Job market: Accounting students and recent graduates
Schiavi, Wallace & Rowe PC, a Towson-area CPA firm specializing in accounting and consulting for health care organizations, has immediate entry-level openings. Candidates must possess excellent Excel and communication skills and be able to work independently — on-the-job accounting experience a plus. We offer competitive wages and benefits, along with flexible work schedules and casual dress. E-mail your resume to jschiavi@schiavi-wallace.com. For more job and internship listings, go to:
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CPAs branch out into new service areas
Today’s CPAs have a unique opportunity to expand the services they provide their clients. Three areas worth exploring: technology, human resources and alternative dispute resolution.
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Who’s richer, Bush or Kerry?
No matter how you count it, both are rich — even without a presidential salary. See the details at:
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Test tips for CPA exam candidates
The new CPA Exam Alert offers tips for scheduling the exam, what to do on test day and tips for the actual test. The Alert can be found at the official CPA exam web site, www.cpa-exam.org. The site also provides frequently asked questions, guidance on how to prepare for the exam and sample tests.
Last chance to register!
TCPA members can attend the 2004 Chesapeake Tax Conference for only $75 — a huge discount. Retirement planning, e-filing, charitable gift annuities and the alternative minimum tax are just some of the topics to be covered. It's a great opportunity to network and learn with the tops in the field. The conference takes place Thursday and Friday, Sept. 9-10, at Martin's West in Baltimore. For more information and to register, go to:
www.macpa.org/conferences/
Chesapeake04.htm
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Some good advice for interns
Here are seven tips that will help interns get the most out of their experience.
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Personal finance
Ten ways to make your friends wish they knew as much about money as you do — No. 4: "Spend less than you earn, or pay yourself first." Yes, you. Actually make a habit of saving money for the bigger things in life that will come along later. If you set aside, pay yourself first, a little bit of each paycheck and put it into a savings account, you will be amazed at the amount of money you will accumulate over a few years.
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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.
Win an iPod Mini or up to $1,000!
Every day there will be a new question that will test your knowledge of accounting and the CPA profession. All the answers can be found at StartHereGoPlaces.com. Get them right and you could win instantly!
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TCPA member profile
Meet Jenna Lyon of Weyrich, Cronin & Sorra
Hobbies: Watching football, working out, watching movies, being with friends
Favorite movie: “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days"
Why I want to be a CPA: I made it through college, so now I want to get that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!
Favorite course: Meteorology
Least favorite course: None
What people say when I tell them my career choice: They laugh and ask if it is boring.
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