Winter audit and tax interns
Reznick Fedder & Silverman is looking for audit and tax interns for its Bethesda and Baltimore offices. The intern will provide fundamental accounting and appropriate administration support to client engagements. You must be working toward a BA in accounting, have excellent communication skills and computer skills, and successfully completed Principles I & II and at a minimum be enrolled in Intermediate I. A minimum of 20 hours per week, starting Jan. 3 through April 15, 2005. Qualified candidates please send resumes to Karrie Goldstein in the Bethesda office, karrie.goldstein@rfs.com; or to Matthew Wingler in the Baltimore office, Matthew.wingler@rfs.com. For more job and internship listings, go to:
www.tomorrowscpa.org/members/
internship.html
Is accounting becoming too popular?
Although the accounting profession has endured a torrent of negative publicity, more college students are enrolling in accounting programs — so many, in fact, that universities are facing a shortage of professors.
www.collegejournal.com/salarydata/
accounting/20040802-gullapalli.html
Personal finance
Ten ways to make your friends wish they knew as much about money as you do: 1. "Get your finances organized and stay organized." Paperwork is just a part of life, so start getting used to it. If you keep track of your receipts, pay stubs, tax return information and all things money-related, it will be so much easier to follow the rest of these steps, and maybe make your mom happy by having a clean room for once. It's as simple as buying file folders to help get you organized. So get started! They are cheap and they will only help you in the long run. For more tips, go to:
www.cajumpstart.org/tenways.htm
Accounting grads see starting salary increase
Average starting salary offers to accounting graduates are on the rise, according to the summer 2004 Salary Survey recently published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Currently, they are averaging $41,110.
www.pro2net.com/x44487.xml
CPAs aim to spread financial literacy
The American Institute of CPAs has intensified its already considerable pro bono efforts to broaden the public's understanding of money matters and encourage people to plan for their financial futures.
www.aicpa.org/pubs/jofa/
aug2004/special.htm
What career is in your stars?
Astrologers think your Sun Sign speaks volumes about the career path suited to your personality. See if you agree.
astrocenter.astrology.msn.com/msn/
ArticleAstrologyHome.aspx?sd=20040727&
GT1=4529
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The CPA Exam Alert
The latest issue of The CPA Exam Alert (July-August 2004) is now available on the CPA exam Web site. The issue contains the latest "Test Tips for Candidates" and other useful information. Read the issue here:
www.cpa-exam.org/alerts/
newsletter.html
Save this space ... for CPAs
Trammell Crow Co. has convinced fast-growing CPA firm Reznick Fedder & Silverman to move its 200 employees to downtown Baltimore's newest office tower.
baltimore.bizjournals.com/baltimore/
stories/2004/08/02/story6.html
Recruiting via the Web
CPA firms using the Internet are netting results better than newspaper classifieds and cheaper than headhunters.
www.cpa2biz.com/News/Selected+
Features/Recruiting+via+the+Web.htm
Campus reps 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.
TCPA member profile
Meet Marquell Coleman of Coppin State College
Graduation date: 2005
Hobbies: Going to church and spending time with family and friends
Favorite movie: "Friday After Next"
Why I want to be a CPA: Because of its challenges. For example, trying to figure out which accounts get credited and debited and for what amounts. If I make a mistake, I like trying to figure out where the problem is and then correcting it.
Favorite course: None
Least favorite course: English
What people say when I tell them my career choice: Their eyes get big and they let out a breath of air and say, "Good luck," because they couldn't do it.
TCPA membership card expired ... NOT!
You can disregard the expiration date of June 2004 on your TCPA membership card. You are a member of TCPA until you become a CPA.
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