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PRESIDENT'S LETTER
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From the President
by Cory Joiner
I hope that everyone’s summer is going well and that those well deserved breaks are being scheduled in between those deadlines that no one told us about.
I was told when I entered this profession that summer was always a time of year things would slow down. Vacations could be scheduled and there would be time to relieve the stresses created by the March and April 15 deadlines. Either they failed to mention there would be deadlines every month or I missed the memo.
I would like to thank our outgoing President, Mark Gilliland for his service to the Chapter. I also want to express the Chapter’s gratitude to Kim Clark, who after many years of service to the Chapter as the Chair of the Relations in Education Committee and as a Director of the Board has decided to take a much deserved break.
The TSCPA had its annual meeting on July 2 and 3 in San Diego. One of the items discussed was the AICPA will be sending out ballots in the weeks ahead for voting on allowing persons who have either passed the exam and not met the experience requirements or persons in industry who have let their license lapse (non-CPAs) full membership. Please be watching for this ballot.
Summer and fall are the season that most of us begin looking at our schedules and plan CPE for the year. The Chapter and its planning committees for MIGI and Tax have been working hard and getting all of the speakers scheduled for the upcoming MIGI Conference, Tax Institute and Tax Update. Between now and December, that’s 40 hours of CPE including 4 hours of ethics at the MIGI Conference. The Chapter will again have a separate registration option for those who just need the 4 hours of ethics. SEE REGISTRATION LINKS BELOW.
We are also working with Steve Tillinger, who does our Tax Update in December, to schedule a 16 hour CPE relating to Partnerships and LLCs. This is tentatively being scheduled for sometime in June or July of 2011. If it is successful, he also has a 16 hour course related to S Corporations which can be scheduled for the following year.
Finally for our candidate members, in this newsletter you will find a notice regarding a Live Becker CPA review course that will be held at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin beginning on July 17. Registration for the course opened on July 7 for those interested.
Enjoy the rest of the summer.
Cory Joiner
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FROM the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Executive Director Sez
Hey All,
I hope you are enjoying the summer, the pool and even our recent rain. We are busy getting a second child ready to head off to college in just a few weeks. YIKES…
All of our regularly offered CPE courses are scheduled out through December, 2011. See the link below to download all those dates. Get out your pencil, and mark those calendars. As Cory mentioned, we are planning the two day Partnership/LLC Course with Steve Tillinger. See the SURVEY on the right and choose the best date for you.
SEND in your TAX INSTITUTE registrations TODAY. The sooner you send it, the better for planning purposes. And, I appreciate it greatly. Choose the link below to download, complete, and mail the form. Don’t Be A Procrastinator.
Cory is busy planning a Leadership Luncheon for the Board, Directors and Committee Chairs scheduled for July 29. If you have topics for discussion, concern or ideas for the Chapter, send me an email. We are always looking for new volunteers. Contact me if you are interested. It is our volunteers that make this the Best Chapter Ever.
REMEMBER if your contact information changes, send me an email at panchap.cpas@wildblue.net with the SUBJECT: Directory Updates. I will do my best to get all updates in the next printed directory.
Thanks for your patience with me, and I am looking forward to another great year!
Enjoy your summer, and I will see most of you at the Tax Institute in August.
JOBIE
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SPECIAL EVENT
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Becker CPA Review Program
July 17
CHECK THIS OUT!!! -- A great opportunity. (Odessa is just four hours away compared to Dallas at just about six hours away.) MAKE SURE TO CLICK "MORE INFO" below to see the full story of fees, dates, registraiton information etc...
Becker CPA Review, the premier CPA review program, is offering LIVE CPA Review at UT Permian Basin beginning July 17.
The CPA Exam changes content and formats beginning January 2011.
Take Becker CPA Review NOW so you are prepared to take the sections with the most changes by the end of 2010.
[MORE INFO]
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UPCOMING CONTINUING EDUCATION
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Upcoming CPE - Tax Institute
August 24-25, 2010
26th Annual Tax Institute
Amarillo Civic Center, Heritage Room
Check In—8:00a.m., Class—8:30a.m. — Lunch Included
Tuesday, August 24th
Robert Barnhill, Estate Planning
Robert Mendell, Succession Planning, Business Acquisitions
George Lopez, 2010 Healthcare Act/2010 Healthcare Reconciliation Act
Wednesday, August 25th
Brian Robb, Rollover's & Minimum Required Distributions
Elaine Summerville, 990's Non-Profits
Meadows Group, (includng Hineman, Pulman, Kraft, Beck) Tax Planning for Financially Distressed Partners, Divorce & Separation-A Taxing Experience, AND Federal Income Tax 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 20-21, 2010
2010 Members in Government & Industry (MIGI) Conference
Amarillo College Business and Industry Center
Check In—8:00A.M., Class—8:30A.M. — Lunch Included
Wednesday, October 20th
Gary Graham, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Update
Dr. Pitre, Ethics
Thursday, October 21st
Gary Pool, Leadership Development Manager
Meadows Group (including Crouch and Daddino), Employment Tax Law
Eric Spellman, Paperless Environment, Windows 7 and Microsoft 10
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OPPORTUNITIES
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Local Connections
WOW, Way to Go - AMARILLO. If the economy is truly struggling, our Amarillo area is Blessed. CLICK "More" below to see a FULL description and information on how to apply for each of these employment opportunities.
Employment opportunities
Controller
Accounting Staff
Account Administrator
In-Charge Auditor
Bank Internal Auditor / Compliance Auditor
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Calendar of Events
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Calendar of Events
2010 EVENT and CPE Dates MARK YOUR CALENDARS
4 Hours ETHICS INCLUDED
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TSCPA Topics
Attention All Tweeters
Student Membership (Click MORE to learn how to be eligible for a $250 drawing.)
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Chapter Contact Information
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Texas Society of CPA’s
President
Lyle C. (Cory) Joiner, CPA, CVA
Doshier, Pickens & Francis, LLC
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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