Students hop on the accounting bandwagon
Across the nation, we are seeing a reversal in the downtrend in the number of students entering the CPA profession. And Maryland leads the pack.
www.webcpa.com/WebCPA/index.cfm
AICPA reorganizes online exam information
The AICPA has reorganized the www.cpa-exam.org Web site to make it easier for candidates to find CPA exam-related information. The site now has buttons on "How To Apply," "Registration & Scheduling" and "Tutorial & Sample Tests." Documents / links are now organized under headings such as "Getting Started," "Prepare for the Exam" and "Take the Exam." An updated PowerPoint presentation about the computerized CPA exam (with speaker notes) is available on the site under "Educator Resources" at:
www.cpa-exam.org/cpa/
exampresentation.html
Personal finance
Attention! UMUC received a grant from Household Finance to build this financial literacy site for the U.S. military — but it's great for civilians, too.
militaryfinance.umuc.edu
Campus representatives needed!
Attention, all accounting majors: Yaeger CPA Review is looking for new campus representatives throughout all Maryland colleges. If you are interested in the opportunity, please contact John Pelicano at (800) 824-2811 or pyaeger801@aol.com.
Accounting school gets an ethics makeover
New legislation is driving many to hone their ethics skills and knowledge. Accountants in public and private practice, internal and external auditors, accounting educators and many others tied to the industry are heading back to school. Professor Stephen Loeb of UMCP is leading the charge.
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Older graduates face some clear obstacles
Question: I am changing careers and have returned to school to get a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting. As a graduate in my mid-30s, will I have as good of a chance as my younger counterparts in landing a potentially lucrative career?
www.collegejournal.com/careersqa/
searchstrategies/20040618-search-qa.html
FAQ
What does "audit" actually mean and what's so important about auditing? Find the answer at:
www.cpadirectory.com/professionalresources/
details.cfm?id=435&pageid=223
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
Off the beaten path
In today's world, where many professional people will have more than one career before they retire, CPAs have a hidden asset — a window into many client businesses. This plus their broad-based financial skills can help them seize an entrepreneurial opportunity. Here are guidelines for considering whether to follow a different drummer and profiles of some CPAs who've made a switch or added an enterprise line.
www.aicpa.org/pubs/jofa/
jul2004/danziger.htm
TCPA member profile
Meet Jaime Kahner Lawson of Beers & Cutler.
Hobbies: Exercising, reading, decorating my house, spending time with friends and family
Favorite movie: "Legally Blonde"
Why I want to be a CPA: It provides you with skills that are easily transferable and highly valued.
Favorite course: Intermediate accounting I & II
Least favorite course: Strategy
What people say when I tell them my career choice: "Good choice!"
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