Accounting Degrees Soar to Record Heights
More than 66,000 students achieved bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting in the 2007-08 school year, surpassing the previous year's record by more than three percent.

Mobility Initiative Eliminates Barriers, Marks National Success
In a show of collaboration, 45 states — including Indiana — have successfully passed mobility laws in order to minimize licensing barriers and better serve consumers.

AICPA President Addresses Top Accounting Issues
AICPA President & CEO Barry Melancon recently spoke on hot topics including: tax preparer registration, fair value accounting, regulation and IFRS.

"Start Here, Go Places" Web Site Offers New Features for Students
The newly redesigned AICPA web site allows students to customize an interactive career path and envision themselves employed as a CPA.

PCAOB Adopts Auditing Standard and Issues Concept Release
The new standard provides a framework to evaluate judgments and avoid engagement deficiencies in the process. The PCAOB also issued a concept release on requiring the engagement partner to sign the audit report.

International Financial Reporting Standards
The Financial Crisis Advisory Group published recommendations related to standard setting during the global financial crisis.

Social Networking
Discover why establishing a social media presence is a valuable tool for building business relationships.

Tax Preparer Registration
The IRS calls on the public for input in the effort to ensure high standards for all tax preparers.

Tips to Save You Money During Software Vendor Negotiations
SearchCIO.com (7/15/09)

Vendor contract negotiations are important when it comes to getting the best deal for your money. Make sure your voice is heard, and take time to understand relationships.

Sponsored by: Information, Inc.

FINAL CHANCE TO PAY DUES!
Hurry — if you don't pay your INCPAS dues by Aug. 10 your membership will be dropped and you'll be required to pay a $50 reinstatement fee to renew. Renew by mail, fax to (317) 726-5005, or phone at (317) 726-5000 TODAY! Don't miss out on members-only discounts and benefits you can't get anywhere else.

Notice the New Look?
The Society unveiled its new brand recently, including a fresh, new look to CPA ePerspective and social media buttons that allow you to share your thoughts on the CPA profession. We want to know what you think. Click on the links below and tell us!

Career Opportunities

Thinking of making a career change? The Society offers CareerBank.com, a job search tool. Check out this opportunity:

Tax Manager — 1st Source Bank, headquartered in South Bend, is seeking a tax accountant to prepare federal and state income tax returns, coordinate property tax functions and oversee sales tax functions, including return filings, timely payments and law changes. Bachelor's degree in accounting/business required; CPA preferred.

Loosen up, mix it up. The Indiana CPA Society is having a series of parties, and we're hoping you'll join us. Our new fall young pros party series, takes the ties, suits, high heels and business card exchanges out of the evening and replaces it with entertainment. Space is limited — register for a party today!