Update: CPA Exam delayed in Maryland
A legal technicality has required the review and approval of a new contract that will enable the Maryland State Board to register candidates for the new computerized exam. If the contract is approved as expected on April 21, candidates should be able to begin testing on or about April 28. For more information, go to: www.dllr.state.md.us/license/
cpa/cpabulletinmarch2004.htm
Maryland CPAs launch fraud exam group
Growing demand for computer-related forensic accounting services has prompted regional CPA firm Klausner Dubinsky & Associates to form a separate practice that specializes in those services.
www.webcpa.com/WebCPA/index.cfm
Where's the reality in Trump's TV show?
A professor at Yale's School of Management says Donald Trump's "The Apprentice," with its lack of emphasis on team leadership and culture-building, offers few practical lessons for MBA students. Plus, Mr. Trump responds.
www.collegejournal.com/mbacenter/
newstrends/20040311-sonnenfeld.html
Need money for school?
The MACPA has dollars for TCPA scholars. Apply for a scholarship for next year. The deadline is April 15, 2004. For details, go to:
www.tomorrowscpa.org/college/
scholarships.html
Big conference, big discount for TCPA members!
Internal controls, risk assessment and topics related to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board will join updates on FASAB, GASB, the Yellow Book and auditing standards at the MACPA's 2004 Government / Not-for-Profit Conference, slated for Friday, April 30 at UMUC in Adelphi. Only $50 for TCPA members! www.macpa.org/conferences/NFP04.htm
Spring fever can harm seniors' job searches
A professor says far too many diligent, talented students reach spring semester and then take an extended mental vacation. Here are his suggestions for staying intellectually engaged and moving forward on job-search activities and career decisions.
www.collegejournal.com/columnists/
myopinion/20040303-metts.html
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Yellow Book: Written by the general accounting office, the Yellow Book sets forth standards to be followed in auditing the financial statements of entities that receive federal financial assistance. "Yellow Book" is the name given to "Government Auditing Standards" issued by the Comptroller General of the United States which contains standards for audits of government organizations, programs, activities and functions, and of government assistance received by contractors, non-profit organizations and other non-government organizations. For more definitions, go to:
www.startheregoplaces.com/
resourcecenter/glossary.asp
Bill Gates' 11 rules for living
Rule 8: "Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life has not. In some schools they have abolished failing grades; they'll give you as many times as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life." To see all 11 rules, go to:
www.newaccountantusa.com/
11rulesgates.pdf
TCPA member profile
Meet Nicole J. Nichols of Hertzbach & Company, P.A.
Hobbies: Golf, puzzles, reading, movies, dancing, going to Ravens games and wine festivals
Favorite movie: "Finding Nemo" and "Happy Gilmore"
Why I want to be a CPA: The diversity of the job — and there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. I will always have a job.
Favorite course: Auditing
Least favorite course: Cost Accounting
What people say when I tell them my career choice: "Can you help me with my taxes?"
Run a little, help a lot
Run with CPAs! Register now for the annual Maryland Association of CPAs 1040K Run and 1040EZ Fun Walk on Saturday, May 1. This is a 5-kilometer run and 1-mile fun walk at Rash Field in Baltimore. Registration is only $20 before April 15. Proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. For more information, or to register, go to www.macpa.org/race/index.htm.
And hey, need community service hours? Then lend MACPA a hand the morning of the race. Contact Natalie Antonakas at natalie@macpa.org or (410) 296-6255, ext. 239 for more information.
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