Last week to sign up for CPA Day 2004!
The 2004 edition of CPA Day in Annapolis is set for Wednesday, Jan. 21. Join CPAs in meeting and greeting members of the Maryland legislature. Enjoy a great networking opportunity and a rare glimpse into Maryland politics.
www.macpa.org/headlines/cpaday04/
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Find an internship
Look for internships and entry-level positions. See the latest listings here:
www.tomorrowscpa.org/members/
internship.html
Help! I still don't know what kind of job I want
Are you suffering from guilt, anxiety or depression because you can't decide on a career after years in school? Here's how to shed those feelings and focus on opportunities that match your goals.
www.collegejournal.com/careerpaths/
findcareerpath/20040106-moses.html
Towson, UBalt offer new joint master's in accounting
Towson University and the University of Baltimore will begin offering a dual master's degree in accounting and business advisory services in the fall 2004 semester. The program is designed to help meet the 150 hours of coursework required to sit for the CPA exam. www.macpa.org/headlines/04/masters011304.htm
A CPA for president? Accountants enter politics, despite the expensive risks
More CPAs are taking an active role in forwarding their own public policy agendas by lobbying and networking with their elected officials and taking a more active role in politics.
www.accountantsworld.com/news/
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Soyouwanna ...
... cut a demo? Speak with an Irish accent? Work for the CIA? This site will tell you how.
www.soyouwanna.com/
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AICPA picks top 10 technologies
The AICPA has announced its 14th annual list of the Top 10 Technologies that will most affect the accounting profession in 2004. For the second year in a row, information security captured the top spot. Spam technology, a new issue, came in at number two. Other top issues are digital optimization, database and application integration, wireless technologies, disaster recovery, data mining and virtual offices. For more on the Top 10 Technologies, click here:
www.macpa.org/headlines/04/aicpa010504.htm
William Macy to portray CPA club owner
Actor William H. Macy is reportedly slated to star as a CPA hired by Florida to turn a chain of failing local clubs into profitable businesses. The upcoming movie for Showtime is based on the true story of a retired accountant.
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MACPA has dollars for TCPA scholars
Apply for a scholarship for next year. The deadline is April 15, 2004. For details, go here:
www.tomorrowscpa.org/members/
scholarships.html
Meet TCPA member Adenike Adepoju of McGladrey and Pullen
Hobbies: Liturgical / praise dance
Favorite movie: X-Men 2
Why I want to be a CPA: To have the tools to go as far as I can in my accounting career.
Favorite course: Science of physical activity and cardiovascular health
Least favorite course: Calculus
What people say when I tell them my career choice: Now I have someone to do my taxes!
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