Awarding scholarships to deserving accounting students not only feels good, it’s also a smart investment to secure future qualified employees. On Saturday, February 10, the TXCPA Houston Foundation will hold its annual fundraiser, the 2024 Scholarship Extravaganza, to support accounting scholarships given to students in the Houston area. Gather with friends and colleagues for an evening of fun, entertainment and excellent food as we celebrate achievement and honor TXCPA Immediate Past Chair and TXCPA Houston Past President Sheila Enriquez, a tireless advocate for education.
The need to support accounting students has become more urgent than ever. At a time when the number of new CPAs is declining, public university students were forced to borrow an average of $32,637* to pay for their bachelor’s degrees. Many students struggle to complete the state board’s 150 credit hour requirement to obtain their CPA licenses.
Since 2005, more than 490 students in the Houston area have received between $1,000 and $5,000 to help complete their education. For some, this meant the difference between graduating and dropping out of school for financial reasons. Imagine losing aspiring CPAs in their fifth year because of falling a few dollars short on tuition!
You also have an easy and fun opportunity to help PreK-12 students in the Houston area. During the Scholarship Extravaganza, a Silent Auction benefiting CPAs Helping Schools will raise money to support educators whose creative teaching programs are more robust than their schools’ funding abilities.
Please consider sponsoring the 2024 Scholarship Extravaganza to help raise the $200,000 needed to keep accounting students on the road to CPA licensing. Click here for sponsorship levels and benefits and click here to complete a Commitment Form. Email your completed form to cspencer@txcpahouston.cpa. You’ll stand among forward-thinking professionals who understand that investing in students today will reap benefits for a lifetime.
