ATTENTION, TCPA MEMBERS:
Did you graduate? Find a job? Change schools? Change address? TCPA wants to know. Contact Richard Rabicoff at (800) 782-2036 or publicrelations@macpa.org and give him your new information.
JOBS RELATED
State government: Chris Kolb, a CPA with the Maryland State Comptroller's office, has kindly provided this guide to finding a job in state government.
Aronson & Company: Are you ready to put your career on the right track at a major accounting firm? Explore a wide variety of career possibilities with Aronson & Company, in an environment designed for growth and success. Go to aronsoncompany.com/careers/job_master.asp or contact Angel Rutsch at arutsch@aronsoncompany.com.
SUMMER FUN
Find a music festival, craft show or other summer diversion near you. Click here for details.
WHY, YOU SON — I MEAN DAUGHTER — OF A CPA!
This Washington Post article tells the story of how one woman came to renounce a stereotype and appreciate her father. Read the complete article here.
CAREER TIPS AND TRICKS
Ask the Expert — Intern in 6 steps
Jeff Gunhus has some ideas on who is hiring for paid internships in this CollegeClub.com column. Get details here.
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HOW HAVE SCANDALS AFFECTED THE CPA BRAND?
Research from the AICPA examines the effects of corporate accounting scandals on the CPA brand. Read the article in the June 2003 edition of The CPA Letter.
SHOULD 'CHARMED' BE CANCELED?
Your vote could make a difference. Voice your opinion on this and other TV shows by clicking here.
SHOULD YOU GO INTO PUBLIC ACCOUNTING? DO YOU NEED AN MBA? GOT A QUESTION ONLY A CPA CAN ANSWER?
More than 100 TCPA members visited the Mentor Center last month. You should drop in sometime! Visit the Mentor Center here.
If someone asks you ...
HOW IS A CPA DIFFERENT FROM AN ACCOUNTANT?
A CPA is different from an accountant who is not a CPA in many important respects:
- Higher level of knowledge and experience with serving clients.
- Greater experience with issues involving independence and objectivity.
- Deeper understanding of matters which are not traditionally in the domain of accounting, such as personal financial planning and information technology consulting, but which are related to accounting and serving clients.
- Credentials — 150 hours of study, passing the CPA and ethics exams, state certification.
- More experience working with other professionals such as attorneys, brokers, agents, etc.
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