CPA corner
What kinds of people succeed as CPAs? "I believe a person who is detail-oriented, has the ability to communicate with all different types of people, even-keeled, thick-skinned, patient and a problem solver."
— Tammy Bensky, CPA, Clifton Gunderson LLP
Read more CPA responses to this question at:
www.tomorrowscpa.org/Profiles/
Survey: CPA profession's reputation solid
Public trust in and expectations for the CPA profession remain high, despite some damage done by recent events, according to a new survey commissioned by Camico Mutual Insurance Co.
www.accountantsworld.com/news/
currnews.aspx?q1=48279887
Where's the reality in Trump's TV show?
A professor at Yale's School of Management says Donald Trump's "The Apprentice," with its lack of emphasis on team leadership and culture-building, offers few practical lessons for MBA students. Plus, Mr. Trump responds.
www.collegejournal.com/mbacenter/
newstrends/20040311-sonnenfeld.html
Gaithersburg High School commits big-time to TCPA
For the second straight year, Thomas Hipp's accounting students at Gaithersburg High School have joined the Tomorrow's CPA program en masse! Thanks to Mr. Hipp and a hearty welcome to all these new TCPA members: Camille Abramson, Anna Rose Afable, Oju Ajagbe, Novlette Akinseye, Debra Albright, Justin Aldana, Jonathan Alfaro, Nassi Analouei, Matthew Anderson, Tammira Badakhshan, Becky Barrera, Yonnas Bekuma, Erika Berger, Maria Berhimpon, Roxana Beyranvand, Anshu Bhatia, Bianca Brice, Martha Bruder, Sha'Kera Bumbray, Nancy Byers, Meagan Camden, Katherine Cameron, Sierra Carter, Tiffany Carter, Chris Chavez, Sharm Chelliah, Patricio Chile, Mark Chiochankitmun, Cindy, Evan Cord, Joanna Cruz, Karen Cruz, Ravi Daniel, Domenique DeKay, Jason Dominguez, Thomas Donnellan, Matthew Ellis, Mohammed EL-Radi, Christopher Fioravante, Tsering Geleg, Tim Gestson, Jarrod Gripper, Wafa Haddad, Chris Harris, Regina Harris, Brent Hay, Jason Heffner, Violetta Hyland, Jennifer, Jorge, Clark Johnson, Amir Karimi, Caryline Kelly, Jun Kim, Brian Kohlhoff, Lindsay King, Lilly, Mike Luu Jr., Christina G. Maclang, Patrick Mallen, Martin, Eiber Medina, Robin Miller, Rahguv Murali, Niaja, Erik Nilsson, Dunnie Onasanya, Katie Peacor, Christine Pettit, Stephanie Phelan, Richard Phillips, Vuthira Phlong, William Price, Erin Quinn, Matt Rabassa, Sarah Rezvani, Mirna Rivas, Nicholas Roscher, Aaron Ryden, Kristin Saar, Janice Sackey, Brian Scaduto, Yasmin Servara, Nishith Shetty, Tommy Skidmore, Sean Strachan, Sandra Swann, Mastewal Teshale, Dan Tran, Mahesh Vaideeswaran, Brianne Vanderah, Cedric Wager, LaNeisha Weddington, Paul Wood, Maryline Yobouet, Gloria Lynn Zaffos, Nicki Zakielarz, Dorothy Zarr and Nicholas A Zemil.
Accounting word of the week: Y
Yellow Book: Written by the general accounting office, the Yellow Book sets forth standards to be followed in auditing the financial statements of entities that receive federal financial assistance. "Yellow Book" is the name given to "Government Auditing Standards" issued by the Comptroller General of the United States which contains standards for audits of government organizations, programs, activities and functions, and of government assistance received by contractors, non-profit organizations and other non-government organizations. For more definitions, go to:
www.startheregoplaces.com/
resourcecenter/glossary.asp
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Get college application smart: Take this true / false quiz
How much do you really know about getting into college, and how much of what you've heard is true?
www.collegebound.net/collegeboundmag/
issues/n_spring04/appsmart.html
Study accounting in college!
For a list of Maryland colleges and universities with accounting programs and Maryland community colleges with accounting courses, go to:
www.tomorrowscpa.org/highschool/
college.html
Bill Gates' 11 rules for living
Rule 8: "Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life has not. In some schools they have abolished failing grades; they'll give you as many times as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life." To see all 11 rules, go to:
www.newaccountantusa.com/
11rulesgates.pdf
TCPA member profile
Meet Nicole J. Nichols of Hertzbach & Company, P.A.
Hobbies: Golf, puzzles, reading, movies, dancing, going to Ravens games and wine festivals
Favorite movie: "Finding Nemo" and "Happy Gilmore"
Why I want to be a CPA: The diversity of the job — and there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. I will always have a job.
Favorite course: Auditing
Least favorite course: Cost Accounting
What people say when I tell them my career choice: "Can you help me with my taxes?"
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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