Where can you find free food, a chance to win big prizes, and networking opportunities?
"Tomorrow's CPA Tonight" is tomorrow night from 6 - 8 p.m. at Jillian's (Arundel Mills) in Hanover. This reception and awards ceremony is for TCPA members, faculty members and CPA speakers. It is absolutely free. Contact Richard Rabicoff at publicrelations@macpa.org.
Strong outlook for accounting grads
Starting salaries top $42k for fresh college graduates. New hires look for companies with integrity.
www.cpa2biz.com/Career/
Strong+Outlook+for+Accounting+Grads.htm
New college grads: Focus on the type of job you want and the skills you can bring to it
You've invested thousands of dollars for the coveted diploma and now an important question stares you in the face: Will it be worth it? Will you get a good job? And — an even bigger question — what will you do? Many new grads feel lost when they consider the endless list of career choices and fields they could go into.
www.quintcareers.com/
college_grad_job_focus.html
Scholarship money ... for women only
The Baltimore chapter of the American Society of Women Accountants is accepting applications for its 2004 scholarship awards. Scholarships will be awarded at the organization's annual student night dinner in November. The deadline is July 15. For an application and more information, contact Susan T. Brookman, CPA, at Sueb@smart.net.
AICPA Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students
The AICPA Scholarships for Minority Accounting Students provides competitive awards to outstanding full-time undergraduate minority students at regionally accredited institutions to encourage their selection of accounting as a major, entry into the profession and ultimately achieving the CPA designation. Full-time graduate students (who are not CPAs) seeking a master's degree in accounting or taxation and students pursuing a master's in business administration, if their undergraduate degree is in accounting, also are eligible for this program. The deadline is July 1. For more information and an application, go to:
www.aicpa.org/nolimits/become/
ships/AICPA.htm#aicpa
Money means business
In this new online seminar, you learn how to make the big decisions, from product creation to launch in the marketplace.
www.startheregoplaces.com
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Can CPAs teach America Finance 101?
Alarmed by statistics showing a decline in the level of financial literacy in America, the accounting profession has pledged to help Americans become more financially astute.
www.macpa.org/services/Literacy/
Online CPA exam registration now available
Recently approved and re-examination candidates can now register to take the Uniform CPA Examination using the Board of Accountancy's online CPA Examination Registration System. Go to:
www.dllr.state.md.us/license/occprof/
account.html
Top secrets of resume writing
These days, job hunters downplay their resume as a piece of paper that usually doesn't work. Maybe you're one of those who believes, "My resume isn't perfect, but I'll explain myself in the interview." If so, you are wrong.
msn.careerbuilder.com/Custom/MSN/
CareerAdvice/CLR_TopSecretsOf
ResumeWriting.htm
Ten bright spots in a jobless recovery
Even though hiring has not picked up much since last year, there are jobs where applicants, not employers, have the upper hand. Here's a look at 10 positions in high demand — including forensic accounting.
www.collegejournal.com
Personal finance FAQ
I applied for and received several credit cards this semester, but I really don't plan to use them. Should I just cut up the cards? Find the answer to this and other questions at:
www.credittalk.com/students/
questions.html#q8
TCPA member profile
Meet James O. Bailey, staff member at James E. George, CPA.
Hobbies: Computers, music and dogs
Favorite movie: "Field of Dreams"
Why I want to be a CPA: Greater employment opportunities and a sense of accomplishment
Favorite course: Personal Income Taxation
Least favorite course: Governmental Accounting
What people say when I tell them my career choice: They ask about personal tax issues.
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