FBI and CPAs join efforts to fight corporate fraud
In its fight against fraud, the FBI has partnered with the accounting profession to uncover and prevent financial corruption. The agency will be calling on CPAs to act as objective, third-party expert witnesses and is actively recruiting CPAs to become a key part of its team.
www.aicpa.org/pubs/jofa/
apr2004/telberg.htm
Interview: Woman CPA shatters the glass ceiling
Sharon Allen began her career in public accounting 30 years ago as an auditor at Deloitte & Touche. She rose through the ranks to become a managing partner and member of the board of directors. Last year Allen became the first woman elected as chair of the U.S. board and the highest-ranking woman in the firm's history. Here's how she did it.
www.webcpa.com
Grumpy Martha's guide to grammar and usage
You may think, "Grammar, schmammar. Usage, schmusage," but when you use words incorrectly, you sound as funny as someone wearing underwear for a hat looks.
encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/
Columns/?Article=grammarmain
A hearty welcome ...
... to new TCPA members Derek Ballard, Tara Bowser, Candy, Trevin Foster, Charmel Gilford, Latoya Gilliam, Raynelle Holliday, Dominique Kelley, Tynesha Lisbon, Odyssey Melvin, Julian Myers, Reginald, and Myer Wise of the National Academy Foundation High School. Thanks so much for joining Tomorrow's CPA.
Be a star in business — be a CPA!
If you are considering a career in business, becoming a certified public accountant will allow you to be a star player on any business team. Because CPAs understand the nuts and bolts of finance, their expertise is valued everywhere, from high technology companies to the music industry to the fast-paced world of electronic commerce. The CPA designation is a stepping stone to whatever business career you can imagine.
www.newaccountantusa.com/
newsFeat/ip/ip_beAstar.html
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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Accounting word of the week: A
Auditor's report: Written communication issued by an independent CPA describing the character of his or her work and the degree of responsibility taken. An auditor's report includes a statement that the audit was conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), which require that the auditor plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, as well as a statement that the auditor believes the audit provides a reasonable basis for his or her opinion. For more definitions, go to:
www.startheregoplaces.com/
resourcecenter/glossary.asp
Bill Gates' 11 rules for living
Rule 10: "Television is NOT real life. In real life, people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs." To see all 11 rules, go to:
www.newaccountantusa.com/
11rulesgates.pdf
TCPA member profile
Meet Eureka Brummell, a part-time student at Baltimore City Community College and full-time employee of Baltimore Aircoil Co.
Graduation date: December 2004
Hobbies: Skating, reading, shopping
Favorite movie: "Purple Rain"
Why I want to be a CPA: I love challenges.
Favorite course: Tax Accounting
Least favorite course: Cost Accounting
What people say when I tell them my career choice: "I always thought CPAs were boring people."
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 Laura Dorsey at laura@macpa.org or (410) 296-6255, ext. 240 for more information.
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