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MISSISSIPPI SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

VOLUME XLVIII SEPTEMBER 2008

MSCPA Foundation Awards ScholarshipsScholarship checks totaling $23,000 have

been mailed to accounting students atMississippi colleges and universities.Members of the MSCPA Awards, Education &Scholarships Committee reviewed andapproved applications in July from studentsat institutions which award accountingdegrees. Scholarships are then reviewed andfunded through the MSCPA EducationFoundation.

To be eligible, students must be majoringin accounting, have completed their junioryear in preparation for their senior year orgraduate study, be a Mississippi resident,excel academically, be recommended by aprofessor, have a financial need and beinvolved in campus activities.

The scholarships include three $1,000scholarships to graduate students: theRoss/Nickey Scholarship and two Gary E.Thornton Memorial Scholarships. This yearundergraduate scholarships for $2,000 wereawarded to students at ten colleges/universities.

One scholarship winner is selected toreceive the HampKing Award. Thisaward was establishedto recognize andhonor the memory ofthe late Hamp Kingwho served asMississippi’s StateAuditor for manyyears. Dana ReneApperson ofPhiladelphia wasselected from allapplications for thishonor and will receive a second scholarshipcheck from the Mississippi Tax InstituteTrustees during their November meeting.Dana attends Mississippi State Universitywhere she has a 4.0 in accounting and a 4.0overall. Her participation in University clubsand organizations includes Beta GammaSigma, Beta Alpha Psi, Phi Kappa Phi,President’s Scholar, National Dean’s List,Mississippi State University Symphonic Band,Mississippi State University Colorguard(Captain 2007-2008), Sigma Alpha Lambda,Alpha Lambda Delta, National Society forCollegiate Scholars, and the National

Jonathan StephenAdcock

Dana Rene AppersonHamp King Award Winner

Nathan Alan Holloway

Karishma Patel

Nakia R. Stewart

Andrea Joy Boyer

Kelcie D. Messer

Katie Elizabeth Sinclair

James E. Strong III

Marina P. Gray

Joshua Lee Norris

Sarah Marie Speed

Laura Bailey Trussell

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Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants September 2008

Published Monthly by the

Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants

306 Southampton RowThe Commons

Highland Colony ParkwayRidgeland, MS 39157

PHONE: (601) 856-4244FAX: (601) 856-8255

E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

OFFICERS

PresidentJan Lewis, Jackson

Vice President/President-ElectBob Cunningham, Jackson

SecretaryBill Taylor, Water Valley

TreasurerStacy Thomas, Jackson

Immediate Past-PresidentLinda B. Keng, Jackson

Executive DirectorJack O. Coppenbarger

The CPA Newsletter is the officialpublication of the Mississippi Society ofCertified Public Accountants. TheNewsletter invites articles of interest to theprofession and gives credit to the author;however, it reserves the right to editarticles for correct spelling, wording andpunctuation.

Opinions expressed are not necessarilythe official policy of the MSCPA.Advertising is accepted in good faith thatthe product/services are of value stated.

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Scholars Honor Society. She is a Graduate FFAmember and active in Beatline Baptist Churchwhere she serves as Assistant Pianist, AssistantOrganist, Choir member and VBS teacher.

Jonathan Stephen Adcock of Madisonwas named the recipient of the Thomas A.Ross/Robert L. Nickey Scholarship, establishedin 1998 to honor their contributions to theaccounting profession. Ross, who died in2007, was an MSCPA Past President, long-timepractitioner and former State Board member.Nickey, who died in 2003, served as ExecutiveDirector of the MSCPA for 23 years. Jonathanattends Mississippi College where he has a 4.0in accounting and a 4.0 overall. He is activeon the Mississippi Collegian Newspaper asInteractive Editor, MC Friends ElementarySchool Tutoring Program, MC School ofBusiness Student Advisory Board and as a MCSchool of Business Graduate Assistant. He is amember of the Madison-Ridgeland YouthClub, First Baptist Church of Madison and theNational Alliance for Youth Sports. He holdsa Graduate Assistant Scholarship in theSchool of Business at MC.

