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MACPA’s High School
Leaders Conferences are Back and Better Then Ever
The 6th Annual High School Leaders Conferences are designed to inspire and
motivate high school students to consider accounting as a career choice.
High school educators from across the state are invited to bring seven of
their brightest college-bound students to participate in this exciting
educational event. Attendance for educators and students is complimentary.
Dates and locations are as follows:
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 – Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti
Thursday, February 7, 2008 – Oakland University, Rochester
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 – Michigan State University, East Lansing
Friday, February 22, 2008 – Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo
Thursday, February 28, 2008 – Wayne State University, Detroit
Students get a glimpse into all facets of the profession from seasoned CPAs,
new professionals and current college students. For more information about
the High School Leaders Conferences or to register, please go
online
or contact the MACPA Members Services Department at 248.267.3700.
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Race for the Cure® With
the MACPA
The MACPA will be celebrating its fifth participating in the Komen Detroit
Race for the Cure®, and second year as a sponsor. The
17th Annual Komen Detroit Race for the Cure® will be on Saturday, May 31
beginning at Comerica Park in Detroit. The MACPA is encouraging all members
to get involved by joining the MACPA team. Seventy-five percent of the money
raised from the Race will go to support local breast health education,
breast cancer screening and breast cancer treatment projects. Help save
lives by
registering for the Race as a member of the MACPA team. For more
information please contact Nicole
Shepard at 248.267.3700.
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Tax Season Fun Facts
The IRS began the e-file program in 1986 as a pilot project in three cities:
Cincinnati, Phoenix and Raleigh-Durham, N.C. That year, there were 25,000
tax returns filed electronically. The e-file program expanded nationwide in
1990 and 4.2 million tax returns were filed. In 2007, e-file totaled nearly
80 million tax returns, representing about 57 percent of all returns. Almost
two-thirds of all Michigan taxpayers e-filed their 2006 income tax returns,
placing Michigan third in the nation when it comes to e-filing.
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Feed the Pig Captures
Prestigious Awards; “360 Degrees” Garners Awards, Too
The AICPA received 15 MarCom Awards and nine Hermes Creative Awards from the
Association of Marketing & Communication Professionals. More than half
the awards were for the Institute’s Feed the Pig (www.feedthepig.org)
campaign, a national partnership with the Ad Council. This public-service
program is designed to help Americans ages 25 to 34 prepare for long-term
financial security. The AICPA’s 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy program
won a gold award for its web site,
www.360financialliteracy.org.
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MACPA Member Named to
IRS Advisory Committee
The IRS announced the selection of 20 new members – including a Michigan CPA
– of the
Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC), which provides
an organized public forum for discussion of relevant tax administration
issues between IRS officials and representatives of the public. Barbara
McArthur, CPA of Detroit, is vice president, manager, tax planning and
analysis with Comerica Incorporated.
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Advice From a
Professional
Steven Lane
Accounting Consultant
The Siegfried Group (Detroit Office)
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Western Michigan University
Years in profession: 14+
Steven Lane, CPA, became a certified public accountant because he liked
math in high school and was more analytical in his thinking versus creative.
He graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelors in Accounting
and then completed the CPA exam to earn his CPA designation. Lane recommends
pursuing a CPA license because it demonstrates commitment, knowledge and is
highly sought in public and private accounting. He is currently a director
at The Siegfried Group, an accounting resourcing firm in Detroit. He
provides temporary services to fortune 500/1000 companies during critical
times of need. “I obtain a great deal of experience working with numerous
companies of different sizes, on different projects. I love the opportunity
to display expertise in a variety of areas to help clients achieve their
targeted goals,” Lane commented.
Lane on the benefits of becoming a CPA
There are many benefits to becoming a CPA. “Employment opportunities;
obtaining the CPA designation opens many doors for extended career
development,” said Lane. He also noted that in his line of work, clients
strongly prefer working with certified public accountants when choosing
professionals for special projects.
Lane’s recommendations for student’s studying to be a CPA
He said that if you enjoy your classes in college and have a passion for the
profession, you will find a very rewarding career as an accountant. Lane’s
advice, “Remain active in networking circles, continue to develop strong
analytical and communication skills, and develop short and long term goals.”
Lane’s tips for students studying for the CPA exam
“Remain focused on progress, not perfection, when studying. You will never
fully master every rule or concept. If you need outside motivation take an
external review course,” said Lane. He recommends Becker CPA Review or going
through Walsh College for help.
Additional thoughts from Lane on becoming a CPA
“Dedication to accounting provides future leadership and management
opportunities, which are highly sought by the public and can be very
rewarding financially,” Lane said.
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15
Biggest Job Seeker Mistakes
You talk too fast. You avoid eye contact. You ask too many questions. You
wear too much perfume. You lie about your work history. You show up late to
interviews. You don’t do your research. And you wonder why you haven’t
gotten a job yet? There’s no such thing as an error-free job search, says
Eli Davidson, business coach and author of “Funky to Fabulous.” Most
mistakes can be avoided with a little attentiveness.To read this article in its entirety please go to
CareerBuilder.com.
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