FBI and CPAs join efforts to fight corporate fraud
In its fight against fraud, the FBI has partnered with the accounting profession to uncover and prevent financial corruption. The agency will be calling on CPAs to act as objective, third-party expert witnesses and is actively recruiting CPAs to become a key part of its team.
www.aicpa.org/pubs/jofa/
apr2004/telberg.htm
Only two weeks to apply for MACPA scholarship!
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
CPA exam delayed in Maryland
A legal technicality has required the review and approval of a new contract that will enable Maryland's State Board of Public Accountancy 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
On resumes, stick to the truth
Uh, hel-lo. Are you nuts? Why did you lie on your resume?
msn.careerbuilder.com
Behind wave of corporate fraud: a change in how auditors work
The recent wave of corporate fraud is raising a harsh question about the auditors who review and bless companies' financial results: How could they have missed all the wrongdoing? One little-discussed answer: a big change in the way audits are performed.
online.wsj.com/article_print/
0,,SB108017085819664786,00.html
The sky is the limit
Accounting certifications, special designations or certifications that exist for CPAs provide additional evidence of knowledge and competence. These certifications allow accountants to project the depth of their knowledge in a specialized field within accounting. This article describes the various certifications available.
newaccountantusa.com/newsFeat/
ip/ip_acctcerts.html
Bill Gates' 11 rules for living
Rule 10: "Television is NOT real life. In real life, people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs." To see all 11 rules, go to:
www.newaccountantusa.com/
11rulesgates.pdf
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Regulation aims to curb fraud
Efforts at preventing corporate fraud are affecting many more companies these days with the implementation of stricter accounting industry guidelines aimed at private firms.
baltimore.bizjournals.com/baltimore/
moneycenter/story.html?id=2635
Sarbanes to speak at Towson
Sen. Paul Sarbanes will speak at Towson University at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 26. The topic will be "Civic Engagement: Why Your Participation Matters." A reception will precede Sen. Sarbanes' speech at 7 p.m. The event is sponsored by Towson U's College of Liberal Arts and the College of Graduate Education and Research — so you can find out more about the school's accounting master's program as well. Both the reception and the speech are free. For details, call (410) 704-2077.
TCPA member profile
Meet Eureka Brummell, a part-time student at Baltimore City Community College and full-time employee of Baltimore Aircoil Co.
Graduation date: December 2004
Hobbies: Skating, reading, shopping
Favorite movie: "Purple Rain"
Why I want to be a CPA: I love challenges.
Favorite course: Tax Accounting
Least favorite course: Cost Accounting
What people say when I tell them my career choice: "I always thought CPAs were boring people."
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 the UMUC in Adelphi. Only $50 for TCPA members!
www.macpa.org/conferences/NFP04.htm
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 Laura Dorsey at laura@macpa.org or (410) 296-6255, ext. 240 for more information.
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