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Atlanta Chapter
Holds Monthly Lunch Meeting
TEI’s Atlanta Chapter held its monthly lunch meeting on October 17 at Maggiano’s. Presenters from Grant Thornton covered the impact of the new revenue recognition rules, tax function optimization, and recent developments in research and development/Section 199. They also held a related discussion on mergers and acquisitions. The speakers were… Read more »
Early Registration Now Available for the 68th TEI Midyear Conference
The 68th TEI Midyear Conference will take place March 25–28, 2018, at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C. The theme will be Transforming the Tax Function, and the conference will cover diverse topics ranging from tax reform to the digital economy. Take advantage of the early registration rates available… Read more »
Philadelphia and Harrisburg Chapters
Award Scholarships
A yearly highlight for the TEI Philadelphia and Harrisburg (Pennsylvania) Chapters is awarding scholarships to outstanding students from local universities. The Chapters pool their resources to maximize scholarship awards. In the last year, they awarded six $2,000 scholarships. A scholarship candidate must be a junior or senior accounting or business… Read more »
TEI Incorporates Diversity Charter in Updated Mission Statement
On June 22, TEI’s Board of Directors approved additions to the Institute’s Statement of Mission, Principles, and Purpose. The additions reflect TEI’s commitment to diversity within TEI and the tax profession by reinforcing TEI’s role as the global association of in-house tax professionals and promoting an inclusive culture that attracts,… Read more »
Los Angeles Chapter
Awards Scholarships at Annual Meeting
The Los Angeles Chapter held its Tax Administrators Night and annual meeting on June 1. At this meeting the Chapter awarded scholarships to candidates for the master’s degree in taxation programs at the University of Southern California, Golden Gate University, and California State University, Northridge. This year was the Chapter’s twenty-first… Read more »
Philadelphia and Harrisburg Chapters
Award Scholarships
A yearly highlight for the TEI Philadelphia and Harrisburg (Pennsylvania) Chapters is awarding scholarships to outstanding students from local universities. The Chapters pool their resources to maximize scholarship awards. In the last year, they awarded six $2,000 scholarships. A scholarship candidate must be a junior or senior accounting or business… Read more »
San Francisco Chapter
Holds Annual Meeting
The San Francisco Chapter held its annual meeting at the Wayfare Tavern in June. New Chapter officers were recognized, and then current president, Ed Wohlers, gave the charter to the incoming president, Lisa Kim. Member Roni Height was presented with the Meritorious Service Award as well.
Atlanta Chapter
Celebrates Robert Howren
The TEI Atlanta Chapter’s current and former board members celebrated Robert Howren’s election as TEI’s 2017–2018 international president at a cookout on July 15. He is the first Atlanta Chapter member to serve as international president since 1999.
San Francisco Chapter
Mourns Passing of Past President
Donald “Don” W. Clark, former senior director of taxation at Transamerica Corporation and longtime TEI member, died on May 4, 2017. He passed away peacefully in his home at age 82. Don was born on March 5, 1935, in Thermopolis, Wyoming, and grew up in Wyoming and Montana. He received… Read more »
Introducing the 2017–2018 Executive Committee
TEI’s Annual Meeting on August 8 included the swearing in of the Institute’s 2017–2018 officers and the transition to the new Executive Committee. Robert Howren is the new international president; James Silvestri, senior vice president; Katrina Welch, secretary; and James Kennedy, treasurer. The remaining members of the Executive Committee are:… Read more »

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