President’s Letter
Nurturing the Future of TEI
My presidency came at a pivotal time for TEI and the greater tax community on the international stage. I’ve made it my mission to advance our profession, hoping to make a significant difference now and to plant the seeds for my successors to build the TEI brand for the next… Read more »
Mentorship in Action
The past several months have set forth unprecedented uncertainty and change for tax professionals. Whether you reside in Canada, EMEA, Asia, Latin America, or the United States, TEI provides you access to a local and global community, offering knowledge sharing and mentorship that keeps our community connected and aligned. Recent… Read more »
Focusing on Professional Development
As we navigate a period of significant transformation in the global tax landscape, I am proud to share that this year’s offerings have been thoughtfully curated to equip our members with the tools and insights needed to confidently manage change and uncertainty. First, I’m excited to announce the successful launch… Read more »
An Immersive Experience on a Global Scale
Since my last letter, I have had the privilege of representing TEI across North America, the Middle East, and Asia—starting with our dynamic, Western-themed annual conference in Texas and then traveling to the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, and Japan. These visits provided firsthand insights into the evolving… Read more »
Reflecting—and Facing Forward
As we reach the end of the calendar year, I’m filled with gratitude and optimism. We have just wrapped up our incredible 79th Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas—what an incredible way to celebrate how far we’ve come as a community and how much TEI continues to grow. I know… Read more »
An Exciting Year Ahead
It is a great honor for me to serve as the 2024–2025 international president of TEI, and I am proud to be the first Canadian female to lead as international president in the Institute’s history of closeto eighty years. TEI has made such a big difference in my career, and… Read more »
Passing the Torch, TEI Proud
It’s amazing how quickly a year, this past year, has gone by. It seems as if just a couple of months ago Wayne Monfries passed the torch, and now it is my turn to pass it to Josie Scalia. “We are in it for a minute.” And that is the… Read more »
Celebrating Tax, Tax Technology, and the Moments That Bring Us Together
As the tax landscape gets more complicated, we have a need to engage and come together like never before. Learning from the successes of and challenges faced by our fellow members can only help all of us. Engaging with our nontax colleagues in a manner that provides clarity and an… Read more »
Education and Engagement Remain Front and Center for TEI Members
It’s been a little over a month since we convened for our 74th Midyear Conference, but the impressions are vivid, whether from the Fireside Chat with IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel and Deputy Commissioner Doug O’Donnell; the myriad rich and pertinent educational sessions, often with government speakers; the member industry roundtable… Read more »
TEI’s 75th Anniversary Celebration: A Closer Look & An Optimistic Future
This past October, we took the opportunity to recognize a significant milestone in TEI’s history—our 75th Anniversary Celebration—and we’re excited to dedicate this special issue of Tax Executive to share the occasion with all of our members. Those of you who joined us at the Annual Conference shared how special… Read more »


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