Accountants are kings among U.S. 2005 graduates
No degree is more in demand than accounting, where the starting salary averages $44,564.
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Career spotlight: Financial services
Do you love to talk with people and get really excited at the idea of helping make their dreams come true? Have you always had entrepreneurial drive? Even if you didn't thrive on doing math in school, you may be surprised to hear that a financial services career could be right for you.
www.youngmoney.com/careers/
job_hunt/050419
CareerLaunch site launches for teens
From the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, here is a very useful career and college site, with resources and links to help teens with self-assessment, summer opportunities, college search, career development and more. No cost. Go to:
www.careerlaunch.net/
Andersen turns over in its grave
Last week the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Arthur Andersen for destruction of documents in the Enron case. The firm is
history, but the latest verdict has huge implications for business and the
accounting world. Here are viewpoints from five major publications, from
a list supplied by TCPA member Andrew Sather. Thanks, Andrew.
An Andersen fairy tale?
Decision too late for former employees
Was Arthur Andersen a mistake?
Was Andersen really an innocent bystander?
Justices draw line after firm's fall
CCBC breaking graduation record
The Community College of Baltimore County is expecting the largest group of graduates in its history for commencement ceremonies Sunday at 1st Mariner Arena.
baltimore.bizjournals.com/baltimore/
stories/2005/05/30/daily19.html?jst=b_ln_hl
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Accounting word of the week: J
Junk bonds: Debt securities issued by companies with higher than normal credit risk. Considered "non-investment grade" bonds, these securities ordinarily yield a higher rate of interest to compensate for the additional risk.
www.startheregoplaces.com/
resourcecenter/glossary.asp
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
What should you bring?
Seniors, read this for the dish on what to bring to college — and what to leave behind.
www.nextstepmagazine.com/NSMPages/
articledetails.aspx?articleid=2111
Personal finance: The bod squad
Some things to think about before buying stuff marketed to teens.
www.oag.state.md.us/
WiseBuys/bod.htm
Are you graduating this month?
Congratulations! Your TCPA membership can follow you after college — and there are even more benefits for CPA candidates. Just let us know if you are attending grad school, working or any other changes. You may win a prize! Just contact publicrelations@macpa.org.
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