The
purposes of the Chapter are to elevate the standard of proficiency,
integrity and character of the profession; to cultivate professional
cooperation and social interaction among members; and promote
cooperation within the TSCPA and other CPA organizations for
the advancement of the profession of public accountancy. In
fulfilling these purposes, the Chapter heavily relies on its
volunteers (members), who serve on committees and task forces.
The Chapter’s activities and committees are organized
in the following categories:
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Community Involvement
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Education and Leadership
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Member Services
The
Austin Chapter has been providing members with professional
support since its inception on January 19, 1939 as the Austin-Waco
Chapter of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Eight members attended the first meeting.
The
Austin Chapter separated from the joint chapter on August
13, 1940. During
the 1954-55 year, the first Chapter newsletter was published
and membership increased to 50 members.
Chapter membership grew to approximately 100 members
during the 1960-61 year.
During
the 1965-66 year, Chapter scholarships were awarded for the
first time to black and female high school students.The Austin
Chapter received the TSCPA Outstanding Small Chapter Award
in 1972-73.
The
Austin Chapter received the TSCPA Outstanding Medium Chapter
Award in 1974-75. The
Austin Chapter elected its first woman president for the 1975-76
year.
During
the 1980-81 year, the Chapter established its own office as
the activity center for its members.
Chapter membership grew to over 500 members during
the 1981-82 year and to 1,000 members during the 1984-85 year.
The
Austin Chapter received the TSCPA Outstanding Large Chapter
Award in 1983-84. The
Austin Chapter started participating in the TSCPA Joint Dues
Billing program.
As
a result, the Chapter increased its membership by 42%, ending
the year with 1,223 members.
The Chapter also received its second TSCPA Outstanding
Large Chapter Award in 1993-94. The professional
composition of the Chapter’s membership is split 40:60
between CPAs in public accounting and those in industry, government
and education.
Women
are rapidly joining the ranks of a once male-dominated profession,
with national estimates indicating approximately 50 percent
of those entering the field today to be female.
Ongoing Services:
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