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Welcome
to PICPA Student News for March
This
month's features include:
Act Now on Student Programs
Send Your Scholarship Application Today!
The PICPA scholarship deadline is only days away. Don’t delay any longer, and make sure your applications are in by March 15. PICPA has 20 new scholarships for accounting majors each year, and many are renewable! For the application and eligibility requirements, visit www.CPAzone.org.
Student Writing Competition
The Student Writing Competition April 13 deadline is quickly approaching, so now is the time to complete your entry and submit a chance to win $2,000. Don't miss the opportunity to weigh in on the topic "Assessing the Impact of Frequent Financial Information Restatements." Time is running out. Make your opinion known! Information on the competition can be found on the Web.
Upcoming Events
Hershey Bears Hockey Night
The South Central Chapter invites you to watch the 2006 Calder Cup Champion Hershey Bears on April 7. The Hershey Bears, the farm team for the AHL Washington Capitals, will be playing the Norfolk Admirals. Tickets sell quickly, so register now. For more information and to register, visit the online event page.
Power Provided by PICPA
Do you ever wonder…
- What is business casual or what clothing is office appropriate?
- Should you answer your cell phone at work?
- How to hold a glass, a plate of hors d'oeuvres, and network at the same time?
Join us April 25, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., at the Hilton Philadelphia, City Line Ave., as Jonna Martin shares her proven tips on business and networking etiquette, and Francesca Zampaglione, CPA, shows us how to dress for success with some great shopping tips. For more information and to register, visit the online event page.
Southwestern Chapter Dinner
College students are invited to a special Southwestern Chapter Dinner program on April 25 at Westmoreland County Community College. The program will feature Edward Wirth of the criminal investigations division of the IRS. For more details on this program and to register, visit the Southwestern Chapter home page.
Attend a PICPA Conference for Free!
This year, PICPA is offering college and graduate students an opportunity to attend select state conferences for free! Go to www.cpazone.org and click on Free Conference Admission to find out more about this special offer. The first offering is for PICPA’s Women's Conference. Registration for students must be completed over the phone. Additional conferences will soon follow!
AICPA Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop for Minority Students
From May 31 to June 2, AICPA is hosting a workshop in Peachtree City, Georgia, for minority students. Accounting professionals from public accounting firms and private industry will lead workshops focused on enhancing leadership, team building, presentation, and communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity for accounting students in their fourth and/or fifth year of studies to convene and enhance their understanding of the benefits of a CPA career. For eligibility requirements and the application, please visit the AICPA Web site. The deadline for submissions is April 12, 2007. Due to limited spacing, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Exam Tips
CPA Exam Alert
This newsletter includes 2006 passing rates, candidate scoring issues, and more. For more information on the CPA Exam, visit
www.cpa-exam.org.
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