CPAs branch out into new service areas
Today’s CPAs have a unique opportunity to expand the services they provide their clients. Three areas worth exploring: technology, human resources and alternative dispute resolution.
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How much money do CPAs make?
See the latest survey results on salaries for CPAs.
www.tomorrowscpa.org/college/
salary.html
Take the 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
Accounting word of the week: V
Venture capital: Investment company whose primary objective is capital growth. New assets invested largely in companies that are developing new ideas, products or processes. For more definitions, go to:
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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
Ten ways to make your friends wish they knew as much about money as you do — No. 4: "Spend less than you earn, or pay yourself first." Yes, you. Actually make a habit of saving money for the bigger things in life that will come along later. If you set aside, pay yourself first, a little bit of each paycheck and put it into a savings account, you will be amazed at the amount of money you will accumulate over a few years.
www.cajumpstart.org/tenways.htm
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Money Means Business
In this new online seminar, you learn how to make the big decisions, from product creation to launch in the marketplace.
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A junior’s guide to financial aid
You have one year to go! One year until you put on that cap and gown and get your high school diploma. One year until your college dreams become reality.
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articledetails.aspx?articleid=891
Wanted: Teen poll workers
Across the country, election officials are drawing on students (as young as 16 in some states) to help fill the shortage of poll workers — people who are on hand at polling places to help election officials keep records and help voters figure out the ballots.
www.wsjclassroomedition.com/archive/
04sep/poli_pollworker.htm
TCPA member profile
Meet Jenna Lyon of Weyrich, Cronin & Sorra
Hobbies: Watching football, working out, watching movies, being with friends
Favorite movie: “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days"
Why I want to be a CPA: I made it through college, so now I want to get that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!
Favorite course: Meteorology
Least favorite course: None
What people say when I tell them my career choice: They laugh and ask if it is boring.
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