You, too, can write a winning essay
The college application essay can make or break your chances of being admitted. But don't panic: Here's help.
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articles/college/winning_essay.html
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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Would I make a good CPA?
Take this simple quiz to see if accounting could be a good profession for you.
www.tomorrowscpa.org/highschool/quiz.html
Rah, rah, sis boom ... CPA?
A former cheerleader sheds the pom-poms for a partnership at Ernst & Young.
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FAQ: What kinds of opportunities are there for minorities in the CPA profession?
Minority students make up close to 19 percent of new accounting graduates. Find out more here:
www.aicpa.org/nolimits/prof/worklife/faq.asp
Why do you sleep so much?
Too cool for a nap? At this high school, members of the Power Nap and Meditation Society are serious about snooze.
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Another semester, another opportunity
So far this year, our CPA speakers have visited nearly 40 Maryland high schools and reached more than 1,600 students. Let's top that record in spring 2004. Tell your business or accounting teacher, or your school career counselor, that you want to learn more about the CPA career. Have them contact Richard Rabicoff at (800) 782-2036 or publicrelations@macpa.org.
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Study accounting in college!
For a list of Maryland colleges and universities with accounting programs and Maryland community colleges with accounting courses, visit our Web site.
www.tomorrowscpa.org/highschool/college.html
Accounting word of the week: I
Internal control: Process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding achievement of various management objectives such as the reliability of financial reports. Find more definitions here:
www.startheregoplaces.com/resourcecenter/
glossary.asp
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/
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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TCPA + FBLA = opportunity
Here's great news! Tomorrow's CPA has established a partnership with Future Business Leaders of America in Maryland and DECA. We look forward to contributing speakers to address these groups on the CPA role in business and the CPA career, to serve as judges in competitions, and to take part in mock interviews and other FBLA programs. Tell your advisor to invite a CPA to your next meeting.
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