TXCPA Southeast Texas

05/27/2026

IRS issues can escalate quickly — and knowing when to involve a tax attorney can help protect both your client and your practice.

Join TXCPA Southeast Texas on June 17 for our CPE Breakfast, “CPA vs. Tax Attorney: How to Protect Your Clients (and Yourself) in Controversy Situations,” presented by Lee Wilson, J.D., LL.M.

You’ll walk away with practical guidance on handling audits, appeals and collections, reducing professional risk, and recognizing when legal counsel may be needed. Don’t miss this timely and informative discussion.

Register now and save your spot: https://www.tx.cpa/events/event-details?eventId=50cf8369-0078-c34e-5640-0b498a7f8144

05/22/2026

From legislative wins to expanded learning opportunities, TXCPA continues creating value for CPAs across Texas. Check out the 2025-26 Year in Review and more in the May/June issue of Today's CPA!

TXCPA’s 2025-26 Year in Review shows how we’re navigating change with a
strategic focus on people, innovation and advocacy – launching new programs,
expanding CPE via AcctoFi, advancing technology and chapter integration, and
securing major legislative wins that position Texas as a national leader.

Read More: https://bit.ly/3RjBBca

05/19/2026

Today we’re celebrating the professionals who lead with integrity, expertise and trust every day. Happy National Accounting Day to our amazing TXCPA community! We’re proud of the impact our members make across Texas and beyond.

Happy National Accounting Day! Join CPAs nationwide in celebrating trust, expertise and impact. Add your photo to the CPA: Trust in Action mosaic and help show what trust looks like in action.
https://bit.ly/4uhJCwC

05/18/2026

National Accounting Day is tomorrow, May 19! Don't forget to upload a photo that shows your CPA pride to the "CPA: Trust in Action" digital mosaic!

National Accounting Day is May 19. We’re joining a national campaign celebrating the trust, expertise and impact of CPAs!

The "CPA: Trust in Action" digital mosaic is now open. Upload a photo that shows your CPA pride—your team, your milestone, your story, your trust in action. Every photo helps tell the story of our profession.
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05/12/2026

🎉 Celebrating our TXCPA Southeast Texas members marking membership anniversaries this May! Your dedication and contributions continue to strengthen our accounting community, and we’re grateful for all you do. Here’s to recognizing your milestones and the impact you make—thank you for being an important part of our chapter! 🥳

20 years
Sonia Calloway, CPA
Cheri Freeman, CPA
Ryan Harkey, CPA

10 years
Devon Kolander

05/12/2026

Keeping up with changing accounting and auditing standards is critical for today’s professionals. Join TXCPA Southeast Texas on July 1 at Lamar University for an Accounting & Auditing Update, led by Kurt Oestriecher, CPA, for practical insights on the latest developments from the FASB, AICPA, PCAOB and GASB.

Through real-world examples and implementation guidance, attendees will gain valuable knowledge they can immediately apply in practice to stay compliant, informed and prepared for today’s evolving regulatory environment. Register today: https://www.tx.cpa/events/event-details?eventId=50cf8369-0078-cf5d-0d16-0b497ca27862

05/06/2026

When an IRS issue escalates, knowing when to bring in legal counsel can make all the difference. Join TXCPA Southeast Texas on June 17 for our CPE Breakfast, “CPA vs. Tax Attorney: How to Protect Your Clients (and Yourself) in Controversy Situations,” presented by Lee Wilson, J.D., LL.M.

This practical session will cover when a matter requires a tax attorney, how to reduce professional risk, and best practices for handling audits, appeals, and collections while protecting your clients. Register now and save your spot: https://www.tx.cpa/events/event-details?eventId=50cf8369-0078-c34e-5640-0b498a7f8144

04/30/2026

What a great afternoon at the TXCPA Southeast Texas Chapter Meeting with Lamar University faculty and students!

We were proud to recognize this year’s award recipients and celebrate their accomplishments. Congratulations to Ashton DeRouen, Accounting Excellence Award recipient; Peyton Jones, Chapter Endowed Scholarship recipient; and scholarship recipients Michael Vu and Angela Arceneaux.

We also recognized Dr. Orrin Swift as the 2025–2026 Faculty Research Award recipient and honored Chip Majors for his service as 2025–2026 Chapter President. During the program, Chip also presented the President’s Special Recognition Award to Josh LeBlanc, CPA.

We were especially grateful to welcome TXCPA Chair Billy Kelley, who traveled to join us and present during the event. And special thanks to Dr. Don Warren and Lamar University for their continued partnership and support.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the luncheon such a meaningful celebration of students, faculty, and members!

04/30/2026

A big thank you to our event sponsor, Wheeler Commercial, for supporting TXCPA Southeast Texas and our upcoming program, Helping Your Clients Reduce Their Property Taxes.

We appreciate your partnership in bringing valuable, timely education to our members. This session with Lee Wheeler, III, CCIM will provide practical insights to help CPAs better guide clients through the property tax process and identify opportunities for savings. Register now: https://www.tx.cpa/events/event-details?eventId=50cf8369-0078-cd85-5f18-0b48b674d0b2

04/13/2026

The TXCPA Southeast Texas April newsletter is here! Join us April 29 for the Spring Chapter Meeting with Lamar University, plus check out upcoming CPE, volunteer opportunities, and important chapter updates—including a member vote on the future chapter structure.

Stay informed and get involved: https://tscpa.informz.net/informzdataservice/onlineversion/pub/bWFpbGluZ0luc3RhbmNlSWQ9NDY1NDk4MQ==