In good hands: CPAs provide emergency services
CPAs, long known for their community involvement and volunteerism, are using a new guide to establish even stronger ties to individuals and to help local organizations.
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FAQ
Are CPAs and accountants the same thing? Yes and no. All CPAs are accountants but all accountants are not certified public accountants. The principal differences between accountants and CPAs are education, experience and opportunity. Becoming a CPA is a challenging goal, but one very much within your reach. In order to become a CPA, there are education and experience requirements you'll need to fulfill and a uniform exam that you must pass. Receiving your CPA certification distinguishes you from other business professionals — you will benefit from increased trust, opportunities and financial rewards. For more FAQs, go to:
www.startheregoplaces.com/cpastoday/
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How to make community colleges work for you
Students attend community colleges for a number of reasons: affordable cost; distance from home; they want to improve their grades before applying to a four-year college; they’re unsure of their career path and want to get a feel for it by starting off at a smaller college; or maybe they want to get their general requirements out of the way before transferring somewhere else.
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A hearty welcome ...
... to new TCPA members Stephaney Alexander, Kenisha Anderson, Daryl Ashley, Gregory Bailey, Tierra Bailey, Donnell Barnett, Dennis Benitez, Montae Brockett, Christopher Brown, Shantia Brown, Russell Buckner, Tiffany Cox, April Cupe, Corey Fletcher, Ebony Johnson, John Kemp, Kia Lee, Tiffany McAlpine, Natasha Lucas, Charletta McCoy, Monica Moyler, Ruth Monroe, Adolph Napper, Ionie Notice, Fabian Scott, Dominique Smith, Wesley Sweet, Porsche Tarpley, Ace Thompson, Marqual Tillery, Daniel Toomer and Pontieria Williams, all of Fairmont Heights High School; and Thomas Gibb of Loch Raven High School. Thanks so much for joining Tomorrow's CPA.
Accounting word of the week: T
Tangible asset: Assets having a physical existence, such as cash, land, buildings, machinery, or claims on property, investments or goods in process. For more accounting definitions, go to:
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College track: February schedule for juniors
Register online for the April SAT or the April ACT tests (or both, depending on your preference and the recommendations of the colleges you're interested in).
Spring is a good time to take the SAT or ACT. You can redo a test in the fall if you're not happy with your results. You also want to make sure colleges have enough time to review your scores.
For other tips, visit:
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Study accounting in college!
For a list of Maryland colleges and universities with accounting programs and Maryland community colleges with accounting courses, go here:
www.tomorrowscpa.org/highschool/
college.html
Bill Gates' 11 rules for living
Rule 4: If you think your teacher is tough, wait until you get a boss. He doesn't have tenure. To see all 11 rules, go to:
www.newaccountantusa.com/
11rulesgates.pdf
TCPA member profile
Meet Porsha P. Pickett, UMUC MBA student and employee at State of Maryland Office of Legislative Audits.
Hobbies: Reading John Grisham novels, avid movie watcher, tutoring young children
Favorite movie: "The Wiz"
Why I want to be a CPA: I am interested in almost every aspect of accounting there is — particularly personal income taxes, forensic accounting and accounting systems. Although I have not yet had the experience in working in any other field except governmental accounting, I anticipate obtaining the opportunity to broaden my knowledge skills and satisfy my accounting interests in other areas. So by becoming a CPA, I have a better opportunity of reaching these goals.
Favorite course: Income Tax Accounting I & II
Least favorite course: Cost Accounting
What people say when I tell them my career choice: "So, will you be able to do my taxes this year?" And I always have to tell them that just because I was an accounting major and work as an auditor for the state government, that does not necessarily mean that I do taxes. However, I do enjoy helping friends and family prepare them.
Run a little, help a lot
Run with CPAs! Register now for the annual Maryland Association of CPAs 1040K Run and 1040EZ Fun Walk on Saturday, May 1. This is a 5-kilometer run and 1-mile fun walk at Rash Field in Baltimore. Registration is only $20 before April 15. Proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. For more information, or to register, go to www.macpa.org/race/index.htm.
And hey, need community service hours? Then lend MACPA a hand the morning of the race. Contact Natalie Antonakas at natalie@macpa.org or (410) 296-6255, ext. 239 for more information.
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