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AICPA Creates Social Networking Site for Aspiring Accountants

02/08/2012 - 13:20 - 1031 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.

Intuit Small Business Employment Index Results

02/06/2012 - 17:26 - 308 reads

Small businesses created 50,000 new jobs in January but paid employees less and gave them fewer hours. The East Coast, especially New York, showed more weakness in employment than in other parts of the country. These are some of the results of Intuit's latest Small Business Employment Index.

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

Diversity,Diverse,Global,Hands,International

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 - 519 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.

CGMA: Global Management Accounting Designation Launched by AICPA and CIMA

02/01/2012 - 13:30 - 1587 reads - 1 comment

In a joint venture, the AICPA and the CIMA have launched a new global accounting designation – Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) – that recognizes the unique skills of professional management accountants working in business.

Get More Done by Doing Less

01/31/2012 - 16:00 - 387 reads

There's no denying that technology enhances workflow and improves efficiencies. But for some professionals, too much of a good thing is becoming a burdensome distraction. Most of us are just trying to do too much and not getting enough done.

2011 Accounting Graduates Earning Average Salaries of $50,000

01/31/2012 - 10:34 - 16605 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.

Teaching How to Cheat

01/30/2012 - 16:22 - 633 reads

Concerns about cheating in school are nothing new, but they usually don't include teachers. The widespread scandals of teachers cheating on standardized tests provide the wrong ethical guidance to those who will later staff and lead business organizations.

The Accountant Is In

01/30/2012 - 15:34 - 955 reads

Sometimes when I pass a small local business, I'll see a sign on the door that reads something like, "Gone for Lunch, Be Back at 1" or "On Vacation, Will Return Monday." It must be nice to dictate your own schedule and not be tied to your office working around the clock.