Thanks, Teach!
"There's a great online game that helps students learn personal accounting, takes only 45-60 minutes, and is very self-motivating. It's sponsored by Ernst & Young. I've used it with 9th and 10th grade business classes here and it's been very favorably received. It's available at www.moneyopolis.com/new."
— Baynard Bailey, Carver Center for Arts & Technology
FAQ
What is the difference between public and corporate accounting? Find the answer to this and other FAQs about the accounting career here:
www.aicpa.org/nolimits/prof/worklife/faq.asp
Is money everything?
Money does not buy happiness and non-pecuniary ambitions will lead to a more fulfilling life, according to a university economist.
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Catch the bad guys!
Follow the money to catch the crooks in the new forensic accounting game, "Catch Me If You Can." You could win a share of the $10,000 prize pool.
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Board's job: Make sure accountants tell truth
A panel created by Congress to oversee a scandal-tarnished industry has formidable foes in cynicism and greed.
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Did you know ...
Author John Grisham studied accounting at Mississippi State?
Comedian Bob Newhart started out as an accountant?
Phil Knight, the founder and chair of Nike, is a CPA?
Musician Gibby Haynes of the Butthole Surfers studied accounting in college?
Jazz artist Kenny G used to be an accountant?
Arthur Blank, co-founder of Home Depot and owner of the Atlanta Falcons, is a CPA?
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A hearty welcome ...
... to new TCPA members Kendall Griffie of Cardinal Gibbons High School, and Ralph Alexander and James W. Powell Jr. of Eleanor Roosevelt High School. Thanks so much for joining Tomorrow's CPA.
Want a good list of Maryland CPA firms?
Find Web addresses and contact information for some 100 firms in Maryland.
www.cpafirms.com/Firmlist/usa.cfm?
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Accounting word of the week: F
Forensic accounting: Provides for an accounting analysis that is suitable to a court of law which will form the basis for discussion, debate and ultimately dispute resolution. Forensic accounting encompasses investigative accounting and litigation support. Forensic accountants utilize accounting, auditing and investigative skills when conducting an investigation. Equally critical is the ability to respond immediately and to communicate financial information clearly and concisely in a courtroom setting. Find more definitions here: www.startheregoplaces.com/resourcecenter/
glossary.asp
Study break: Guess the TV show or movie
Think of a TV show or movie name, and the computer will try to guess which one. Also try "Guess the Dictator" and / or "Television Sit-Com Character."
www.guessthename.com
Who needs a course? Get SAT prep free!
Here's a free resource for SAT preparation. Use their study tips and advice as well as sample questions and answers.
www.freesat1prep.com/
Got a question only a CPA can answer?
Nearly 140 TCPA members venture into the Mentor Center each month, to pose questions about the CPA career, the educational requirements, the exam, or what it's like to be a CPA. Visit the Mentor Center at www.tomorrowscpa.org/members/mentors.htm. Remember, it's e-mail only!
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