The EDGE - January 2012 

Want a Career in Education? Here’s What You Need to Know
One of the most popular Young CPA Network Webcasts held was on pursuing a career as an academic. Whether you attended the presentation or missed it, this article gives you insight on the kinds of advanced degrees you’ll need, salary expectations, and more.

Maintaining a Non-Biased Work Environment
Do you foster an inclusive work environment? As a supervisor, future team leader, or partner, the way you perceive people of different gender, lifestyle, and race can have a very positive, or sometimes negative, impact on your hiring decisions, annual evaluation reviews, and other areas.

Pay Attention to Your Financial Health
You do what you can to advise others on maintaining their financial health, but are you taking your own advice and securing your financial future? You’ll want to consider many options, including health insurance, long-term disability, 401(k) and investment plans.

Last Chance to Support Independent Board for Private Companies - Comment Letters Due January 14
The deadline is fast approaching for members to send the Financial Accounting Foundation a comment letter supporting the creation of an independent standard setter for private company financial reporting in response to FAF’s Plan to Establish the Private Company Standards Improvement Council. Last year the Blue Ribbon Panel on Standard Setting for Private Companies, sponsored by the AICPA, FAF and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, recommended that a new board set exceptions and modifications in U.S. GAAP for private companies, with such a board having the authority to act without ratification by the Financial Accounting Standards Board. FAF’s proposal requires decisions of the planned council to be subject to the FASB approval process. The one FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM would remain. Send a comment letter now - it takes just 30 seconds. The comment period closes this Saturday. Visit aicpa.org/privateGAAP for more information.

Registration is open for CITP credential exam
Beginning July 25, you must pass the CITP exam to apply for and attain the AICPA Certified Information Technology Professional credential. This requirement does not affect existing CITP credential holders. July 20 is the deadline to register for the exam, to be held July 25 through Aug. 31. Register for the CITP exam.

Beyond Membership. Be Accountable.  
How can your tax-deductible contribution strengthen the future of your profession? In more ways than you can imagine. As a CPA, you are a member of a growing, vibrant professional community that has bestowed great opportunities upon you. As you plan your future, you may be considering ways in which you can help ensure a bright future for the profession, and for the next generation of CPAs.

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Deadline for Submissions to Raising Financially Fit Families Approaching
The AICPA’s first book for a consumer audience, tentatively titled Raising Financially Fit Families, will be filled with lessons provided by CPAs from all over the country. The goal is to help consumers understand more about their finances, learn saving and budgeting strategies and--most importantly--instill good saving and spending habits in children. The submission deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. For more information, click here. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Heather O’Connor.