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/
Revenge of the bean counters
No longer frail in the face of fraud, accounting firms are thriving on new laws that give them real clout.
www.time.com/time/magazine/article/
0,9171,1101040329-603239-1,00.html
Book worm benefits
Reading — anything — can boost your SAT score.
www.nextstepmagazine.com/NSMPages/
articledetails.aspx?articleid=834
Forensic accounting to the forefront
It was a growing specialty before Enron, WorldCom and Sarbanes-Oxley. Now, it's really hot.
www.cpa2biz.com/News/Selected+Features/
Forensic+Accounting+to+the+Forefront.htm
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
Let's get it right
100 most often mispronounced words and phrases — includes "nucular," "expresso," and other common no-nos.
www.yourdictionary.com/library/
mispron.html
Accounting word of the week: Z
Zero-base budgeting: The budgeting method for a corporation or government in which all expenditures must be justified each year, not just amounts in excess of the previous year. For more definitions, go to:
www.investorwords.com
Play Bizzfun
Try the virtual business simulation game — it's your opportunity 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?
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College track: March-April for juniors
If you are taking any Advanced Placement courses, consider signing up for the exam(s) at this time. If you can't write the AP exams at your school, find out if they're offered near you by checking online or talking to your guidance or career counselor about when and where you can take them. It's worth looking into — a good score on the exam may mean extra college credit.
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Bill Gates' 11 rules for living
Rule 9: "Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you find yourself. Do that on your own time." To see all 11 rules, go to:
www.newaccountantusa.com/
11rulesgates.pdf
TCPA member profile
Meet Calida S. Williams of Bowie State University
Graduation date: May 2006
Hobbies: Horseback riding
Favorite movie: "Legally Blonde" and "Brown Sugar"
Why I want to be a CPA: I want to be prepared for a long-run career and marketable when compared with the many other accounting and finance professionals. I know one of the best ways of achieving that is to successfully complete the CPA exam and / or the MBA degree.
Favorite course: Principles of Accounting
Least favorite course: History ... any history course
What people say when I tell them my career choice: People tell me all the time that I have made an excellent decision and it is a highly respected profession.
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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