In this issue:

Accounting Days @ East, West & Metro Campuses

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Dress for Success; CGMA news;

VITA Tax Clinic Info

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Faculty Spotlight; CPA info;

Franklin U.; This Way to CPA

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7 Secrets to Success; Co-Op experience; CollegeCentral

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Fall Student Leadership Conference; Area CPA Firm recognized

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Scholarship information April Deadlines Approaching

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N e e d E l e c t i v e s ? — C o u r s e e n r o l l m e n t u p

i n t h e s e A c c o u n t i n g / F i n a n c e o f f e r i n g s

2014 Calendar of events: April 1 AICPA scholarship deadline April 8 Accounting Conversations-East April 14 Dress for Success Runway & Shop at Western Campus Apr 23 Accounting Career Day-West Apr 25 OSCPA, MDS, Franklin U. Accounting info night at West May 2 Diversity in Accounting Metro Campus May 12 Franklin Open house at Brunswick

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@ East Campus

Rescheduled Accounting Conversations is set to happen this year on April 8 at East Campus with Prof. Doug Gunnerson and Co-Op and Career Services Specialist Matt Kelly. This years’ special guest is Ms. Meltrice Borders. She will speak about her job respons-ibilities and advancement at Forest City Enterprises. Other participants include: Accountemps, the Ohio Society of CPAs and our own career specialists.

@ Western Campus

Accounting Career Day, April 23, 2014 noon-2pm West Campus. Learn about accounting career paths from four greater Cleveland professionals. David Bongorno, VP Planning & Finance Towlift, Inc. Rich Bongorno, CFO Zapis Capital Group, Joe Wagner, Quality Assurance Mgr, Tri-C, & Dr. Tom Hrubec, Franklin U. Accounting Chair. Pizza lunch provided complements of Franklin University. Career specialist, Dennis Joyce will be there as well.

Aspire, Diversity in Accounting event at Metro Campus to be held Friday, May 2, 2014 from 9am-2pm. This event is designed for, but not limited to minority stu-dents. Lunch will be provid-ed by the Ohio Society of CPAs. Contact Prof. John Bongorno at 216-987-6131 for more info.

A c c o u n t i n g D a y s

Payroll ACCT1030, QuickBooks ACCT2520, Personal Finance FIN1061 Also stay tuned for new Finance electives this Fall: 1. Intro to Investments/Financial Planning Topics (1st 8 weeks) 2. Intro to Insurance & other Financial Planning Topics (2nd 8 weeks)

Together processing over 1,000 tax returns for the community, students help prepare returns and build their portfolio of accomplishments. Consider including the VITA tax training courses (ACCT2050) as an elective this coming fall and volunteer at our Campus clinic days next Spring.

Still looking to file your taxes for 2013? File Federal and State free:

MyFreeTaxes.com sponsors free eFile from the web for taxpayers with AGI of $58,000 or less sponsored by United Way and H&R

Clinic dates: Metro Campus: Saturdays, 9am-1pm, Feb 8—Mar 29 (closed March 15)

Western Campus: Fridays & Saturdays 10am-2pm Feb 1-April 5

Corp College West: Wednesdays 4:00-7:30pm, Feb 5—April 2 (closed March 12)

Eastern Campus—by appointment; email: jin.chen@tri-c.edu

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact your accounting professor.

V I T A T a x A s s i s t a n c e

A I C P A - C h a r t e r e d G l o b a l M a n a g e m e n t A c c o u n t a n t :

Management-accounting principles are proposed The CGMA designation was created to help people and businesses succeed. As we head toward 2015, there are several major releases from the AICPA and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, culminating in a universal exam in January. These releases are the foundational building blocks of the designation. Last week, the AICPA and CIMA proposed a consultation draft of the Global Management Accounting Principles©, providing a framework against which chief financial officers, senior finance professionals and nonexecutive directors with strategic and financial oversight can benchmark practices and processes and identify where improvements are desirable.

