A CPA for president? Accountants enter politics, despite the expensive risks
More CPAs are taking an active role in forwarding their own public policy agendas by lobbying and networking with their elected officials and taking a more active role in politics.
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William Macy to portray CPA club owner
Actor William H. Macy is reportedly slated to star as a CPA hired by Florida to turn a chain of failing local clubs into profitable businesses. The upcoming movie for Showtime is based on the true story of a retired accountant.
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It's the little things that make it exciting
College is a new chapter in life. The way you write it is your choice, but the pages ahead are blank, with a sea of opportunities lying ahead.
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Survey: 'CPA' means bigger paycheck
Although accountants' salaries vary widely, the CPA license is still a major factor in determining salary. CPAs are more than twice as likely as their non-CPA counterparts to have a salary of $60,000 or more, according to a recent survey.
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Accounting word of the week: O
Operating cycle: Period of time between the acquisition of goods and services involved in the manufacturing process and the final cash realization resulting from sales and subsequent collections. For more definitions, click here:
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Quiz: What's you're career destiny?
See if you're destined to be an entrepreneur, a scientist or a teacher.
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A hearty welcome ...
... to new TCPA members Megan Doepkens, Jamie Gunto, Brian McClees and Carly Rossback of South River High School. Thanks so much for joining Tomorrow's CPA.
Study accounting in college!
For a list of Maryland colleges and universities with accounting programs and Maryland community colleges with accounting courses, click here:
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Strange but real scholarships
Only lefthanders need apply.
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Meet TCPA member Adenike Adepoju of McGladrey and Pullen
Hobbies: Liturgical / praise dance
Favorite movie: X-Men 2
Why I want to be a CPA: To have the tools to go as far as I can in my accounting career.
Favorite course: Science of physical activity and cardiovascular health
Least favorite course: Calculus
What people say when I tell them my career choice: Now I have someone to do my taxes!
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