Category: Certified Exams

  • Thanksgiving Day    November 22 2012 Someone asked for more time to post an assignment which involved a report on the balance sheet and equity section of a public company. While the student was working Friday thru Sunday, I asked about today, which elicited a repsonse of  what, study on Thanksgiving! When Mike Phelps (winner…

  • Tuesday November 13 2012 The plan is for all accounting classes meeting at 5:30 Nov 13 or Nov 14 to assemble in the large auditorium 196 which we have reserved. We are of course inviting all interested accounting students from the day classes to attend one or both evenings as well. Student Memberships are $35…

  • Tuesday October 30 2012 The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy has produced a video explaining the application process to become a CPA. 

  • Thursday October 25 2012  The plan is for all accounting classes meeting at 5:30 Nov 13 or Nov 14 to assemble in the large auditorium 196  which we have reserved.  We are of course inviting all interested accounting students from the day classes to attend one or both evenings as well. Student Memberships are $35 and…

  • ThursdayOctober 25 2012 ALEKS  is a personalized on line self taught accounting tutorial delivered by McGraw  Hill. I have had students subscribe and substantialllyimprove even over the Christmas holidays. Click the link and take a look, ALEKS is offering a free trial for the first few days. Quantum  is a similar program offered I notice…

  • Tuesday October 23 2012 Transition Plan for 2013 CIA Exam ReleasedIn 2013, The IIA is revising the examination required to earn the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation from four parts to three parts. Program enrollees in the process of earning the designation but who have not yet completed the exam should use The CIA Transition Planning…

  • Weekend October 21 2012 We are planning two nights of Information about Professional Accounting in general and the benefits of joining the San Antonio CPA Society in particular. These will take place on November 13 and 14 at 5:30 PM in the large auditorium at Brook City Base. More information here as things develop.  Luis…

  • Thursday Sept 27 2012 Understand that I have no financial relationship wiht the Gleim organization. I used their materials successfullywhen I passed the CPA exam on my first attempt. Gleim is offering an opportunity to become their campus rep here at TAMUSA. And they are asking that the person selected participate in the IMA student…

  • Friday September 7 2012 I was visiting with a former student yesterday. She works in a school system. I suggested she pursue a specific certification in that field. And sure enough the Texas Association of School Business Officials offers three different certifications. Interestingly these have clearly been created specifically for someone in the school business. There…

  • Thursday Sept 6 2012 Please see my post regarding SA CPA Career Night Sept 28. Amanda Talaat and former SA CPA President Tracy Merrit will be here at  5: 30 PM Monday Sept 17.  We will have Profesor Green, Barrera, and Elam classes meet together to learn about the advantages of being a student member…