CPE Committee
Is Responsible For Coordinating The Chapter’s CPE
Each year, volunteers define the Chapter’s Continuing Professional Education curriculum and develop the programs based on topics of interest to the profession. Activities include the development of 2- and 4-hour seminars and conferences.
Your expertise is needed in the following CPE areas:
- Business Computer Services
- Financial Services
- Health Care
- Members in Industry, Government, Education and Not-for-Profit
- Oil & Gas
- Small Business
- Taxation
Finance & Administration
Oversees the financial affairs of the Chapter; assists in development of the annual operating/financial budget. Monitors the efficient business operations of the Chapter; assists Executive Director in establishing office procedures. Recommends to the Board of Directors the auditor for the annual examination of the Chapter’s financial statements; reviews the auditor’s report and recommendations.
Media Relations
Enhances the professional image of CPAs in the Dallas CPA Society's area with an emphasis on the diversity of professional services offered.
Membership
Undertakes programs to encourage and expand Chapter membership; also organizes and presents the biannual New CPA Reception.
Partners In Education
Promotes careers in accounting through the TSCPA Career Awareness Program. CPAs make presentations to middle school, high school and college students, counselors and teachers regarding accounting as a career choice.
Public Affairs
Informs Chapter members of current and prospective Texas legislation affecting the accounting profession and acquaints members of the Texas Legislature with functions and services rendered to the public by the accounting profession.
Relations with Other Professional Organizations
Develops & promotes relationships between Chapter members and other legal, financial, local government, and professional groups.
Scholarship Committee
Supports the future of certified public accountancy by managing the distribution of financial resources to promising Accounting students through two scholarship programs: the Philip Vogel and the William E. Burch Scholarships.
Special Events
Creates and promotes special programs and activities to stimulate interest and involvement of Chapter members and to benefit the community.
Student Membership Committee
Promotes college student membership in the Dallas CPA Society by establishing relationships with Chapter-area college and university Accounting schools, participating in on-campus career fairs and providing students with educational and other resources that will ultimately support their attainment of CPA certification.
Technology Committee
This committee oversees the technological infrastructure of the Dallas CPA Society. It is responsible for reviewing all proposed technological initiatives with regard to such features as the DCPAS web site, online CPE classes, electronic newsletter, etc., as well as the Chapter Office's local area network. Based on specifications provided by vendors, this committee assists the office staff in the finding, researching and planning of the implementation of new technology.
Vision Committee
Assists in the development and implementation of a Strategic Plan providing both short- and long-term goals and direction for the Chapter.
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