Read more at AICPA insights: Building a Foundation for the Future of Management Accounting — Arleen Thomas, 2/17/2014 posting.

Donations of professional attire accepted at all campuses for Dress for Success shop where students and staff can purchase cloth-ing for $5 or less. Event will be held in the Galleria at West from 10-2pm on April 14. Runway show with business students in pro-fessional attire will be from 11:30-12:30pm. Donate at the Career Centers. If interested in participating, contact one of the clubs listed below or Linda.Muren@tri-c.edu. We need volunteers.

D r e s s f o r S u c c e s s

The Tri-C Business Clubs, Phi Theta Kappa Career Centers , Drama Club & Faculty Senate

Professional Associations:

American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) American Woman’s Society of CPAs (ASWCPA) American Accounting Associa-tion (AAA) American Payroll Association (APA) American Institute of Profes-sional Bookkeepers (AIPB) Association of Government Accountants (AGA) Institute of Internal Auditors (IAA) Institute of Management Ac-countants (IMA) National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) National Association of Certi-fied Public Bookkeepers (NACPB) National Society of Accountants (NSA) Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA)

Professional Certifications:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Certified Global Management Ac-countant (CGMA)

Certified Management Accounting (CMA)

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Certified Bookkeeper (CB)

Enrolled Agent (EA)

CCC Accounting

faculty

Metro Campus Professor John Bongorno was recognized by the Ohio Society of CPAs in 2013 as the outstanding Ohio Two-Year Accounting Educator of the year. Congrats to Professor John Bongorno. Come see his brothers speak at West on April 24. Let’s see if there is any similarity.

F a c u l t y S p o t l i g h t

Did you know that many of our Account-ing professors have been nominated and/or awarded with the distinguished BESSE award for excellence in teaching? Care to guess Who?

Franklin University and Brunswick Corporate College

This year’s Open House event is scheduled for Monday, May 12. Guest speakers and giveaways! Plan to attend. Interested in 3 + 1 or 3+2 programs to earn your Accounting degree? See Wadzi Hoert, Franklin’s On-Campus recruiter for more information or contact Wadzi at 216-987-3565 or Wadzi.Hoert@franklin.edu Can’t wait? Wadzi will also be attending the CPA information night at

Which courses count towards my CPA? How many hours do I need to sit for the Exam?What are the best study tools? Which exam should I take first? Where can I find out more about Ohio requirements for the CPA? http://StartHereGoPlaces.com

CPA Ready? Where do I go to find out more?

3+1 Bachelors in Accounting from Franklin University

Or 3+2 and combine your Bachelors in Accounting with a Masters in Forensics.

Eastern Campus Dr. Lawrence Roman Asst Prof Doug Gunnerson Prof,John Malone Metropolitan Campus Prof John Bongorno Asst Prof Veronica Czekaj Western Campus Asst Prof Marguerite Nagy Assoc Prof Eric Primuth Asst Prof Linda Muren Asst Prof,John Capka Adjunct faculty Tanya Adams Larry Broers Claressa Collins Michael Delzceg Renee Eiland Michael Fegan Allan Fried Dr. Craig Foltin Dennis Gaukin Dr. Lorraine Hartley Martin Jacob Jason Januszewski Sidney Kaplan Lee Kareem Marianne Kerr Robert Kurilich Alan Larris Terry Long Walter Moss Marybeth Murphy Mark Novak Mirela Qirjazi Nikki Topoly Tutors: Kathleen Thompson Sorina Fekette Alan Fong Mary Grimes Stanley Sample Sheldon Brodsky

Learn More Attend: Our EVENING information session on Friday, APRIL 25, 2014,

from 6:30-9pm at Western Campus in Room WHTC 159 (park in A lot).

Topics: CPA Exam, CPA review courses, Franklin University 3+1 and 3+2 degree opps and acctg careers.

