Maryland accounting enrollments soar
Boosted by the attention focused on the profession by the recent spate of accounting scandals, the number of accounting majors at colleges and universities climbed more than 17 percent last year, according to the Maryland Association of CPAs.
www.webcpa.com/WebCPA/index.cfm
Want to be a staff accountant?
There are openings for full-time positions at CPA firms in Montgomery County and Anne Arundel County, starting right away. For these and other job opportunities, go to:
www.tomorrowscpa.org/members/
internship.html
Improve your resume in 12 simple steps
Writing an effective resume often is one of the most difficult aspects of job hunting. Make the task less daunting by breaking it down into these key components to highlight your best attributes.
www.collegejournal.com/jobhunting/
resumeadvice/20021018-criscito.html
McDonough to MACPA: Let's reclaim the public's trust
In his address at the MACPA's Annual Meeting last week, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Chair William McDonough discussed the history and future of accounting reform and the PCAOB's role in standard-setting. Read his speech in its entirety here.
www.macpa.org/recaps/annual04/
McDonough_speech.pdf
What to know before taking the exam
These tips will help you be prepared and familiar with the exam's functionality and navigation, as well as with content.
www.cpa-exam.org/test/
what_to_know.html.
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USA Today: Tuition burden falls by a third
What students pay on average for tuition at public universities has fallen by nearly one-third since 1998, thanks to new federal tax breaks and a massive increase in state and federal grants to most students and their families.
www.accountantsworld.com/news/
currnews.aspx?q1=53233459
Accounting majors' perceptions regarding the 150-hour rule
Most would continue to pursue the CPA despite the requirement.
www.accountantsworld.com/news/
currnews.aspx?q1=52949661
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
Debit card vs. credit card: What are the differences?
www.collegecentral.com/NewsDetail.cfm?
Consortium=FIN&IND=18
TCPA member profile
Meet Brett Johnson, a student at McDaniel College.
Graduation date: May 2005
Hobbies: Golf, basketball
Favorite movie: "Oceans Eleven"
Why I want to be a CPA: Well-respected career with many opportunities.
Favorite course: Marketing
Least favorite course: Economics
What people say when I tell them my career choice: "That's a great field to go into."
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