Demand high for CPAs at Maryland firms
CPA firms are competing with each other as well as corporations beefing up their accounting departments and federal agencies. Maryland faces a more difficult challenge because of its proximity to the federal government, which needs accountants proficient in Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.
www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/stories/
2005/04/25/focus2.html
10 trends affecting the accounting profession
Here’s an expert's response to the Wall Street Journal's list of 10 hot topics in the accounting field.
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Summer is time to polish resumes
Forget about the lazy, hazy days of summer. School breaks have huge importance for high-achieving teens as they compete for spots at elite colleges.
www.collegejournal.com/aidadmissions/
newstrends/20050425-kronholz.html
'Enron' debuts on big screen
Coming to a theater near you: corporate lies and crooked accounting. The new documentary film, "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room," promises to be not only a great cautionary tale but also a civics lesson.
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Consider an internship when looking at colleges
A college should give you enough learning in the classroom to be successful, but hands-on experience in the field may make the transition into the job market much easier.
www.nextstepmagazine.com/NSMPages/
articledetails.aspx?articleid=1935
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A hearty welcome to the following new TCPA members
From Annapolis High School: Matt Smale
From Laurel High School: Mohammed Bello and John Hare
Thanks so much for joining Tomorrow's CPA.
CPAs gain wealth, status
Auditors, accountants and CPAs nationwide are in short supply. It takes longer to find and hire them, and salaries in a number of specialties have moved up briskly.
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Study accounting in college
For a list of Maryland colleges and universities with accounting programs and Maryland community colleges with accounting courses, go to:
www.tomorrowscpa.org/highschool/
college.html
Accounting word of the week: D
Deferred income: Income received but not earned until all events have occurred. Deferred income is reflected as a liability. For more definitions, go to the Resource Center at:
www.startheregoplaces.com/resourcecenter/
glossary.asp
Personal Finance: Practice good financial habits in college
One of the more illuminating — and scary — moments of college is when you realize the value of money.
www.wsjclassroomedition.com/archive/
05apr/colg_caitlinapr.htm
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