Welcome to PICPA Student News for January

This month's features include:

Member Profile of Anthony J. Razzano, CPA
Anthony J. Razzano, CPA, is the owner of Razzano Consulting LLC, Razzano Holdings LLC, and the New Castle Thunder Franchise of the North American Football League (NAFL). Anthony is also the chief financial officer of the NAFL. He says his CPA designation and expertise in accounting are big reasons for his achievements. Check out his profile at www.CPAzone.org.

Planning Ahead for the CPA Exam
A lot of steps go into preparing for the CPA Exam, so plan ahead. CPA Exam applications can be obtained online or by calling CPA Examination Services at (800) 272-3926. You should allow eight weeks from the date your application is postmarked for processing. After applying you will receive your Notice to Schedule (NTS). Schedule your test as soon as possible because your NTS is only valid for six months. For more information on the CPA Exam, visit www.cpazone.org.

Demand for New Grads
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), accounting is one of the most sought after majors by employers. Students with accounting degrees are not only desired by the big four companies, but also by large international companies.

E-mail Etiquette at Work
E-mails at work can get you into trouble. Each office has its own e-mail guidelines, so you need to be aware of what you send out. Some basic e-mail tips include:

• Don’t conduct personal business at work
• Proof read what you are writing
• Think before you hit “reply all”

Win Up to $15,000 with a PICPA Scholarship
PICPA offers 20 new scholarships for accounting majors each year. To be eligible for a PICPA scholarship, students must be enrolled in a Pennsylvania college or university, have at least 36 credit hours, and carry a minimum GPA of 3.0. Scholarship amounts go up to $15,000, and many are renewable! Applications are now available online only at www.CPAzone.org. Don’t delay. Submission deadline is March 15.

2007 Student Writing Competition
If you are a student with the urge to succeed in the field of accounting, PICPA encourages you to take part in the 2007 Student Writing Competition. This year's topic is "Assessing the Impact of Frequent Financial Information Restatements." First-, second-, and third-place students will receive $2,000, $1,000, and $800 respectively, with an excerpt of the winning essay being featured in the fall 2007 issue of the Pennsylvania CPA Journal. Don't miss this opportunity to bolster your worth in the eyes of professional recruiters. See the Student Writing Competition Web page for detailed topic and entry guidelines.

Get Involved
Here's your chance to have your voice heard! PICPA has many opportunities for students like you to get involved. We have committees to suit everyone's interests, including one devoted to high school and college students. Become a member of one of our committees today.

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