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AICPA Creates Social Networking Site for Aspiring Accountants

02/08/2012 - 13:20 - 1024 reads

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) has partnered with Telligent to create a social networking site - This Way to CPA - for college students aspiring to become accountants. This Way to CPA is designed to increase awareness of AICPA and to drive its recruitment efforts.

Free Career Exploration Program for Ohio Minority Students

02/06/2012 - 14:02 - 429 reads

The Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA) and the Ohio CPA Foundation, in partnership with the Ohio chapters of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), are seeking Ohio minority high school students to participate in the nationally recognized Accounting Careers Awareness Program (ACAP-Ohio).

Ernst & Young Hosts Events to Enhance Diversity and Inclusiveness

02/03/2012 - 17:48 - 766 reads

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Nearly 150 ethnically diverse students from 73 US campuses traveled to NYC to attend E&Y's sixth annual Discover Ernst & Young event. Accounting and business majors interacted with firm leaders and E&Y personnel, who were eager to present the challenges and exciting potential of an accounting career at E&Y.

How to Ask for a Raise

02/02/2012 - 12:07 - 518 reads

One of the most challenging areas of work life that most professionals face is asking for a raise. It just feels uncomfortable to most people on so many different levels. They are concerned that bringing up the topic puts a target on their back, and the whole conversation might lead to a dismissal.

2011 Accounting Graduates Earning Average Salaries of $50,000

01/31/2012 - 10:34 - 16600 reads

Accounting grads in 2011, earned starting salaries that exceeded those in nearly every other field except engineering and computer science. Overall, the average salary was $41,701, but accounting majors earned an average of $50,500, which is up 3.7 percent from 2010, according to the 2012 NACE survey.

Calling All Future CPAs! AICPA's 'Start Here, Go Places' Website

01/30/2012 - 11:29 - 648 reads

When the AICPA decided to enhance its Start Here, Go Places website – a platform for high school and community college students interested in exploring a career in accounting – they didn't hire an outside web consulting firm or float the idea in a marketing team meeting. They took it right to the source.

The GSCPA Graduates the Ninth Class from Its Leadership Academy

01/23/2012 - 18:55 - 649 reads

The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) recently sponsored and completed its ninth Leadership Academy class, graduating twenty new CPA leaders into the community.

North Carolina State University Students Win AICPA National Accounting Competition

12/21/2011 - 18:10 - 1475 reads

On December 17, the AICPA named seventeen students from North Carolina State University winners of the AICPA National Accounting Competition. The case competition focused on a fictional Texas company looking to expand its business into the Nigerian oil fields. The team received a $10,000 award.

Small business employment index indicates job growth in January

01/31/2011 - 17:37 - 2045 reads

Small business employment continued to show encouraging growth in January, with hours worked showing a strong increase as wages grew slightly, according to a recent survey.

College students compete in PwC xTREME Games

01/24/2011 - 18:08 - 2771 reads

Business students from the University of Illinois last week won the national round of the PwC xACT division for the third consecutive year. The xACT and the xTAX divisions are part of PwC US's xTREME Games, now in its ninth year.