CPATrack News

CPA Career Primer: An Unbiased Overview of Career Options for CPAs

11.25.09– An overview of the career options for CPAs, this primer, written by Paul Kunin, CPA, covers the options available to CPAs and the pros and cons of each option. Kunin reveals in-depth analysis on public accounting - large firms, private industry - large companies, private industry - small companies, and public accounting - small firms.

Historic Merger Between ALPFA and NHBA

11.09.09– National Hispanic Business Association (NHBA) to merge with the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) creating an organization with over 14,000 members nation-wide.

CPA ranks 6th in CNN's Best Jobs for 2009!

10.20.09– Great pay and superior growth prospects. Work that's meaningful. Those are some of the qualities we looked for when selecting America's best jobs.

Why Social Networking is an Important Tool for Effective Job Hunting

10.08.09– Thanks to social media and social networking, it is easier than ever to meet new people and stay in touch with friends and family. But social networking is not just personal anymore. Nowadays, it has become an essential tool for effective job hunting—and can give you the edge you need to get the position that you want.

CBT-e launch date set for January 1, 2011

10.02.09– The new Uniform CPA exam, known as CBT-e (Computer Based Test - evolution) will go into effect on January 1, 2011.

College Professors: We Need IFRS

09.28.09– Faculty in a new KMPG survey see U.S. economy, students impacted without adoption of global accounting standards.

How to Clean Up Your Online Reputation

09.16.09– Maybe it wasn’t such a great idea to post that video from your bachelor party in Vegas. Or to include a recipe for pot brownies in your otherwise above-board food blog. Or to rant about your former employer -- specifically, about the CEO’s bad haircut and body odor -- on an industry message board.

Making the Most of LinkedIn

09.10.09– Whether you are looking for a job, trying to generate new business, researching competitors, or simply establishing connections, LinkedIn can help.