Are you going places? Take the Career Personality Test
You've got tons of ideas and dreams for the future. But how will you make them a reality? Discover your unique skills and see how they can get you to the top! Take the test!
www.startheregoplaces.com/sandbox/
personality/personality.asp
Strong outlook for accounting grads
Starting salaries top $42k for fresh college graduates. New hires look for companies with integrity.
www.cpa2biz.com/Career/
Strong+Outlook+for+Accounting+Grads.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
Useful advice for graduates
The high school graduation speech you won't hear this year — but maybe should. From Baltimore Sun columnist Susan Reimer.
www.baltimoresun.com/features/bal-to.
reimer25may25,0,7551591.column?
coll=bal-home-columnists
A hearty welcome ...
... to new TCPA member Michael P. Caschetta of River Hill High School. Thanks so much for joining Tomorrow's CPA.
Curious about a CPA career?
These Web sites are full of information about the CPA and how to become one.
www.tomorrowscpa.org
www.aicpa.org
www.startheregoplaces.com
www.smartpros.com/accountingstudents.xml
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Avoid the rejection blues
College admissions are more complicated than you think. Ultimately, you'll find a school that is best for you, and with hard work, that diploma will be yours.
www.collegebound.net/collegeboundmag/
issues/mj04/reject.html
Accounting word of the week: H
Historical cost: An accounting principle requiring all financial statement items to be based on original cost. For more definitions, go to:
www.investorwords.com
Can CPAs teach America Finance 101?
Alarmed by statistics showing a decline in the level of financial literacy in America, the accounting profession has pledged to help Americans become more financially astute.
www.macpa.org/services/Literacy/
TCPA member profile
Meet James O. Bailey, staff member at James E. George, CPA.
Hobbies: Computers, music and dogs
Favorite movie: "Field of Dreams"
Why I want to be a CPA: Greater employment opportunities and a sense of accomplishment
Favorite course: Personal Income Taxation
Least favorite course: Governmental Accounting
What people say when I tell them my career choice: They ask about personal tax issues.
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