Additional education tax credits available for some students
For certain students and the parents of certain students, there could be additional tax relief available on their 2008 tax return in connection with t...
AICPA improves CPE online grading site
The AICPA has announced major improvements to its Online Grading Web site for CPE self-study courses. The upgrade of the AICPA CPE Online Grading site...
Meeting the 150-hour requirement in New York and Pennsylvania
By Anne RosivachNew York and Pennsylvania have joined the 47 states and territories that already require 150 credit hours for CPA licensing. The lates...
Grant Thornton voted best firm for work/life balance by accounting educators
In Public Accounting Report’s 27th Annual Survey of Accounting Professors, Grant Thornton LLP again topped the list of the global accounting firms a...
Deloitte announces winners in National Tax Case Study competition
After facing nearly 60 interscholastic teams in the regional events and 12 teams in the national rounds of the Deloitte Tax Case Study competition, tw...
MarketWatch makes buying stocks fun and games
Maybe MarketWatch is onto something. Investing may only be safe if you do it their way: in a free, online simulation trading game.It's not for real, b...
KPMG survey of accounting students discloses what students look for in jobs
Accounting students said career opportunities would be their primary consideration when choosing an employer while work/life balance would be their pr...
How to spot a job applicant with critical thinking skills
We've all known or worked with people who are unable or unwilling to solve problems on their own. They're the ones who seek support for the smallest i...
KPMG's virtual World Jobs Fair generates thousands of applications
With more than 20,000 registrants and 40-plus countries participating, the KPMG World Jobs Fair, a 48-hour global virtual recruiting event, more than ...
Career expert offers top 10 strategies for job seekers
There's no question job seekers face a challenging employment environment and must work hard to find new opportunities. To help professionals looking ...
Accounting students learn how to crack the case
Collecting clues, gathering evidence, and following the trail to find criminals has an undeniable appeal, but few college students make any connection...
Economy not expected to impact hiring of college grads
Employers have revised original hiring projections and now expect their college hiring to stay even with last year's levels, according to a new report...
Illinois CPA Society offers scholarships to accounting students
Faced with rising costs and fewer funding sources, college students who are pursuing a degree in accounting and planning to become Certified Public Ac...
New generation of workers want technology their way
Millennial generation students and employees (those aged 14 to 27) expect to use their own technology and mobile devices for work and are increasingly...
Retiring boomers, aka encore workers, will seek meaning in new jobs
In these economic times, boomers will need to work longer, and many say they want a job that provides both money and meaning. The question is, are non...
High school students compete in National Financial Literacy Challenge
High school students across the country will compete in this fall's National Financial Literacy Challenge, vying for scholarships and other awards. Ap...
Ajilon Finance releases 2009 Finance and Accounting Salary Guide
Despite the economic downturn, salaries for finance and accounting professionals are expected to remain strong in most regions across North America ne...
2009 Salary Guide shows accounting, finance salaries remain strong
Even in the current economy, certain skill sets remain difficult to find, according to the 2009 Salary Guides from Robert Half International. The rece...
Long Island students will be IRS agents for a day
Business owners skimming funds from their company. A bar owner who keeps two sets of books. A multi-filer tax scheme. As special Internal Revenue Serv...
Pennsylvania accounting students test themselves in XBRL essay contest
Sharp technical skills are a must to find success in the field of accounting, but so is the ability to communicate clearly.
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