Back-to-school fears: Four ways to survive
The truth is, it's not so much doing something stupid as the fear of doing something stupid that makes going back to school — or starting anything new — so tough. encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/
columns/?article=backtoschool
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.
Help! My college fund is empty!
What if you were planning to go to college out of state next year, and you found out that your parents hadn't saved a penny for your education? Don't panic. Financial aid, scholarships and AP courses can ease the burden. www.wsjclassroomedition.com/archive/
03sep/ymny_panic.htm
CPA career: Environmental accounting
Helping to prevent a community's water supply from being poisoned might sound more like a job for a superhero, but in reality, it could be part of your career as a CPA. Find out more at startheregoplaces.com/college/hot_career.asp.
Back-to-school trivia quiz
Don't worry, we know you didn't study — and this grade won't go on your report card. But if you want to get your quiz-taking muscles back in shape, here's a fun place to start!
www.the-n.com/partners/msn.php?link=%2Fgames/quiz_main.php?ipv_quizID=732
College planning for juniors
Here are some tips:
- Remember: colleges often look for challenging coursework, a strong GPA, and involvement in extracurricular activities such as sports, volunteer work, or church.
- Get a Social Security number. You'll need it to apply for college and financial aid.
- Start looking through college catalogs and guidebooks.
- Find 10 colleges you'd like to attend. Plan to apply to at least three.
- Talk to your parents and high school counselor about where you want to go.
- Study and register for the PSAT.
- Obtain dates and locations of college fairs and "parent nights" in your local area.
For more tips on planning for college, go to www.educaid.com/learningcenter/planning.htm#prepare.
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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
Accounting word of the week: U
Unleveraged: Operating without the use of borrowed money. Remaining unleveraged reduces a company's risk but may also prevent the company from taking advantage of opportunities it could pursue with borrowed money. Find more definitions at www.investorwords.com.
Study accounting in college!
For a list of Maryland colleges and universities with accounting programs and community colleges with accounting courses, go to www.tomorrowscpa.org/highschool/college.html.
Chat room logs 52 ... and nobody got bounced
Last month 52 TCPA members visited our chat room to exchange job hunting tips, share career ideas, poke fun at accounting teachers, or just gab. Why not check it out? Members only go to www.tomorrowscpa.org/members/chat.html.
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!
Accounting teachers, come on down!
Is there an FAQ (and answer) you'd like to share? Words of wisdom about accounting studies and a career? A point of information you'd like to make? TCPA News would be delighted to make space for you. Just e-mail Richard Rabicoff at publicrelations@macpa.org.
Members Only login required
You now need to log in to access Members Only portions of the Tomorrow's CPA Web site — a chat room, the Mentor Center, job opportunities and scholarships. Instructions on "How to Access Members Only" portions of the site appear on the back of your TCPA membership card. To create an online account, go to www.tomorrowscpa.org/help/troubleshooting.htm.
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