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CPA Review Auction

05.09.13– Planning to sit for the CPA Exam and enroll in a CPA Review course? Then check out the MSCPA's auction to benefit the Educational Foundation. ExamMatrix, Kaplan, and Roger CPA Review have all generously donated a full course and Becker CPA Review has generously donated two CPA Review courses at half-price.

Major Opportunities for Minority Accounting Students

03.26.13– Major Opportunities for Minority Accounting Students Thread created by E. Bernard Goodrich II 2013 AICPA® Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop In partnership with State CPA Societies CPAs, the AICPA Foundation hosts the Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop. It is an all-expenses-paid event for college students of ethnically diverse backgrounds interested in learning about pursuing an accounting career and becoming a CPA. Apply now at www.ThisWayToCPA.com/ASLW. Email bgoodrich@aicpa.org for further information. Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop The Ohio Society of CPAs * Dublin, OH * May 16 – 17, 2013 Alabama Society of CPAs * Montgomery, AL * June 13 – 14, 2013 American Institute of CPAs® * Durham, NC * June 27 – 28, 2013 2013-14 AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students With financial awards of up to $5,000, the AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students encourages underrepresented minorities in accounting to pursue accounting as a major and ultimately enter into the CPA profession. Apply now at www.ThisWayToCPA.com/MinorityScholarship. Email scholarships@aicpa.org for further information. Stop receiving emails on this subject.

Congratulations to Foxborough High School for their 3rd Place Finish in the AICPA's 2013 Project Innovation Challenge

03.18.13– Foxborough High School took home 3rd place in the AICPA's National 2013 Project Innovation competition. Their third place finish netted the team $2,000 in scholarship money and $1,000 for their school.

The IRS will be accepting applications for entry level Special Agents and Tax Compliance Officers

02.22.13– The IRS will be accepting applications for entry level Special Agents and Tax Compliance Officers in March. MSCPA student members are receiving advance notice to give them a head start in taking the preliminary steps so they can submit an application as soon as the postings become official. Positions require US citizenship and a BS or MS degree in accounting. Graduating seniors may apply.

Check out the latest issue of Sum News!

02.12.13– The latest edition of Sum News is available online.

Save the Date: The Next Step - April 11th, 2013

01.30.13– This special workshop, organized by the MSCPA and hosted by PwC, is designed for the college student who intends to work in a public accounting firm. The event will be held April 11th, 2013. Please stay tuned for more information.

MSCPA Outstanding Educator Award - Nominate Your Professor!

01.24.13– Some professors have a profound impact on your development. They expose you to new ways of thinking and help you to push your boundaries. For accounting students that boundary is typically the business world and professors that can bridge the boardroom to the classroom can make all the difference. If this brings to mind a certain professor, you may want to consider nominating them for the MSCPA Outstanding Educator of the Year.

Accountants in Demand as Regulatory Climate Tightens

01.14.13– A Boston Business Journal article highlighting the hiring boom in the accounting industry. The MSCPA's very own Barbara Iannoni is quoted.