Need money for school? Time's running out!
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
Some CPA tax specialists just don't know how to say no
Many spend weekends working on friends' returns.
www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/
stories/2005/03/21/focus2.html
Survey: Students not taught basic finance
More states are requiring students to learn about managing money, but personal finance remains a fringe topic in schools and a major source of federal concern. Only seven states require students to take a course about basic finances to graduate from high school — and Maryland isn’t one of them. See the new survey from the National Council on Economic Education.
www.ncee.net/about/survey2004/
NCEESurvey2004web.pdf
CPAs launch offensive against negative ads
The AICPA has launched a multi-pronged attack against a recent series of H&R Block advertisements that cast CPAs in a negative light. See the details at:
www.macpa.org/headlines/05/
block0315.htm
UB, Towson MBA program gets support
A plan by Towson University and the University of Baltimore to create a joint MBA degree received an important boost as the state's higher education secretary announced his approval of the program. But some oppose the move.
baltimore.bizjournals.com/baltimore/
stories/2005/03/14/daily15.html
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Let us know how you feel
What do accounting scandals like Enron and WorldCom mean to you, as a future CPA? Vote in the TCPA poll at:
www.tomorrowscpa.org
Huge discount for TCPA members: MACPA's Government / Not-for-Profit Conference on April 22
It's the largest conference of its kind in the country, and TCPA members can attend for only $50 — a huge discount! Note: Limited to 10 TCPA members. For information and registration, go to:
www.macpa.org/conferences/
NFP05.htm
The sunny side of the CPA
Q. What do you call an accountant who works from home?
A. A remote controller.
Personal finance: What's the use of planning?
The benefits of effective financial planning will pay huge dividends while poor planning will be very costly and may negatively affect you throughout your life. Here are some of the benefits of financial planning.
www.choicenerd.com/MoneyMatters.aspx
Give us a run for the money!
Attention, all runners, walkers and volunteers! It's the MACPA's annual 1040K Run and 1040EZ Fun Walk, scheduled for Saturday, April 30 at Rash Field in Baltimore. The fun-filled day includes race awards, refreshments and the chance to win many awards! For more information on the race or to register, please go to www.macpa.org/race/.
Why not put a team together? We will be giving a prize for the biggest team ... so register now! Proceeds from the race will go to Maryland Saves, an organization dedicated to financial literacy.
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