What's the career outlook for CPAs?
Read the 2004-05 edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook and the Career Guide to Industries, recently issued on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Web site. Highlights include the following:
- Most jobs require at least a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
- Overall job opportunities should be favorable, although job seekers who obtain professional recognition through certification or licensure, a master's degree, proficiency in accounting and auditing computer software, or specialized expertise will have an advantage.
- An increase in the number of businesses, changing financial laws and regulations, and increased scrutiny of company finances will drive growth of accountants and auditors.
Read the reports here.
www.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm
Our career speakers are tops!
"Thanks for arranging for Peter Laanisto, CPA, to speak with my Accounting class. He was fantastic! The students really liked him. They enjoyed his presentation, related well and were very responsive to the activities he had planned for them. Peter's visit was quite a treat! Thank you so much."
— Linda G. Arnold, Howard High School
A hearty welcome ...
... to new TCPA members Maila Droe of Frederick High School; Michael Brock, Bryan, Samirah Hassan, Kristy Iliff, Charles Kozak, Ling Li, Shannon Patrick and Jesse Pulliam of Catonsville High School; Amanda Rodriquez of Elkton High School; Cassandra Johnson of Howard High School; and Maggie Rager of Westminster High School. Thanks so much for joining Tomorrow's CPA.
Admissions myths busted!
The college search gets easier — if you know what admissions officers are looking for. Check out some juicy secrets those college admissions folks don't want you to know
www.collegebound.net/studentscoop/
articles/march2004/adm_myths.html
Accounting word of the week: B
Balance sheet: Basic financial statement, usually accompanied by appropriate disclosures that describe the basis of accounting used in its preparation and presentation of a specified date, the entity's assets, liabilities and the equity of its owners. Also known as "statement of financial condition." For more definitions, go to:
www.startheregoplaces.com/resourcecenter/
glossary.asp
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CPA corner
What kinds of people succeed as CPAs? "Those who do well in this business are people persons with common sense. By 'people person,' I mean someone who can listen and understand and interpret. By 'common sense,' I mean someone who can 'figure it out' and recognize when something doesn't smell right."
— Corinne Bradac, CPA, Glass, Jacobson & Associates
Read more CPA responses to this question at: www.tomorrowscpa.org/Profiles/
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 11: "Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one." To see all 11 rules, go to:
www.newaccountantusa.com/
11rulesgates.pdf
TCPA member profile
Meet Marquell Coleman of Coppin State College.
Graduation date: May 2005
Hobbies: Going to church and spending time with family and friends.
Favorite movie: "Friday After Next"
Why I want to be a CPA: Because of its challenges. For example, trying to figure out which accounts get credited and debited and for what amounts. If I make a mistake, I like trying to figure out where the problem is and then correcting it.
Favorite course: I don't have a favorite course.
Least favorite course: English
What people say when I tell them my career choice: Their eyes get big and they let out a breath of air and say good luck because they couldn't do it.
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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