Women find accounting is a field they can count on
If your concept of the stereotypical accountant is a nerdy guy with horn-rimmed glasses, think again.
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Computers out, accounting in
The most obvious recent trend is a retreat from computer science, which was hot in the 1990s before the tech bubble burst and companies began offshoring programming. What emerged as one substitute is actually one of the older standbys: accounting.
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Accounting word of the week: C
Certified public accountant (CPA): A CPA is an accountant who has satisfied the educational, experience and examination requirements of his or her jurisdiction necessary to be certified as a public accountant. CPAs audit financial statements of both publicly and privately held companies. They serve as consultants in many areas, including tax, accounting and financial planning. They are well-respected strategic business advisors and decision-makers. CPAs work for public accounting firms — small, medium and large; and for companies in business and industry. Their roles range from accountants to controllers to chief financial officers for Fortune 500 companies, and advisors to small neighborhood businesses. 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:
www.tomorrowscpa.org/highschool/
college.html
Step by step through a college application
It's only a couple of pieces of paper. But those few sheets could be the most important documents in the universe. They're your college application — your biggest chance to introduce yourself and show what you feel you can contribute to a school during the next four years.
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More companies flee Big Four CPAs
Looking for ways to cut their audit costs in light of rising regulatory demands, some companies are dropping their Big Four accounting firms and deciding the status of corporate America's version of a Good Housekeeping seal of approval isn't worth the price.
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Hockey fight
A brawl over accounting could give the NHL a big black eye.
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A hearty welcome ...
... to new TCPA member Gene McKenzie of Huntingtown High School. Thanks so much for joining Tomorrow’s CPA.
Personal finance
Ten ways to make your friends wish they knew as much about money as you do: No. 10 — "Keep learning about money matters." There is no time in your life when money will not be important. And learning a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow and so on will give you a growing knowledge of how to handle your money to build a successful financial life. These 10 ideas should give you an overview, a starting point for your questions. When you see articles or hear discussions, read and listen. Talk to your peers when the subject comes up. Learn with a filter to weed out the scams and get-rich-quick schemes. Absorb real-life examples and seek advice from people you can connect with and trust. For more personal finance tips go to:
www.cajumpstart.org/tenways.htm
You can get a job with any major
Mick Jagger, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sandra Day O'Connor all had the same major. And you won’t believe what Ashton Kutcher studied in college.
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TCPA member profile
Meet Jessica Lyons of Villa Julie College
Graduation date: 2007
Hobbies: Reading, hanging with friends, TV
Favorite movie: “Chicago”
Why I want to be a CPA: I enjoy working with numbers, especially money.
Favorite course: Economics
Least favorite course: English
What people say when I tell them my career choice: "Wow, that's really good, you'll make good money."
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