Why should I get involved in CPA-PAC?
To ensure that the accounting profession continues to have a strong presence in Texas’ legislative and regulatory activities, as many individuals as possible must be involved in the political process. A key factor in determining the strength of the accounting profession in Texas’ political arena is the number of CPAs who get involved with the CPA-PAC.
Just as other professions have recognized the critical importance of political action committees, CPAs also have too much at stake to commit anything less than 100 percent to our political efforts.
The efficacy of the CPA-PAC is directly proportional to how many CPAs are involved: the greater the numbers, the more influence the profession will have. A donation from a PAC with 27,000 members carries much more weight than an identical donation from a 10,000-member PAC, or even an identical donation from an individual. This dynamic goes to the very heart of grassroots political advocacy.
CPAs are without question among the busiest of all business professionals, and many lack the time to devote to protecting the professions interests in the legislature. Making regular donations to the CPA-PAC, however, is the fastest, easiest and most efficient way to contribute to those critical regulatory and legislative efforts.
No CPA in Texas can afford not to give to the CPA-PAC.
How do I get involved with CPA-PAC?
CPA-PAC has a number of giving levels for your convenience:
| $1,000 + | Gold Key Club |
| $500 to $999 | President’s Club |
| $250 to $499 | Leadership Club |
| $100 to $249 | Capitol Club |
| Up to $99 | Sustaining member |
All contributors receive ribbons to wear at TSCPA Annual and Midyear Board meetings.
Contributors of over $100, receive the weekly newsletter update “Last Week in the Legislature” (.PDF) during the legislative session.
Contributors of over $250 receive an invitation to the biennial Legislative Reception.
You may mail your check, payable to TSCPA CPA-PAC, to:
TSCPA
CPA-PAC 14651 Dallas Parkway, Suite 700 Dallas, TX 75254-7408 |
Many
members choose to donate to the CPA-PAC by means of
an annual pledge. You may also contribute to the
CPA-PAC when you pay your annual dues to the Texas Society
of CPAs. If you would like more information on
the CPA-PAC, please contact:
Diane
Joiner
Manager – Regulation and Legislation
Texas Society of CPAs
3305
Northland Drive, Suite 406
Austin, TX 78731-4099
877.592.0526, ext. 113
512.445.0043 facsimile
djoiner@txcpapac.org