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Relations with
IRS Committee
| Purpose
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.
Responsibilities |
| 1. |
Sponsor joint liaison meetings between representatives
of TSCPA and IRS management in Texas IRS districts
and service center. |
| 2. |
Represent TSCPA at the annual Midstates Region of
IRS/State CPA Society Liaison Meeting. |
| 3. |
Represent TSCPA at the annual AICPA Tax Season Wrap-up/Tax
Practice and Procedures Committee Meeting. |
| 4. |
Provide guidance concerning TSCPA representation
on IRS Texas district’s practitioner (CPA and non-CPA)
liaison committees. |
| 5. |
Collect and disseminate minutes and other information
derived from all liaison meetings to all TSCPA members.
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Composition
Maintain member representation from each TSCPA chapter
on the committee. (EB: 1/22/04)
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Relations with
Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Committee
Purpose
Work with the TSBPA to support and strengthen the functions
of licensing, regulation and administration of mandatory
programs.
| Responsibilities
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| 1. |
Develop good relationships with TSBPA staff and
board members personally as well as professionally
to maximize communication between the two organizations.
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| 2. |
Assure that TSCPA is represented at each TSBPA board
meeting and appropriate TSBPA committee meetings.
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| 3. |
Host an annual social event for key TSCPA and TSBPA
leadership (preferably including spouses). |
| 4. |
Assure that TSCPA is represented at meetings of
the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy
(NASBA) when appropriate. |
| 5. |
Establish a TSCPA key person program for members
of TSBPA. |
| 6. |
When requested, assist members who need to understand
regulatory processes.
(EB: 11/7/03)
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Single Audits and
Governmental Accounting Conference Committee
| Plan and execute an annual
continuing education conference for CPAs within this
industry. |
| 1. |
Select topics for the conference. |
| 2. |
Identify and select speakers with TSCPA staff assistance
for each topic. |
| 3. |
Contact and verbally confirm selected speakers.
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| 4. |
Recommend dates and locations in coordination with
TSCPA staff and CPE calendar. |
| 5. |
Assist TSCPA staff with registration. |
| 6. |
Introduce the speakers and moderate the meeting.
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| 7. |
Review conference and committee budget prepared
by TSCPA staff liaison. |
| 8. |
Assist as needed in identification of topics for
development of new course modules and conferences
in the appropriate curriculum. (Nominal
Change: 11/03) |
State Taxation
Committee
Purpose
Monitor and, as appropriate, respond to the
development of state tax legislation, rule-making and
administrative proceedings.
| Responsibilities
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| 1. |
Review, comment on and, when appropriate or upon
request, recommend a position to the Legislative Advisory
Committee and TSCPA chairman regarding all proposed
state-level tax legislation, proposed rules and regulations
which would appear to call for new taxes, and changes
in current taxes or tax procedures. |
| 2. |
When requested by TSCPA leadership act as a resource
and/or provide expert witness testimony before legislative
committees. |
| 3. |
Communicate with members regarding technical aspects,
new developments and administration of Texas taxes
through Society and chapter publications as well as
the TSCPA Web site. |
| 4. |
Work with appropriate TSCPA and chapter organizations
to provide speakers to internal and external audiences
regarding the legislative, administrative and technical
aspects of Texas taxes. |
| 5. |
Monitor broad-based Texas tax issues including,
but not limited to, court cases and hearing decisions,
etc., and when appropriate, communicate significant
information to the Legislative Advisory Committee
and TSCPA chairman. |
| 6. |
Maintain liaison with the Office of the Texas Comptroller
of Public Accounts and other tax authorities to enhance
the fairness, efficiency and effectiveness of the
administration of the tax laws. |
Composition
The committee shall, for the most part, consist of tax-oriented
practitioners. (EB: 11/7/03)
Strategic Planning
Committee
Purpose
TSCPA Bylaws, Article XVII, sets forth the role
of the Strategic Plan and charges the Strategic
Planning Committee with the responsibility of reporting
on the Plan's implementation at each Board of Directors
meeting.
