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2021-2022 Outstanding Chapter Awards

To inspire chapters in their continuing work to elevate member service, TXCPA bestows Outstanding Chapter Awards to the small and mediumsized chapters. Selection is made by a group of past presidents from chapters of all sizes who understand the work involved in successfully leading volunteers. Here are a few highlights about the chapters honored for the 2021-2022 year.

Small Chapter – San Angelo Michelle Perkey, President

To help develop the next generation of CPAs, TXCPA San Angelo maintains a strong relationship with their local university, Angelo State University. Outreach to students included hosting a CPA2B Bootcamp and new program called Finding Your Focus. These events gave students the opportunity to meet local CPAs, ask questions about the future of accounting and the steps to becoming a CPA, as well as insight regarding professional appearance and interviewing techniques. The chapter also exceeded their scholarship fundraising goal and gave scholarships through the TXCPA San Angelo Chapter Endowment Fund.

The chapter exceeded its CPE goal by offering 30 additional hours for a total of 94. The collaboration with Howard College was continued, providing 16 hours for members attending qualified seminars. The average attendance at chapter meetings and seminars was high and members were engaged with the organization in a variety of ways, including community service projects. Congratulations, TXCPA San Angelo!

Medium Chapter – East Texas Tom Seale, President

The chapter hosted their annual golf tournament, achieving a 9% increase in net revenue. Money raised at the tournament is used to provide scholarships for outstanding accounting students from East Texas or attending East Texas universities. For the 2021-22 school year, the chapter awarded $26,000 in scholarships to 14 deserving accounting students at four local universities. Members made presentations or attended local career fairs at several high schools in the area and the chapter hosted a CPA2B Bootcamp at Stephen F. Austin State University.

The chapter hosted their first TXCPA East Texas Leadership Day. This program was designed for young and aspiring CPAs with less than five years of work experience (or working toward a senior level position) in both public accounting and business/industry/government. Congratulations, East Texas Chapter!

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