Enron's Skilling finally takes his walk
Adelphia's John Rigas did it. So did Tyco's L. Dennis Kozlowski, as well as countless other corporate executives. But this was the perp walk that so many have been waiting for — a former Enron CEO being led in handcuffs.
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FAQ
What kinds of career opportunities are available for CPAs? From the smallest start-up to the largest government agencies, every business or organization requires the skills of a CPA. The CPA credential is highly regarded. To a potential employer it means high ethical standards, as well as measurable experience, education and skills. CPAs work mainly in public accounting, business and industry (corporate), government, not-for-profit and education. For the lowdown on the CPA career, go to:
www.startheregoplaces.com/cpastoday/
askacpa/askacpa.asp
The top 10 languages to study
You'll be surprised at the languages that will be most useful to you in the future.
www.nextstepmagazine.com/NSMPages/
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A hearty welcome ...
... to new TCPA members Thomas Gregory Robinson III of Albert Einstein High School; Jaime Raley of Chopticon High School; Quentin Burley, Greg Conway, Amanda Graleski, Maria Micucci, Liz Roeckell and Colin Tewey of Loch Raven High School; and Joshua Weber and Carrie Smith of Parkside High School. Thanks so much for joining Tomorrow's CPA.
Accounting word of the week: U
Unaudited opinion: An opinion by a Certified Public Accountant who has not audited the relevant financial statements. For more definitions, go to:
www.investorwords.com
Is technical training a wise career move?
Students who don't want to spend time and money taking courses that have little to do with their career area of interest are opting to enroll in technical schools. Is it a smart decision, or will it prove limiting later on?
www.collegejournal.com/careerpaths/
findcareerpath/20040205-dunham.html
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
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Bill Gates' 11 rules for living
Rule 5: Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your grandparents had a different word for burger-flipping: They called it opportunity. To see all 11 rules, go to:
www.newaccountantusa.com/
11rulesgates.pdf
TCPAs at work and play
Being a CPA means a lot of work, but also a lot of play. Here you'll find some popular links that cover both of those areas.
www.tomorrowscpa.org/links/index.html
Play Bizzfun
Try the virtual business simulation game — it's your chance to be in charge. You call the shots running your company in movies, fashion or sports. Now, you can even bring a few friends along and set up your own league. Compete with your friends and see who gets the highest score. What are you waiting for?
www.startheregoplaces.com/login.asp
TCPA member profile
Meet Donna M. Green, a senior at UMUC and staff accountant at the Corporation for Pubic Broadcasting in Washington D.C.
Graduation date: December 2004
Hobbies: Traveling, mentoring, eating, and going out and meeting people
Favorite movie: "Men of Honor"
Why I want to be a CPA: I have a love and passion for accounting and finance.
Favorite course: Auditing
Least favorite course: Cost Accounting
What people say when I tell them my career choice: They say, "Wow! What a great career choice."
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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