update – Amarillo Civic Center
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Chapter Contact Information
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Texas Society of CPA’s
President
Mark E. Gilliland, CPA
Gilliland Investment Management
806-655-5909
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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