Students hop on the accounting bandwagon
Across the nation, we are seeing a reversal in the downtrend in the number of students entering the CPA profession. And Maryland leads the pack.
www.webcpa.com/WebCPA/index.cfm
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
What is Maroon5 really saying?
Get the words to "This Love" and virtually any other song you can think of at:
www.letssingit.com
Accounting word of the week: O
Original cost: The total costs associated with the purchase of an asset, for accounting purposes. For more definitions, go to:
www.startheregoplaces.com/
resourcecenter/glossary.asp
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
Personal Finance 101
Attention! UMUC received a grant from Household Finance to build this financial literacy site for the U.S. military — but it's great for civilians, too.
militaryfinance.umuc.edu
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FAQ
What does "audit" actually mean and what's so important about auditing? Find the answer at:
www.cpadirectory.com/professionalresources/
details.cfm?id=435&pageid=223
Play Bizzfun
Try the virtual business simulation game — it's your chance 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
Off the beaten path
In today's world, where many professional people will have more than one career before they retire, CPAs have a hidden asset — a window into many client businesses. This plus their broad-based financial skills can help them seize an entrepreneurial opportunity. Here are guidelines for considering whether to follow a different drummer and profiles of some CPAs who've made a switch or added an enterprise line.
www.aicpa.org/pubs/jofa/
jul2004/danziger.htm
TCPA member profile
Meet Jaime Kahner Lawson of Beers & Cutler.
Hobbies: Exercising, reading, decorating my house, spending time with friends and family
Favorite movie: "Legally Blonde"
Why I want to be a CPA: It provides you with skills that are easily transferable and highly valued.
Favorite course: Intermediate accounting I & II
Least favorite course: Strategy
What people say when I tell them my career choice: "Good choice!"
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