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April 20, 2005
Volume 4, No. 16


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Job market

  • Beers & Cutler, the largest D.C. metro-area public accounting and consulting firm based in Tysons Corner, Va., is interviewing staff and senior accountants for our Tax and Assurance Practice and our Government Contracts Consulting Group. We offer a great mix of clients in a wide range of industries, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and professional growth opportunities in an environment which offers a solid work-life balance. Please visit our Web site at www.beersandcutler.com or send your resume to careers@beersandcutler.com.

  • Sturn Wagner Lombardo & Company, LLC, located in Annapolis and one of Anne Arundel County's largest CPA and business consulting firms, has openings for staff accountants, senior staff accountants and tax accountants. We offer a highly innovative and challenging work environment, an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, and competitive salaries and benefits packages. Please e-mail your resume to Katie@swlco,com or fax to (410) 267-0770. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.swlco.com.

  • Beth A. Berk, CPA, is an independent recruiter who works with CPA and consulting firms (including "Big Four" national, regional and local firms), publicly traded and privately held companies, and associations and non-profit organizations within the metropolitan D.C. business community. Beth assists future CPAs in finding a position ranging from entry level to managerial, including audit / tax associate, general ledger and fixed assets accounting / financial analyst, accounting manager / supervisor, staff / junior / senior accountant, payroll, collections and more! To learn more, contact Beth at BethABerk@msn.com or (301) 767-0670.

    For more job opportunities, go to:
    www.tomorrowscpa.org/members/
    internship.html



    Maryland legislators OK mandatory peer review, 'authority to practice'

    In one of its most effective legislative sessions in recent memory, the MACPA and its members saw two key CPA-related bills pass successfully through both houses of the state General Assembly.
    www.macpa.org/headlines/05/
    bills0412.htm



    Polish your speech to excel in interviews

    While you've probably heard a lot about preparing for an interview in terms of dress and paperwork, it's equally important to polish the way you speak.
    www.collegejournal.com/jobhunting/
    interviewing/20050418-loeb.html


  •   Salaries rise again for accounting grads

    According to a new study, accounting graduates posted a 3.9 percent increase to their average starting salary offer since last spring, raising it to $43,809.
    money.cnn.com/2005/04/15/pf/college/
    starting_salaries/index.htm



    Want to audit the president's tax return?

    Here it is — President Bush’s tax return. If you find any errors, don't tell anybody.
    www.taxhistory.org/thp/presreturns.nsf/
    Returns/43394514D22A89F185256E750075F0F4/
    $file/gwbush_2004.pdf



    Personal finance: 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



    AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students: Apply now!

    All application materials must be received by the AICPA by June 1, 2005, for the academic year beginning in September. For information and an application form, go to:
    www.aicpa.org//members/div/
    career/mini/smas.htm



    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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