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The AICPA Talks to Going Concern About the New CPA Exam

01.17.11– Read about the new CPA Exam, which launched earlier this month, from the AICPA Examinations Team.

Massachusetts High School Accounting Conferences

01.05.11– High school students from as far away as Martha's Vineyard descended on the campuses of Bentley University and Babson College recently to attend the Society's "Is Accounting for Me? From College to Career" Conference. The 240 students representing 32 schools were handpicked by their teachers on the merits of their schoolwork and desire to pursue a degree in business or accounting.

Students from Elms College/UMass Named Top Team in the 2010 AICPA Accounting Competition

11.05.10– On October 22nd, 2010, the AICPA announced the top 10 teams in its 2010 Accounting Competition. The following teams have been chosen to move on to the second round and remain in the running to be awarded $10,000 in the finals!

What the 2011 Exam Changes Mean for You

10.26.10– Find out what's new and different in this easy reference guide created by the AICPA.

7 Jobs Companies Are Desperate to Fill

09.01.10– With unemployment nearing double digits, it's hard to imagine there are jobs, ready for the taking but it's true. Many companies are hiring, and can't fill their slots fast enough. Investopedia lists the seven top jobs companies are desperate to fill, and how you can qualify. Guess what is number 1?

Most Valuable Degrees - Accounting Ranks #3

08.03.10– What makes a degree valuable? Career opportunities? Starting salaries? Time to completion? Versatility? Our answer is: all of the above. With back-to-school season in full force, we've compiled our list of Most Valuable Degrees based on these criteria. And without further ado...the Most Valuable Degrees go to...

IRS Highlights Job Opportunities for New Grads on YouTube

07.09.10– The Internal Revenue Service today announced the availability of a new job search tool on YouTube dedicated to helping job seekers learn about employment opportunities at the IRS.

Thank You to the MSCPA's Student Outreach Speakers Bureau

06.04.10– Thank you to all the volunteers who contributed their time and energy this academic semester to visit classrooms, attend career fairs, and participate in panel discussions with high school and college level students, all over the state. These CPA and accounting professionals discussed a variety of topics with these students, including careers in accounting, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and the profession as a whole.