More moolah for accounting majors
The average starting salary offer for accounting majors is $42,155, an increase of 1.9 percent over last year, according to a quarterly report published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
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CPA Exam: latest from the State Board
The Maryland State Board of Public Accountancy reported that during the first month of the computerized exam there were 347 transactions, including 145 original applications from CPA candidates. Other news:
- Some applications were denied were due to lack of required courses in business ethics, oral communication or written communication.
- The Board cautions candidates who register online that their company e-mail may intercept notifications regarding the exam as spam. Candidates should advise their IT persons at the office or consider using their personal e-mail address at home.
- Candidates MUST bring the notice of eligibility to schedule with them to the exam site. Personal ID, which is required to sit for the exam, must match exactly the name on the notice to schedule.
- The first exam window ended Saturday, May 31. The next window begins July 1.
Where did The Donald go to college?
Believe it or not, some stars shine pretty brightly in school, too. Do you know where these bright stars received their education? Test your pop college knowledge. You might be surprised.
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AICPA scholarships for minority accounting students
AICPA scholarships for minority accounting students provide 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, are also 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
Villa Julie launches master's in forensic studies
Villa Julie College's new master's in forensic studies program will equip students with the evolving skills needed to advance their careers in law, accounting, law enforcement or information technology. Open-house sessions will take place on Tuesdays, June 29 and Aug. 3 at Villa Julie's Stevenson campus from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information or to register for an open house, call (410) 486-7001 or (877) GO-TO-VJC or visit:
www.vjc.edu.
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Should you invest in an MBA?
These days, a master's in business administration can cost $150,000 or more. Make sure your reasons for seeking one are sound before you decide to apply.
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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
Personal finance
Anything that wastes your money and prevents you from becoming debt-free can be a stupid idea. The only way to save and invest money is to not send it to creditors each month. Only when it is yours to keep can you put it aside to work for you as hard as you have worked for it.
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Business growth drives accounting hiring
CFOs anticipate a net 4 percent increase in the hiring of accounting and finance professionals during the third quarter, primarily to accommodate business growth.
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TCPA member profile
Meet Tabitha Dolley of the University of Maryland, College Park
Graduation date: May 2006
Hobbies: Shopping
Favorite movie: "Love and Basketball"
Why I want to be a CPA: It is a stable career and has a good salary.
Favorite course: Accounting
Least favorite course: Biology
What people say when I tell them my career choice: "Ooooh, a desk job, that should be boring, but I guess it pays good to be bored."
Did you graduate?
Congratulations! You are one step closer to the CPA. Just let us know so we can update your record in our TCPA database. Write to publicrelations@macpa.org.
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