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Can saving money be fun? Students give it a try

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:55:09 +0000

Thousands of students around the world have been given the challenge of adding fun to a task that many find difficult, if not impossible – saving money.

Need more CPE hours? Consider transient training

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:47:31 +0000

If you're feeling the grind of accumulating 40 hours of CPE by the end of the year, you don't necessarily have to sit through a Yellow Book Auditing class because that's what's near your office. It's not too late to incorporate learning with some fun in the sun by 12/31.

Getting the most from live CPE training

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:10:50 +0000

Smart CPAs are doing more than just fulfilling their state board requirements, they are trying to squeeze the most value out of their continuing education.

Though accounting has often been called "recession-proof," no job is completely safe. That's why career advisers urge accountants to develop skills that will make them difficult to replace by carefully choosing the best training options.

Take advantage of changes in education credits and deductions in 2009

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:00:05 +0000

Many more taxpayers may be able to take advantage of education credits and deductions for 2009 because of changes enacted in American Recovery and Investment Act (the stimulus bill or ARRA) and other legislation. One change allows families saving for college to use popular 529 plans to pay for a student's computer-related technology needs. Under another change, using the American Opportunity credit (formerly the HOPE credit), which raises the income thresholds for eligibility, more parents and students will be able to use a federal education credit to pay part of the cost of col

Online CPE courses can keep career on track

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:09:57 +0000

As the clock continues ticking toward the December 31 CPE deadline, some accountants are turning to online education to meet their requirements without disrupting their work routines.

In fact, the convenience and flexibility of online CPE is one of its strongest attractions. Learning can be done during lunch, at night, or on weekends. It's generally less expensive than live CPE, and online courses have become fairly sophisticated, offering immediate feedback and strong interaction, says Apex CPE, which offers online CPE for CPAs.