May 2011 Newsletter
From Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts
covering the following topics:
Welcome Party for TALA’s New Executive Director, Lee A. Schnell 5/04/2011
Nonprofit Orientation with Erin Rodgers 5/11/2011
Legal and Accounting Open House Co-Presented by Spacetaker and TALA 5/14/11
31st Annual Financial Reporting Symposium Presented by the Houston TSCPA Foundation’s Accounting & Auditing Committee 5/19/2011
TALA Relaunches Mediation Services
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Welcome Party for TALA’s New Executive Director, Lee A. Schnell, Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Please join us Wednesday, May 4th in welcoming our newly hired Executive Director, Lee A. Schnell. Lee comes to TALA from Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County where he served as Executive Director for five years. During his tenure, Lee increased the annual output of homes built per year to 20 and led the development of a 19-acre tract where Habitat will continue to build up to 90 homes over the next four years. Prior to his role at Habitat, Lee served as Vice President of Student Services and Employment Services for ten years at The Art Institute of Houston.
Lee and his wife have been residents of Houston for the past 32 years, and Lee has been an active volunteer for a number of organizations and programs, including The YMCA, Kid Care, and participated extensively as a youth sports coach. Lee and his wife have three children and four grand children, and his oldest son is an artist teaching art and photography at Brazosport College in Lake Jackson.
Please feel free to drop by, say hi and share some refreshments with TALA members, supporters, and many others within the artistic, legal and accounting communities!
Welcome Party for TALA’s New Executive Director, Lee A. Schnell
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
TALA
1540 Sul Ross
Houston, TX 77006
Nonprofit Orientation with Erin Rodgers, Wednesday, May 11, 2011
These sessions are designed to provide information to those interested in forming a tax exempt, nonprofit corporation, covering the basic function and structure of exempt organizations, bookkeeping and tax issues related to exempt organizations, and other pertinent information. There will also be time for questions and answers during the session. Session will be presented by Erin Rodgers, TALA Staff Attorney. This program is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to [email protected] as space is limited.
Nonprofit Orientation with Erin Rodgers
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
TALA Offic
1540 Sul Ross
Houston, TX 77006
Legal and Accounting Open House Co-Presented with Spacetaker and TALA Saturday, May 14, 2011
Artists and representatives of arts nonprofits are able to have a short consultation with a legal or accounting professional at the Spacetaker Artist Resource Center (2101 Winter Street, Houston, TX 77007). Preference is given to those who make appointments, but walk-ups are also welcome. Please contact [email protected] in order to make an appointment. TALA volunteers interested in providing consultations should contact [email protected].
Legal and Accounting Open House Co-Presented by Spacetaker and TALA
Saturday, May 14, 2011
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Spacetaker Artist Resource Center
2101 Winter Street
Houston, TX 77007
31st Annual Financial Reporting Symposium Presented by the Houston TSCPA Foundation’s Accounting & Auditing Committee, Thursday, May 19, 2011
Course Objective: To provide attendees with relevant information and perspectives on current accounting, auditing and financial reporting issues.
Level of knowledge: Overview
Prerequisite: None
CPE Credit: 8 Hours
Course No. AAA657.X
Moderator: Katherine Schipper (Duke University)
Panelists:
Jay D. Hanson (PCAOB)
Gregory J. Jonas (Morgan Stanley)
James J. Leisenring (FASB)
Paul H. Munter (KPMG LLP)
Scott A. Taub (Financial Reporting Advisors)
Phil D. Wedemeyer (Grant Thornton LLP)
TOPICS:
Current State of Financial Reporting
Prospects for Convergence of IFRS and FASB Standards
Current FASB, FASB/IASB and EITF Projects
Potential for Private Company Standard Setting
Current Developments at the SEC
PCAOB Activities Potentially Affecting Auditor Behavior
Proposed Changes in Auditor Reporting
(Speakers and topics subject to change)
REGISTRATION FEES:
$200 Houston/Other TSCPA Member or Non-CPA; $225 Walk-in
$250 Nonmember CPA; $275 Walk-in
NOTE: $25 Late Fee after 5PM, May 7, 2010
REGISTER SIX (6) OR MORE FROM SAME EMPLOYER AND RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT (REGISTRATIONS MUST RECEIVED AND PAID ON SAME DATE). TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL HOUSTON TSCPA AT 713.622.7733
31st Annual Financial Reporting Symposium Presented by the Houston TSCPA Foundation’s Accounting & Auditing Committee
Thursday, May 19, 2011
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Westin Houston Memorial City
945 Gessner Road @ I-10
Houston, TX 77024
TALA Relaunches Mediation Services
TALA is proud to announce the relaunch of it’s mediation services. Offered free of charge to TALA members and $25 to non-members, TALA’s mediation services provide the opportunity for both individuals and arts nonprofits to work towards resolving complex legal situations and avoid costly and time-consuming litigation. For more information, please email Staff Attorney Erin Rodgers at [email protected].
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A portion of TALA’s programs and services are generously supported by The Anchorage Foundation, The Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund, The Houston Arts Alliance, The Houston Endowment, Gainer Donnelly & Desroches LLP Certified Public Accountants, and The Texas Commission on the Arts.
