Professor Elam: Certified Exams

San Antonio Accounting Societies

Financial Executives international FEI San Antonio
There are 113 local members of this prestigious voluntary group of financial executives. I am a member.
San Antonio Chapter of Management Accountants
San Antonio Chapter of Institute of Internal Auditors
I am on the Board of SA IIA which boasts over 600 members. Its membership has doubled since SARBOX was passed.
San Antonio CPA Society
This is the local chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs. TSCPA is voluntary group separate from actually being a Texas CPA licensed by the State of Texas.
Petroleum Accountants Society of San Antonio PASSA

Local Accounting Firms

BKD
In the last few years several local firms have been acquired, like the Hnake group, by national firms such as BKD.
Grant Thornton San Antonio
Grant Thornton is one of the large national firms occupying the size ladder below the Big Four.l
Padgett Stratemann is now RMS
As San Antonio becomes a bigger player in Texas Business, more national firms are entering this market. A national firm does not start from zero. RMS (http://rsmus.com/) purchased Padgett. This gives the buyer a large client base to start with. Typically the local partners have made a handsome profit on their time at the firm. But seeking to recoup the investment, the buyer typically raises fees knowing some business will be lost. RMS has re located from North Loop 410 to 1604 and 281. Renee Foshee, a tax expert with the firm, is the current SA CPA Society President.
Turner Cleveland PC
Terry Cleveland has addressed our students. Two of our graduates are employed with at this firm.
weaver CPA
Weaver is one of the largest Texas based Accounting Firms.
Hill and Ford CPAs
Kim Ford has addressed our students. She has expanded her practice from tax and write up to forensic investigation and court testimony.
Fisher Herbst and Kemble P. C.
Bruce Howard who was on our Business Advisory Council was the Officer Manger for this firm.
Ridout Barrett CPAs
Tony Ridout has visited and addressed our students many times. We have placed graduates with Ridout for several years.

Financial Consulting Firms

Aventine Hill Partners, Inc.
Beth Hair CEO founded Aventine in San Antonio in 2009. The firm now has offices in Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston. She formerly was with RGP.
Resource Global Professionals
Susan Hough has been to campus and spoken to our students. She is the San Antonio Manager of RGP. RGP and Aventine are not CPA firms. Instead they offer contract specialists for firms needing specific tasks such as compliance or Controllerships.

Accounting Certifications

Certified Information Systems Auditor CISA
Now that everything is literally on the computer and cyber security becomes a prominent issue, I see more and more accounting professionals with this designation. Previously known as the Information Systems and Audit Control Association, it now goes by the acronym ISACA.
Certified Fraud Examiner CFE
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, located in Austin, TX by the way, offers this Certification.
Enrolled Agent EA
The National Association of Enrolled Agents offers the EA exam for tax professionals.
Certified Management Accountant CMA
The Institute of Management Accountants offers the two part exam to become a CMA.
Certified Internal Auditor CIA
The Institute of Internal Auditors offers the CIA, a three part exam as well as four other certifications.
Certified Public Accountant CPA
CPA certificates are issued by State Boards of Acconutancy though the exam is administered by the AICPA.
An Incomplete Laundry List of Existing Accounting Certifications
This list was compiled by a Professor at Sacramento City College.

Geo Politics

Foreign Affairs
:Published by the Council on Foreign Relations
Institute for the Study of War
The Institute for the Study of War advances an informed understanding of military affairs through reliable research, trusted analysis, and innovative education. We are committed to improving the nation’s ability to execute military operations and respond to emerging threats in order to achieve U.S. strategic objectives. ISW is a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy research organization.
Stratfor
This Austin, TX based site was begun by an ex Texas State Professor.

Economic Sites and Blogs

The Price of Everythning
Tim Price reflects on markets from 'across the Pond.'
Yahoo Finance
Still the go to site for market data and links to company profiles, websites, and financial statements.
Zero Hedge
Tyler Durden's site is harder edge than most, serious stuff.
Market Watch
The Wall Street Journal continuously updates with news and article links.
Business Insider
A sort of National Enquirer look at Business Around the World.
Mish's Global Economic Analysis
Mish Shedlock's economic analysis.

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May 09, 2021

SA CPA At La Familia

Weekend May 9, 2021

SA CPA had its first F2F since the covid broke out. We met at La Familia at the Rim, a great restaurant by the way. Gorgeous murals, multiple meeting rooms, and outside patio,gorgeous bar,

what's not to like!

SA CPA's wonderful Julie and Amanda at the reception desk, SA CPA may well have the best four administrators of all the organizations in San Antonio.

that is TAMUSA Accounting /student of the year and SA CPA student rep Karissa Mitchem with the mask, and SA C{A Exec Director Jacqui Belcher at far right.

DSCF3805 JoeJoe Guerra is a CPA with La Familia, center, and head of SA CPA Business and Industry Committee, thanks fore hosting Joe!

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May 07, 2021

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May 04, 2021

Good article on Cert Internal Auditor

Tuesday May 4 2021

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April 24, 2021

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April 16, 2021

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April 07, 2021

Do You Know CITP?

Wednesday April 7 2021

Exam Overview

The Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP ®) credential was established for CPAs with the unique ability to bridge between business and technology while meeting the strict requirements for a CPA license, as well as additional training and experience in IT assurance, risk, security and privacy, analytics and technology. In order to obtain the credential, you must pass the CITP Exam. The exam requirement is waived for candidates who have passed ISACA’s Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA®) certification exam.

https://www.aicpa.org/membership/join/citp-exam.html

Different accounting certifications are sprouting up all the time. Even the stodgy ole AICPA has joined the party.

Check out these specializations.

https://www.aicpa.org/membership/join/credentials.html?tab-1=4

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March 22, 2021

IIA Webinars

Monday March 22, 2021

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March 02, 2021

CIA Webinar

Tuesday March 2 2021

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February 25, 2021

CMA CPA Webinars

Thursday Feb 25 2021

Please share this link with your students so they can join us for part one of a two-part webinar covering decision-making concepts for the CMA Part 2 and CPA BEC exams!

Webinar 1 will cover the outsourcing decision and topics that are key to understanding whether to make or buy. Special orders and concepts related to capacity will also be covered in this webinar.

Webinar 2 covers one of the most frequently missed decisions — keep or drop. Professor Ford will show you her efficient method for calculating these tough decisions!