CPATrack News

Local Teen Wins Four Major Accounting Medals at International Competition

07.07.11– Vanessa Pham, a junior at Pembroke High School, recently won four major medals at the 2011 DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) International Career Development Conference. To prepare for the event Pham trained under Bridgewater State University professor Dr. Patricia Bancroft. Like Rocky training under Mic, Bancroft drilled Pham several hours a week and introduced her to various accounting topics. Pham received guidance from other professors in the BSU accounting department in their particular specializations. Congratulations Vanessa and great work Patricia & the BSU accounting department.

MSCPA Fall Career Fair/Networking Expo Date Announced

06.30.11– The MSCPA Fall Career Fair/Networking Expo will be held on Tuesday, October 18th at the Sheraton Boston, 39 Dalton St, Boston. Meet employer representatives from public, private and governmental sectors at the MSCPA Career Fair/Networking Expo. The Career Fair & Networking Expo will begin at 2:00 for Professionals-in-transition, and 3:00 for Entry level and students.

Accounting is One of the Top Growing Employment Sectors

06.10.11– The number of jobs is projected to grow 22 percent by 2018 in the accounting field.

Student Newsletters Now Availible on CPAtrack

06.08.11– Our quarterly student newsletters will now be available through a link on CPAtrack.com

Survey for Minority Accounting Student or Young Professional

06.08.11– AICPA Survery for their CPA Horizons 2025 initiative.

Tips to Interviewing at the Big 4

05.25.11– This is an article with great tips for interviewing at a Big 4 Accounting Firm. However, the tips are really valuable for any interview.

Learn How the CPA Exam is Scored

05.24.11– Ever wonder how exactly they score the CPA Exam? Well wonder no more, the Journal of Accountancy has published a detailed article on how the scoring process.

Check out this great accounting music video, "Teach Me How to Balance"

05.09.11– Umass Amherst Accounting Professor Cathy West challenges her students to come up with entertaining videos that teach accounting concepts. One student, Paul Markham, created a standout video called "Teach Me How to Balance".