Scholarship opportunity: For women only
The Baltimore chapter of the American Society of Women Accountants offers two $200 scholarships to women majoring in accounting at a Maryland college or university. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of financial need, academic achievements and sincerity of purpose. For more information and an application, contact Sue Brookman at Sueb@smart.net or by phone at (410) 472-9969. The deadline is July 15, 2003.
Hey, accounting club presidents!
It's never too early to start planning for next semester's meetings. If you'd like to have the Maryland Association of CPAs attend a meeting to talk about the CPA career, the computerized CPA exam or other topics, please contact Richard Rabicoff at (800) 782-2036 or publicrelations@macpa.org.
Take a tour of the computerized CPA exam
Can't wait to check out the new computerized CPA exam? Then hurry to www.cpa-exam.org, where you'll find an explanation of the design and operation of the computer-based test, and typical questions and responses. You get a fully guided tour and opportunities to try out certain functions such as answering a question. The real thing is due to launch April 5, 2004. Get more details here.
Career tips and tricks
The power of a positive attitude: When job searching in an economy as dismal as it is today, it's probably a tall order to expect job seekers to have a positive attitude. But this is exactly what employers are looking for. Read the article on the SmartPros Web site.
FAQ: Master's or MBA?
Question: "What is the difference between a regular master's degree and an MBA? Which would be the better goal if I want to work for an accounting firm? Which is better for the CPA exam?"
— Natasha Coleman
Answer: "An MBA is geared more toward finance and corporate management versus accounting. As far as passing the CPA exam, a master's degree in accounting would be more appropriate and also for working for a CPA firm. Some MBA programs won't let you in until you have worked for a couple of years. That being said, a combination of a CPA and an MBA is pretty powerful, so depending on what you want to do (time, money, career, etc.), I would suggest getting both as far as long-term career potential. If you have to choose between the two, the CPA is more important. Get the CPA first and then an MBA."
— Joseph S. Estabrook, CPA/ABV, ASA, of Ellin & Tucker in Washington, D.C.
Do you have a question only a CPA can answer? Visit the Mentor Center here! Remember, it's e-mail only!
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Tech tips
Looking for some Excel tips and tricks that will keep you productive and efficient? Visit Microsoft's Web site to learn about autofill, hiding formulas, Excel charts
and much more! Get details here.
Who's your inner rock star?
Deep down, you're a rock god. You were born for lights, limos, glamour, and don't forget the screaming fans. Discover your inner rock star and start living the rock 'n roll lifestyle. Click here for details.
The CPA career
Accountants need to know IT, say CFOs: The accounting profession is one of many professions dramatically altered by the technology revolution. So it should come as no surprise that chief financial officers expect accounting job candidates to have technical expertise in addition to a gift for numbers. Read the article on the SmartPros Web site.
The job front
Congress adopts bill allowing SEC to quickly hire new accountants: The legislation enables the overburdened Securities and Exchange Commission to quickly hire new accountants by bending civil service rules. The agency will need to hire more than 800 new professionals in the coming year. Read the article on the SmartPros Web site.
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. Click here or contact Angel Rutsch at arutsch@aronsoncompany.com.
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.
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