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| For students and emerging professionals. From the Tennessee Society of CPAs. |
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Volume 2009 Issue 2 | ||||||
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Society News and Updates Scholarship Deadline June 1 Enter to Win a FREE ExamMatrix Course Receive at $300 Discount on Becker CPA Review Courses Young CPA Conference Moving? Let TSCPA Know! Photo Gallery
Career Advice
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| Scholarship Deadline June 1 | ||||||
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To apply, complete the application form, and submit it to TSCPA by June 1. Please be sure to fully complete the application, as incomplete applications will not be considered.
Questions about
the TSCPA scholarship program? Contact Connie Rhea at 1-800/762-0272 or
e-mail her at crhea@tscpa.com. |
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| Enter to Win a FREE ExamMatrix Course | ||||||
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This month we will be giving away two
review packages. Two lucky winners will receive FREE ExamMatrix exam
review package (value: $995) in this issue of Next!
Click here to enter this issue's drawing.
Note: Only TSCPA members are eligible to win. If you're not a member, you should be! Click here to apply. | ||||||
| Receive at $300 Discount on Becker CPA Review Courses | ||||||
 TSCPA student members receive a $300
discount on Becker CPA Review courses. In addition to flexible online and
CD-ROM course formats, Becker offers the only live review course in
Tennessee for the CPA exam.
Click here for live course schedules in Tennessee.According to AICPA pass rates, Becker students who complete the course pass the CPA exam at double the rate of non-Becker students. The Big Four accounting firms have all chosen Becker to be their preferred review course provider, and they are the exclusive choice of more than 70 major colleges and universities. Expert instruction, textbooks and
simulation and final exam software all work together to provide you with
exceptional understanding and confidence on exam day. To register for
Becker and receive your discount, call 1-877/CPA-EXAM, and tell them you
are a member of TSCPA.
Click here for more information about Becker CPA exam review courses,
or visit www.beckercpa.com, call
1-800/232-0311 or contact Whitney Lawson at
wlawson@beckerreview.com.
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| Young CPA Conference | ||||||
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Sure, you might
not need the CPE, but the Young CPA Conference will have informational
sessions including: Powering New Growth -
Moving Tennessee to a Sustainable Economy, Building Financial Security in
an Uncertain World, Working with Other Generations, Tax Update, A&A
Update and more. Plus,
there’s a networking reception on Thursday evening at Bailey's
Pub & Grille, which is a great opportunity to mingle with
up-and-coming CPAs from across the state.
Member Discount Fee: $135 |
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| CPA Exam Myths Debunked | ||||||
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Questions about the CPA exam? This article has the answers to the most commonly asked questions about the CPA exam. |
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| Are You Employable? | ||||||
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For some people, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" is a guiding principle. And if you've found one job, you can certainly find another. You know all you need to know about job hunting, right? If you find your job hunt isn't giving you anything but a stress headache, maybe it's time for a refresher.
Click here to read the full article. |
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| The Interview That'll Bag a Job | ||||||
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In recent weeks, recruiters for Consolidated Container Co. have seen job candidates arrive up to an hour early for interviews. Other candidates have alluded to financial hardships while in the hot seat, and one person even distributed bound copies of documents describing projects he completed for past employers. These sorts of tactics aren't exactly winners. In today's ultracompetitive job
market, even getting an interview is a feat. Yet recruiters and hiring
managers say many unemployed candidates blow the opportunity by appearing
desperate or bitter about their situations - often without realizing it. |
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| Paying For Grad School: Tips From an Insider | ||||||
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By Douglas Drake, Young Money, www.youngmoney.com
From a purely economic perspective,
going to grad school is an easy decision. According to the U.S. Census
Bureau, adults with a master's, doctoral, or professional degree earn an
average of $79,946 a year, while those with just a bachelor's degree earn
an average of $54,689. However, figuring out how to pay for that advanced
degree can be difficult.
Click here to read the full article. |
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| Renter's Insurance: Be Prepared if the Worst Happens | ||||||
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As a renter, you may not have the obligation to insure the structure where you live, but your possessions are at risk if a catastrophe should strike. Your landlord carries a policy that protects the building, but when it comes to your possessions, you're on your own. Fire, lightening, theft, and other disasters can leave you without your furniture, electronics, clothing, and other personal belongings.
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here to read the full article. |
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| Evaluating A Job Offer | ||||||
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360 Degrees of Financial Literacy, www.360financialliteracy.com If you're considering changing jobs, you're not alone. Today, few people stay with one employer until retirement. It's likely that at some point during your career, you'll be looking for a new job. You may be looking to make more money or seeking greater career opportunities. Or, you may be forced to look for new employment if your company restructures. Whatever the reason, you'll eventually be faced with an important decision: When you receive an offer, should you take it? You can find the job that's right for you by following a few sensible steps.
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here to read the full article. |
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| Scholarship winners from Rhodes College were in attendance at the February Memphis chapter meeting. Pictured are Pam Church, Rhodes faculty and TSCPA member, students Devon Rinker, Amber James, Sara Gochnauer, Hunter Chandler and TSCPA Chair-Elect David Curbo. | ||||||
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| The Nashville Chapter presented a $1,000 scholarship check to Trevecca Nazarene University at the March chapter meeting. Professor Allen Jinnette attended with a group of students to accept the check. Pictured are: (left to right) Professor Allen Jinnette, Michael Duke, Dennis Miruka, Nate Hill, Brandon Puckett, Allie Gray, Ming Wang, Clifton Smith and Angie Nyirahirwa. | ||||||
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