Tomorrow’s CPA program: Fall 2004 'Top 10' stats
Number of TCPA college / candidate members: 2,046
Number of high school members: 739
Largest college membership: Villa Julie College (70)
Largest high school membership: Seneca Valley High School (90)
Firm with greatest number of CPA candidates in TCPA: Reznick Group (65)
Most frequently visited TCPA Web page (after the home page): Members-only page (www.tomorrowscpa.org/members/)
Number of high schools hosting the Career Awareness Program: 36
Number of high school students seeing the Career Awareness Program: 1,700
Percentage of high school students considering the CPA profession: 93 percent
Most popular topic of Career Awareness presentation: Different types of CPAs
Volunteer tax preparers needed
The Montgomery County Child Care Resource and Referral Center provides low-income families with information about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and helps them file their taxes to receive the credit. The project relies on volunteers to assist families with this program, which runs from Jan. 18 to April 15. Volunteer tax preparers will receive free intensive training on Jan. 10 and 12. Accounting experience is not necessary, but you must have tax preparation experience. Bilingual preparers and greeters are especially needed. Contact Sue Carpio at (301) 279-1035 for more information.
To land your first job, round out your resume
College students often lack the experience other professionals take for granted. Try using these tips for adding content to your resume.
www.collegejournal.com/jobhunting/
resumeadvice/20041209-besson.html
Does voting for president make sense?
Comments on the past presidential election and how it applies to accounting.
smartpros.com/x46274.xml
Overcoming barriers
Women are breaking into the upper echelon of accounting firms and resellers with lots of hard work and determination.
www.webcpa.com/article.cfm?
articleid=9524&pg=acctech
|
|
Personal Finance: Ten tips on using credit cards wisely
No. 9: Report a lost or stolen card immediately. Keep a copy of your credit card account number and the financial institution's name and customer service telephone number in a convenient place. It is important to call the credit card company immediately if the card is lost or stolen. For more tips, go to:
www.360financialliteracy.org/Life+Stages/
College/
MACPA has dollars for scholars
Apply for a scholarship for next year. The deadline is April 15. For details, go here:
www.tomorrowscpa.org/college/
scholarships.html
Survey: Accounting and finance workers most optimistic in '04
Accounting and finance workers were the most optimistic toward the employment market overall in 2004, compared to workers in other sectors, including information technology, manufacturing and health care.
www.webcpa.com/article.cfm?
articleid=9772&pg=news
Create a considerate cubicle culture
As you begin your accounting career, chances are you will be working in a cubicle. And if you've ever identified with Dilbert's comic complaints or the frustrations expressed in the movie "Office Space" (both of which take a humorous view of cubicle life), you're not alone.
www.pro2net.com/x45998.xml
Jan. 26 is CPA Day in Annapolis ... and you’re invited
Join CPAs in meeting and greeting members of the Maryland legislature. Enjoy a great networking opportunity and a rare glimpse into Maryland politics. Read the overview here:
www.macpa.org/headlines/cpaday05/
preview.htm
Then register here:
www.macpa.org/forms/CPADay.htm
|
