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Following Your Lead …. Your Voice in the Political Process

TSCPA supports sound licensing standards and strong ethical behavior for CPAs. Based in Austin, TSCPA’s Governmental Affairs volunteers and staff give important input to legislative and regulatory officials on behalf of CPAs. Governmental Affairs provides the opportunity for CPAs to be actively involved in the legislative and regulatory process. Staff and volunteers combine to provide effective advocacy for CPAs in Austin.

The program includes support of legislative candidates who are sensitive to professional issues. The CPA-PAC provides candidate financial support and all CPAs are encouraged to contribute.



Be sure to read TSCPA's two blogs:
 Governmental Affairs
and Federal Tax Policy
 
Information for Elected Officials:

State Legislators’ Guide for 2011 Income Tax (.PDF)

2012 Campaign Treasurer's Handbook: Part I | Part II | Part IIII (.PDF)
 
Get Involved

  Bill Review  – Reviewers needed to vet pending legislation.

  Federal Key Persons  – Talking the talk at the federal level.

  Professional Ethics  – TSCPA's Joint Ethics Enforcement Program.

  Regulatory & Legislative committees  – TSCPA members from all over the state in every area of practice, working together to protect the certificate.

 
Your Voice in Austin

  State Legislature Advocacy – Legislators need to hear from Texas CPAs - are you up to the challenge?

  Congressional Advocacy – TSCPA members protecting the certificate with members of Congress.

  Tips for Legislator Meetings

  Relationships With Legislators

 
Texas State Board of Accountancy

  State Board rules  – The rules that govern the way you practice accounting.

  Texas Public Accountancy Act  – The state law that governs your profession.

  Helping members respond to a Board of Accountancy complaint notice

  State Board members

  State Board committees