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Publisher's Note

This week we learned that the IRS is cutting back on its kinder, gentler image and is returning to the days of random audits. Start practicing your look of dread for the day when a letter from the IRS appears in your mailbox. Meanwhile, we're happy to report that accounting is THE major for college students who want to find jobs. For those who are in the profession already, that's no surprise.

Rob Nance
Publisher
publisher@accountingweb.com

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Student News

Job market great for accounting grads
The demand for accounting graduates is increasing, salaries are rising, and there aren't enough grads to fill the vacancies. Can you spell f-u-l-l e-m-p-l-o-y-m-e-n-t?

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In-Depth

New study: Today's technology hype is tomorrow's small business reality
Tomorrow's successful small business owners will be far more reliant on technology than their current counterparts. They'll be more connected in a mobile world, market to customers in ways only imagined today and blur the lines between the virtual and physical worlds.

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Firm/State

California CPA society ushers in new era with 'Generation X' chair
Following on the heels of its recent takeover of the top spot as the nation's largest statewide accountancy association, the California Society of CPAs has installed its youngest chair ever, Teresa Mason, 42.

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