Immediate job opportunity: Staff accountant
Assist with bookkeeping and payroll services for multitude of clients along with participation in compilation, audit and tax services. Duties include assistance with client billing and record retention compliance. You should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks and / or Peachtree. However, on-the-job training will be provided. Excellent opportunity for someone interested in the accounting profession to get real work experience in public accounting. Job tasks will provide an invaluable illustration of the reality of the profession. Flexible work hours requiring 8 - 12 hours per week. Salary range: $10 - $12 per hour based on experience and qualifications. Contact: James E. Kerich, CPA, 24421 Welsh Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20882, (301) 253-3700.
Find an internship or entry-level position at:
www.tomorrowscpa.org/members/
internship.html
Forward, march!
TCPA member Armin Farazdaghi of Dulaney High School has been accepted into the United States Military Academy for next year. Armin says he probably won't be able to pursue accounting there — but serving in our country's army is the next best thing! Congratulations and best wished to Armin.
Can you appeal a student loan offer?
If the school of your dreams has presented you with a financial aid package that would be a nightmare for your budget, don't admit defeat. Many schools are willing to change their offers after an additional review.
www.collegejournal.com/aidadmissions/
financialissues/20040504-kim.html
A hearty welcome ...
... to new TCPA members Virginia Newton of Chopticon High School; Jessyca Burtner, Melissa Gogan and Tommy Norris of Clear Spring High School; and Caroline Binnendijk of North Caroline High School. Thanks so much for joining Tomorrow's CPA.
A black eye for big business
More than two years after a wave of accounting scandals shook the public's trust, the reputation of many of the best-known companies continues to decline. But the public's scorn runs deeper than the scandals. Americans also feel less positively about customer service, the treatment of employees and the environmental policies at many companies measured in the survey.
www.wsjclassroomedition.com/archive/
04may/bigb_reputation.htm
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College planning for juniors: May
Attend a college fair to get more information about the schools on your list.
Consider enrolling in an academic course at a local college, pursuing a summer-school program, applying for an internship, working or volunteering.
If you work, save part of your earnings for college.
Begin visiting colleges. Phone to set up appointments. Interviews are always a good idea. Do a practice interview with your counselor, teacher, employer or a senior who has had college interviews. Set up interviews as early as possible-interview times become booked quickly!
Take the SAT or the SAT II.
Accounting word of the week: E
Equity: Residual interest in the assets of an entity that remains after deducting its liabilities. Also, the amount of a business' total assets less total liabilities. Also, the third section of a balance sheet, the other two being assets and liabilities. For more definitions, go to:
www.startheregoplaces.com/resourcecenter/
glossary.asp
TCPA member profile
Meet Chelsea Rajewski of the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Graduation date: December 2005
Hobbies: Surfing, fitness, health, gardening, cooking, traveling, reading
Favorite movie: "Swingers"
Why I want to be a CPA: I want to be a CPA so that I can work for a company that I respect while having a career that helps me keep my personal finance and business decisions organized and under control.
Favorite course: Plant Science
Least favorite course: Statistics
What people say when I tell them my career choice: "Why do you want to do that?"
Money means business
In this new online seminar, you learn how to make the big decisions, from product creation to launch in the marketplace.
www.startheregoplaces.com
The MACPA is moving!
After more than 18 years in Lutherville, the MACPA is moving its main office to Towson. Get details here:
www.macpa.org/headlines/04/
move0412.htm
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