What makes a great CPA?
While many CPAs do excel at "number crunching,” CPAs bring much more than financial skills to the table. Find out the other qualities that lead the public to view CPAs as among the most trusted of business advisers.
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Happy to be a CPA
The top five things CPAs really love and really hate about their jobs.
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Next on your to-do list: Get into college
With another high school year just beginning, it's tempting to put off thinking about college, at least for a little while. Don't make that mistake. Whether you're a junior or a senior, you'll save yourself lots of pain down the road if you can check off a few tasks right away.
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Accounting word of the week: U
Unaudited opinion: An opinion by a certified public accountant who has not audited the relevant financial statements. For more definitions, go to:
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Study accounting in college!
For a list of Maryland colleges and universities with accounting programs and Maryland community colleges with accounting courses go to:
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Maryland colleges score well in magazine ranking
Hopkins, UM, Villa Julie and Hood are recognized in annual U.S. News & World Report survey.
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Personal finance
Ten ways to make your friends wish they knew as much about money as you do: No. 3. "Know that your skills influence your income." This one is huge, people. If you have a skill, anything that makes you stand out in a crowd (or on a resume), then you will be an asset to whomever you work for and they will want to keep you employed with them. It takes time, of course, to learn and master new skills. So start now! Make yourself valuable. This means more money and future opportunities for you that will only increase with time. For more tips, go to:
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Who’s richer, Bush or Kerry?
No matter how you count it, both are rich even without a presidential salary. See the details at:
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TCPA member profile
Meet Erin Day of Villa Julie College
Graduation date: May 2006
Hobbies: Horseback riding
Favorite movie: “Narc"
Why I want to be a CPA: To be successful in today's job market.
Favorite course: Shakespeare
Least favorite course: Earth science
What people say when I tell them my career choice: "It sounds difficult and boring."
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