Relations with IRS Committee
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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
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Sponsor joint liaison meetings between representatives of TSCPA and IRS management in Texas IRS districts and service center.
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Represent TSCPA at the annual Midstates Region of IRS/State CPA Society Liaison Meeting.
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Represent TSCPA at the annual AICPA Tax Season Wrap-up/Tax Practice and Procedures Committee Meeting.
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Provide guidance concerning TSCPA representation on IRS Texas district's practitioner (CPA and non-CPA) liaison committees.
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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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Single Audits and Governmental Accounting Conference Committee
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Plan and execute an annual continuing education conference for CPAs within this industry.
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Select topics for the conference.
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Identify and select speakers with TSCPA staff assistance for each topic.
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Contact and verbally confirm selected speakers.
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Recommend dates and locations in coordination with TSCPA staff and CPE calendar.
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Assist TSCPA staff with registration.
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Introduce the speakers and moderate the meeting.
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Review conference and committee budget prepared by TSCPA staff liaison.
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Assist as needed in identification of topics for development of new course modules and conferences in the appropriate curriculum. (Nominal Change: 11/03)
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State Taxation Committee
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Purpose
Monitor and, as appropriate, respond to the development of state tax legislation, rule-making and administrative proceedings.
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Responsibilities
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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.
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When requested by TSCPA leadership act as a resource and/or provide expert witness testimony before legislative committees.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Composition
The committee shall, for the most part, consist of tax-oriented practitioners. (EB: 11/7/03)
Strategic Planning Committee
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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.
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Specific Strategies and Actions to Achieve Purpose
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Maintain a dynamic Strategic Plan to provide direction to the TSCPA.
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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.
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Provide a forum for gathering data to assist with updating and monitoring the Strategic Plan.
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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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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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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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Assure communication of strategic planning activity to members.
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Report activity to the Board of Directors.
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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
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Purpose
Plan and execute an annual continuing education conference for CPAs working in the tax area.
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Select topics for the conference.
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Identify and select speakers with TSCPA staff assistance for each topic..
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Contact and verbally confirm selected speakers.
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Recommend dates and locations in coordination with TSCPA staff and CPE calendar.
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Assist TSCPA staff with registration.
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Introduce the speakers and moderate the meeting.
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Review conference and committee budget prepared by TSCPA staff liaison.
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Assist as needed in identification of topics for development of new course modules and conferences in the appropriate curriculum. (Nominal Change Group: 11/03)
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Texas School District Accounting and Auditing Committee
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Purpose
Plan and execute an annual continuing education conference for CPAs working in the school district accounting and auditing area.
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Select topics for the conference.
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Identify and select speakers with TSCPA staff assistance for each topic.
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Contact and verbally confirm selected speakers.
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Recommend dates and locations in coordination with TSCPA staff and CPE calendar
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Assist TSCPA staff with registration
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Introduce the speakers and moderate the meeting
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Review conference and committee budget prepared by TSCPA staff liaison
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Assist as needed in identification of topics for development of new course modules and conferences in the appropriate curriculum. (Advisory Board: June 16, 1999)
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Texas State Taxation Conference Committee
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Purpose
Plan and execute an annual continuing education conference for CPAs working in the state tax area.
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Responsibilities
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Select topics for the conference.
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Identify and select speakers with TSCPA staff assistance for each topic.
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Contact and verbally confirm selected speakers.
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Recommend dates and locations in coordination with TSCPA staff and CPE calendar.
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Assist TSCPA staff with registration.
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Introduce the speakers and moderate the meeting.
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Review conference and committee budget prepared by TSCPA staff liaison.
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Assist as needed in identification of topics for development of new course modules and conferences in the appropriate curriculum.
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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
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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 old and under) from each of the small, medium and large chapters to the extent possible and chapter Young CPA Committee chairpersons. (EB: 1/24/08)(EB: 8/24/12)
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