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Advice from a Professional
Lawrence V. Roth, CPA
CPA, Registered Investment Consultant, Life Insurance Advisor at Roth and
Company, CPAs, P.C.
35 years in the profession
“The benefits of working as a CPA are many,” Roth said. “I have become a
true professional, knowing more about taxation, financial planning, trust
planning, money management, tax preparation for individual, corporations,
non-profit corporations and trust tax returns. Most importantly, I have
learned how to partner with many other types of businesses.”
Roth on “Why Become a CPA”
“I recommend that students consider becoming a CPA for many reasons, just as
I did,” he said. “They will then have an opportunity for better employment
positions, to be self-employed or branch out to other professions including
insurance brokerage, banking, cost accounting, manufacturing accounting or
become a large company President or Chief Executive Officer
(CEO).”
“Not just anyone can become a CPA. It takes experience, dedication to
studying and a dedication to achieve a license that is widely respected by
business and government leaders throughout the world.”
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MAF Raffle Supports
Students Like You
Supported by the MACPA, the 2006 Michigan Accountancy Foundation (MAF)
Scholarship Raffle garnered $5,415 in contributions toward the
Fifth/Graduate Year Scholarship Fund. A Palace Suite for a Detroit Pistons
basketball game was won by MACPA Member David Micoff of Milford. The MAF
continually strives to raise funds for this scholarship program, which financially
assists accounting students in their fifth/graduate year of school. For more
information about the program, please download the
criteria page and
application form or contact the MACPA Membership Department at
248.267.3700.
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MACPA Student Membership has Its Benefits
You’re a student member of MACPA, but have you taken advantage of all of the
benefits that the Association offers to students? Nearly 90% of all CPAs and
related accounting professionals in Michigan are members of the MACPA. Along
with the valuable networking opportunities,
membership with the MACPA provides you with:
- Access to
internships,
scholarships,
job postings and career resources listed on our members-only web site.
- The ability to
post your
resume free on the MACPA web site, which can be viewed by the
Association’s thousands of members.
- Information,
tutorials and
specially priced products to help you pass the CPA exam.
- Opportunities to network with CPA professionals and build your resume by
volunteering in various community-based events and MACPA task forces. Volunteering also allows you to waive your MACPA membership
dues in some situations.
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Special member prices on insurance, UPS shipping, office supplies, credit card
programs and more.
The MACPA also has an Academic and Career Services Department to assist you
as you continue to pursue your CPA credentials.
Please contact the
MACPA Membership Department for more information on these and other
valuable student member benefits.
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2007 MACPA High
School Leaders Conference Enlightens Young Minds
It’s time for the 2007 MACPA High School Leaders Conference! As an MACPA
member, this is your opportunity to share your college experience and
information about your career choice. You might just inspire a student to
follow in your footsteps. Please join the MACPA to help advocate and promote the
profession to these young minds.
Conferences will be held at the following locations:
Tuesday, January 30, 2007 – Michigan State University
Tuesday, February 6, 2007 – Oakland University
Tuesday, February 13, 2007 – Aquinas College
Wednesday, February 21, 2007 – Western Michigan University
Tuesday, February 27, 2007 – Wayne State University
If you are available to attend, please contact the Membership Department at
248.267.3700 or e-mail Michelle DiDomenico at
mdidomenico@michcpa.org for
more information.
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Keep Your Guard Up at the
Interview
As a newly graduated college student ready to make your way in the
professional world, the interview process can be difficult and confusing. An
article from Monster.com provides several interviewing tips to help you
avoid common blunders.
- Arrive early
- Don’t Babble or Ramble
- Respect everyone
- Don’t get too comfortable
- Don’t drink (if interview is conducted at a social event)
- Avoid hot topics
For more tips like these and other information regarding resumes,
internships and the job search, visit
www.monster.com.
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