Become a Student Member of the TSCPA and the Houston CPA Society – a chapter of TSCPA. Are you a part-time or full time under grad or graduate student? Are you majoring in accounting, finance, or other business-related course of study? Click here for more information and to join. Need more information about accounting careers, the CPA exam, and Texas schools with accounting programs? It’s all here!
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What’s in it for you?
· Membership in the third largest Society in the US at a greatly reduced dues rate.
· SCHOLARSHIP Opportunities for Auxiliary members
· Eligible to serve on committees with prospective future employers
· The society is not just for your school, but every college and university in Houston area
· Access to employment opportunities and RESUME POSTING
· Looks great on your resume
· Member Discounts on Exam review materials
· And much more!
The Auxiliary meets monthly during the school year. Go to the Committee Activities Calendar to find the date and time of the next meeting. Or, review the monthly newsletter below.
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2008-2009 Meeting Schedule
6:00 - 8:00 PM
CPA Training Facility
| September 24 |
Meet after the Society’s Board of Directors Meeting
Offer CPE for CPAs - $10.00 (topic TBA) |
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| October 17 |
Panel Discussion – Resume, Interviewing, 1st Year’s Experience |
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| November 19 |
Audit Panel – Public/Internal
Certifications; Nonprofits; Outsourcing; SOX; Systems Auditing |
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| December 4 |
Good, Bad and Ugly of Interviewing |
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| January 9 |
Tax Panel
International; Corporate; Expatriate; State; Individual |
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| February 18 |
Specialized Areas Panel
Expert witness, Forensic; Valuation |
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Becoming a student member of the TSCPA has several advantages. First, you get two memberships for one. Your annual TSCPA membership also includes membership for the Houston CPA Society. Also, there are great networking opportunities associated with your membership, which can lead to friends, mentors and job opportunities. Scholarship opportunities are also presented to student members, both random drawings and merit based.
Here are more benefits…
Free Money
Student members majoring in accounting may be eligible to win one of four $250 tuition/book reimbursements.
In addition, the Houston CPA Society awards several scholarships. Apply for the Houston CPA Society Scholarship before the April 1st deadline.
Bragging Rights
List TSCPA on your resume to show future employers your commitment to your profession. Yes, it matters.
Hot Deals On All Your Stay-Up-Late Study Needs
Take advantage of member discounts on CPA Exam review materials and courses. Our members save money on many CPA Exam review courses, including a $250 savings from Becker CPA Review!
Read Us And Reap
Receive TSCPA's publications, Today's CPA and Viewpoint, keeping you up-to-date on TSCPA and the profession.
Click here to become a student member of the TSCPA.
Membership Renewal Reminder.
Do you enjoy having e-mail reminders of our Student Auxiliary functions? To ensure your name remains on our e-mail list be sure to renew your yearly student membership. If you have not remitted for the 2007-2008 academic school year, you may be dropped from the membership roster. The annual fee is $35.00. For your convenience you can pay your dues online at
www.tscpa.org
Pay Your Dues Online.
We want your input!
What nights are best for you to attend a Student Auxiliary Meeting? What would you like to hear discussed at our next meeting. Do you know of someone who would be interested in being a guest speaker at one of our meetings? We’d love to hear from you.
Fill out this Student Auxiliary Survey and e-mail completed survey to studentauxiliary@yahoo.com
Are you looking for a Mentor?
The Houston CPA Society has a number of CPAs who are ready and willing to be your Mentor! The Mentor Program is an excellent resource for you to get some answers to your "real-world" questions. You may want to know the best classes to take to prepare you for your career as a CPA. You may want more information on how to become a CPA, strategies for getting an internship/job, or just learning about the various professional areas that CPAs work in. A CPA Mentor can help answer those questions and be a help to you as you navigate your way to becoming a CPA! If you are interested in having a mentor assigned to you, fill out this Mentor Student Questionnaire and e-mail it directly to dmetcalf@metcalfresources.com
CPA Exam Requirements
What are the requirements to sit for the CPA exam in Texas ? How much does it cost to take the CPA exam? Click here to find out.
University Pass Rates
Contact Student Auxiliary Officers:
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please e-mail us at our new e-mail: studentauxiliary@yahoo.com
We are looking forward to you joining us at our monthly meetings, social functions and volunteer opportunities.
Warmest Regards,
Donna K. Knight, 2007-2008 President
Houston CPA Society
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2008-2009 Student Auxiliary Officers
President: Debora Cervantes, University of Houston-Downtown
Vice-President: Kevin Carlin, University of Houston-Downtown
Secretary: James Sharp, Phoenix University
Treasurer: Christina Nally, Sam Houston State University