| Specific Strategies
and Actions to Achieve Purpose |
| 1. |
Maintain a dynamic Strategic Plan to provide
direction to the TSCPA. |
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| a. |
Periodically review the TSCPA Strategic
Plan for the purpose of determining if
the Strategic Plan is guiding the Society
activities, structure, Mission, and objectives,
and is responding to the environment in which
both the Society and the profession function;
propose such changes as the committee deems
appropriate. |
| b. |
Provide a forum for gathering data to assist
with updating and monitoring the Strategic
Plan. |
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| 2. |
Monitor TSCPA Strategic Plan implementation,
providing a system for TSCPA groups and individuals,
both volunteer and staff, to report current and future
activities in measurable terms concerning the implementation
of the respective Plan Goal(s) for which they are
responsible. Recommend Plan modifications to the Executive
Board. |
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| i. |
Staff will designate individuals or groups
who will be responsible for achieving Strategic
Plan Goals, with the advice and consent
of the committee member responsible for monitoring
the implementation of the Strategic Plan.
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| ii. |
If necessary, meet with individuals and representatives
of groups responsible for achieving specific
Plan Goals to respond to questions concerning
Goals and the implementation of related strategies
and actions. |
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| 3. |
Assure communication of strategic planning activity
to members. |
| 4. |
Report activity to the Board of Directors. |
Composition
TSCPA chairman-elect, treasurer-elect, treasurer-elect nominee, executive director/chief
executive officer and members-at-large who possess strategic
planning expertise and who represent the various diverse
interests within TSCPA. The committee chair shall designate
a committee member who will be responsible for monitoring
Strategic Plan implementation. (EB:11/11/06)
Texas CPA Tax Institute
Committee
Purpose
Plan and execute an annual continuing education conference
for CPAs working in the tax area.
| 1. |
Select topics for the conference. |
| 2. |
Identify and select speakers with TSCPA staff assistance
for each topic.. |
| 3. |
Contact and verbally confirm selected speakers.
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| 4. |
Recommend dates and locations in coordination with
TSCPA staff and CPE calendar. |
| 5. |
Assist TSCPA staff with registration. |
| 6. |
Introduce the speakers and moderate the meeting.
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| 7. |
Review conference and committee budget prepared
by TSCPA staff liaison. |
| 8. |
Assist as needed in identification of topics for
development of new course modules and conferences
in the appropriate curriculum. (Nominal
Change Group: 11/03) |
Texas School District
Accounting and Auditing Committee
Purpose
Plan and execute an annual continuing education conference
for CPAs working in the school district accounting and
auditing area.
| 1. |
Select topics for the conference. |
| 2. |
Identify and select speakers with TSCPA staff assistance
for each topic. |
| 3. |
Contact and verbally confirm selected speakers.
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| 4. |
Recommend dates and locations in coordination with
TSCPA staff and CPE calendar |
| 5. |
Assist TSCPA staff with registration |
| 6. |
Introduce the speakers and moderate the meeting
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| 7. |
Review conference and committee budget prepared
by TSCPA staff liaison |
| 8. |
Assist as needed in identification of topics for
development of new course modules and conferences
in the appropriate curriculum. (Advisory
Board: June 16, 1999) |
Texas State Taxation
Conference Committee
Purpose
Plan and execute an annual continuing education conference
for CPAs working in the state tax area.
| Responsibilities
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| 1. |
Select topics for the conference. |
| 2. |
Identify and select speakers with TSCPA staff assistance
for each topic. |
| 3. |
Contact and verbally confirm selected speakers.
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| 4. |
Recommend dates and locations in coordination with
TSCPA staff and CPE calendar. |
| 5. |
Assist TSCPA staff with registration. |
| 6. |
Introduce the speakers and moderate the meeting.
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| 7. |
Review conference and committee budget prepared
by TSCPA staff liaison. |
| 8. |
Assist as needed in identification of topics for
development of new course modules and conferences
in the appropriate curriculum. |
Composition
Given the specialized nature of the conference, this committee
may include several ex-officio industry members. (Nominal
Change Group: 11/03)
Young CPAs and Emerging Professionals Committee
Purpose
Explore the professional needs and issues of TSCPA’s young CPAs (40 years and under) and emerging professionals (students/candidates). Develop resources to meet these needs. Provide opportunities for TSCPA volunteer experience to the next generation of Society leaders.
Responsibilities
- Research needs of young CPA segment.
- Research needs of student and candidate segment.
- Look for opportunities to serve this member demographic.
- Provide an entry point for young CPAs to get involved in TSCPA.
Composition
Young CPAs and CPA candidates (40 years and under) from each of the small, medium and large chapters to the extent possible. (EB:1/24/08)
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