Need a scholarship? We need applicants
The MACPA has dollars for scholars. TCPA members can apply for a scholarship for next year. The deadline is April 15. For details, go here:
www.tomorrowscpa.org/college/
scholarships.html
Making money grow
Where should you stash your cash in an era of skimpy interest rates?
www.wsjclassroomedition.com/archive/
05jan/cons_edjan.htm
Why young Americans are drowning in debt
Saddled with college loans and credit card debts at a time when the job market is tight, they may be the most indebted generation of young Americans ever.
moneycentral.msn.com/content/CollegeandFamily/
Moneyinyour20s/P101676.asp?GT1=5847
Build a budgeting worksheet
The best way to plan and stick to a budget is to use a worksheet. It should be as accurate and detailed as possible and should be revised throughout the year as your income and expenses change.
www.princetonreview.com/college/finance/
articles/smart/Citizens_budgetWorksheet.asp
Play your cards right
For all the scary statistics about credit-card abuse, there are benefits to having a card when you're young and learning how to make the best use of it. A credit card gives you financial flexibility in a pinch and can help you establish a record of paying your bills on time, which will be important later when you want to buy a house or a car. www.wsjclassroomedition.com/archive/
04nov/cons_ednov.htm
CPA exam: A passing fancy
Get a load of the pass rates for the computerized Uniform CPA Examination, unveiled last April. More than 44 percent of the candidates are passing each section. For more exam developments and practical tips, see the latest CPA Exam Alert at:
www.cpa-exam.org
U.N. will use outside accountants to track pledges
The United Nations said it will use an outside firm of accountants to help track the billions of dollars pledged to help the victims of the tsunami in the Indian Ocean. PricewaterhouseCoopers has offered its services on a pro bono (or no fee) basis to the United Nations.
www.accountantsworld.com/
desktopdefault.aspx?page=newsstory&
category=newsstory&StoryId=h0110168.3ap
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Accounting in the news: A preview of 2005
Accounting issues stayed front and center all year, with several events and people making business headlines — repeatedly — during 2004. Here's a look at a few of the major people and players of the year who are sure to be back in the headlines — over and over again — in 2005. www.webcpa.com/article.cfm?
articleid=10231
Continuing demand for CPAs projected in 2005
The outlook for accounting and financial professionals is sunnier than for many other sectors of the workforce. CPAs will be in particularly high demand.
www.cpa2biz.com/Career/
Continuing+Demand+for+CPAs.htm
New TCPA members: Note possible Web site problem
If you created your TCPA Web account between Nov. 19, 2004 and Jan. 5, 2005, you may be unable to log in. To access the Members Only section, please create your account again. We apologize.
Auditors: The leash gets shorter
Providing tax services to audit clients will no longer be allowed. But audit fees are rising and second-tier accounting firms and lawyers are gaining.
www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/
04_52/b3914040_mz011.htm
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
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