RSVP: Prof Eric Primuth at

eric.primuth@tri-c.edu

How do I become a CPA? 1. Got to college 2. Get an internship 3. Graduate with a degree in accounting 4. Study for the CPA exam 5. Fulfill the CPA license requirements in

your state

as well Job Board

Check out the Job Boards located within The Career Center s on each campus and also in the Technology Center at West—upper floor. Jobs are listed on College Central.com

C o l l e g e C e n t r a l

 Visit:  www.CollegeCentral.com/tri-c 

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Career Place Events

Career Fair at Metro March 20 Unified Technologies Center Room 229

Job Shadow day April 11

Dress for Success April 14 Western Campus 10-2pm Runway show 11:30am-12:30

Mock Interviews April 18 Career Center-West Campus

Don’t miss out! Check out:

CollegeCentral.com/tri-c

CareerServicesSpecialists

EasternCampus:TinaRomano‐AllenMetroCampus:LynnLeonMariaBrathwaiteWesternCampus:MariaSelosDennisJoyceWestshore:LynnLeon

C o - O p — E x p e r i e n c e M o v e m e n t

Sherwin Williams—multiple co-ops

Applied Industrial Technologies—SAP, Sar-banes Oxley, general accounting experience

Strang Klubnik—tax, general accounting

Liberty Tax—tax

Tri-C District Accounting—grants, bank reconciliations, general accounting

Scott Fetzer—general accounting, payables

Want to know where some of our Accounting Co-Ops are working and what they do?

OBM—accounting supervisor

If you are interested in joining the get experience movement, contact

Faculty Coordinators Co-op Field Experience

Asst. Prof. John Capka, Western Campus

Asst. Prof. Doug Gunnerson, East Campus

Or the career specialists at your campus.

Note Spot: Need a place to write a quick note ?…...

Accounting Today ranked the 10 fastest growing Accounting firms in the nation and Skoda Minotti ranked second in 2013. With headquarters in Mayfield Village, Ohio this presents our accounting students with potentially great opportunities for em-ployment.

For 22 years, Accounting Today has served as the premier news vehicle for the tax and accounting community. Coverage includes mergers and acquisitions, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and legislative updates, critical changes in tax laws, growth strategies and rapidly expanding client ser-vices, technology and financial planning. and sections dedicated to new products, staff promotions and appointments, and a calendar of events.

What would you think if CCC Accounting Students and Faculty started going places? Indianapolis is a 5-hour drive away. With the opportunity to network with IMA members, other university students and local businesses, this leadership conference is designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain insight and connections in the world of accounting.

If interested in attending this leadership conference this Fall, please email linda.muren@tri-c.edu. We will seek college funding to assist with expenses. Corporate sponsors of the 2014 event include:

Recognizing local leaders …..

To apply — go to AICPA.org and look up scholarship information. Check out the AICPA—Legacy Scholarship as well.

As an IMA Student member, you can learn about the accounting and financial management profession, explore your future career options, and build your résumé and professional network. We offer Student members access to many IMA membership benefits at significantly reduced rates: IMA Student membership fee of $39 (regularly $220)

Reduced CMA certification entrance and exam fees

Opportunity for a scholarship to attend the IMA Annual Conference & Exposition (Nov 2014)

IMA Student membership is available to individuals who are: Enrolled in at least six (6) under-graduate or graduate credit hours, or the equivalent, per semester Student membership can be held for a maximum of six (6) years. http://www.imanet.org

Professional Associations:

American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) American Woman’s Society of CPAs (ASWCPA) American Accounting Associa-tion (AAA) American Payroll Association (APA) American Institute of Profes-sional Bookkeepers (AIPB) Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (Acfe) Association of Government Accountants (AGA) Institute of Internal Auditors (IAA) Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) National Society of Accountants (NSA) Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA)

Accounting Temp Agencies:

Accountemps

Accounting Principals

NESCO Resource

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