King of Queens reigns as CPA in new film
"Hitch," the hit movie starring Will Smith, features "King of Queens" star Kevin James playing a CPA who hires a "date doctor" (Smith) to help him woo a glamorous celebrity.
www.macpa.org/headlines/05/
aicpa0209.htm
Job market
Entry-level accountant: Santos, Postal & Company of Rockville has an entry-level position for recent college graduates with accounting degree. Good communication and computer skills a must. We offer responsibility; close client, diverse work assignments; training; competitive compensation and benefits; and a pleasant working environment. Submit a resume online, fax to (240) 499-2079, or e-mail to jobs@spccpas.com. For more job postings, go to:
www.tomorrowscpa.org/members/
internship.html
How will you fare at the career fair?
Do you know the activities job-seekers should perform before, during and after the career fair? Plan your next career-fair experience by reading this checklist for career fair success.
www.quintcareers.com/career_
fair_checklist.html
AICPA issues study on accounting grads, recruits for 2002–03
The report provides information regarding the number of bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. degrees awarded in 2003 as well as the hiring of college graduates that year. Some highlights:
- More than 37,000 students were awarded bachelor's degrees in accounting and close to 13,000 were awarded master's degrees. These numbers represent a 6 percent increase in bachelor's degree recipients and a 30 percent rise in master's degrees, versus the previous academic year.
- There was an overall increase of 17 percent in accounting enrollments for the
three-year period 2000–03.
- Almost three-quarters of the graduates (72 percent) accepted accounting / auditing positions, more than one-fifth took assignments in taxation and 3 percent began work in management consulting for public accounting firms.
- While 18 percent of new hires were minorities, the largest firms are the most ethnically and racially diverse.
To read the entire report, go to:
www.aicpa.org/download/career/
edu/7491-046SuppDemandReport.pdf
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2005 could be a banner year for CPAs
Barring more global calamities or professional scandals, forecasters paint a rosy scenario.
www.cpa2biz.com/News/Telberg/
2005+Could+Be+a+Banner+Year.htm
Personal finance: That's all I get?
You've landed the job, put in the hours and now the first paycheck has arrived. Brace yourself: It's almost never as much as you expect. Before you start figuring out how you'll spend the money you've earned, here's a guide to what comes out of your paycheck and why.
www.wsjclassroomedition.com/archive/
05feb/cons_edfeb.htm
Couldn't make it to CPA Day?
Read this recap to find out what went on in Annapolis this year.
www.macpa.org/headlines/CPADay05/
recap.htm
Salary survey: It pays to be a CPA
Accountants with at least one professional certification — whether it be a CPA license or an MBA — reported substantially higher salaries than accountants with no certification, according to a new salary survey just released. accounting.smartpros.com/x46852.xml
'Catch Me If You Can'
Don't let the bad guys get away. Keep playing the all-new edition of "Catch Me If You Can." You still have plenty of time to unravel the clues, follow the money trail, catch the crooks — and maybe even win $2,000 or a digital music player. Don't wait to get back into the action — the game ends on Sunday, Feb. 20. Go to:
www.CatchMeGame.com/catch56
Need money for school? The MACPA can help
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
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