Two graduate students have been namedwinners of the Gary E. Thornton MemorialScholarships, established in 1999 by Gary’swidow, Cathy. Gary was an active MSCPAmember and a former chair of theGovernmental A&A Committee. He died inMarch of 1999. Nathan Alan Holloway ofPontotoc attends Mississippi State Universitywhere he has a 3.8 in accounting and a 3.95overall. He is a member of Phi Theta Kappa,Beta Alpha Psi, Gamma Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi,serves as an accounting tutor, participates inIntramural Flag Football, and is a member ofShady Grove Baptist Church youth group. Heholds a graduate assistantship. Lauren BaileyTrussell of Petal attends the University ofSouthern Mississippi where she has a 4.0 inaccounting and a 4.0 overall. She is amember of Beta Alpha Psi, Vice PresidentComm. Service Spring 2008, and President-Fall 2008; Student Government AssociationCabinet, Director of Innovative Programs2007; Eagle Connection Student Recruiters2006 to 2008; Lambda Sigma Honor Society,Golden Key Honor Society, Phi Eta SigmaHonor Society, Alpha Lambda Delta HonorSociety, Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society,Phi Kappa Phi, Freshman Associates-FreshmanBranch of Student Government. She was aNicaraguan Mission Team Member 2002,2004, 2005, and 2006; member CartervilleBaptist Church Middle School Ministry Teamand a volunteer and donor to the PetalChildren’s Task Force.

The following undergraduate winners of$2,000 scholarships are listed alphabetically:

Andrea Joy Boyer of Sumrall attendsWilliam Carey University where she has a 4.0in Accounting and a 3.913 overall. She hasbeen an active member of the Society forAdvancement of Management since 2006 andserved as Executive Vice President during

2007-2008; member of the Dean’s BusinessStudent Advisory Council; student member ofthe Mississippi Association of PublicAccountants; member of the NationalScholars Honor Society. Since 2005 she hasbeen a participant in the Lamar County Relayfor Life and has been a fund raiser for LamarCounty for the American Cancer Society. Sheis an active member of the College Ministry atFirst Baptist Church in Sumrall and serves as amentor to young high school students.

Marina P. Gray of Petal attends BelhavenCollege where she has a 4.0 in accountingand a 3.94 overall. She completed her firstBachelor’s degree in June of 2003 with amajor in English Language and Literature(with German as a second language) and isscheduled to complete her second degree inMay of 2009. She has served as Secretary ofthe Accounting Club and is a member ofLakeland Presbyterian Church.

Kelcie D. Messer of Natchez attendsMississippi College where she has a 4.0 inaccounting and a 4.0 overall. She has servedas Secretary of the Accounting Society,member of Phi Theta Kappa AlumniAssociation, Nenamoosha Social Tribe and asa Cheerleader. She is active in the Ladies/Ministry of the Natchez Church of God, aSunday School Teacher for 4, 5, and 6 yearolds, served in the nursing home ministryand assisted with the media at church.

Joshua Lee Norris of Jackson attends theUniversity of Mississippi where he has a 3.83in accounting and a 3.91 overall. He is amember of Beta Alpha Psi where he served asVP of membership and programming; CollegeRepublicans serving as Treasurer andPresident; Sally McDonnell Barksdale HonorsCollege; Senior Class Executive Committee;and the Academic Affairs Committee for theAssociated Student Body. He is a member ofFirst Baptist Church of Jackson and was activein Boy Scouts of America attaining the rank ofEagle Scout.

Karishma Patel of Clarksdale attendsDelta State University where she has a 3.6 inaccounting and a 3.58 overall. She is amember of Student Accountants and BusinessAdministrators (SABA) serving as Historian fora year and member of the Business StudentAdvisory Council (BSAC) serving as Treasurer.

Katie Elizabeth Sinclair of Louisvilleattends the Mississippi University for Womenwhere she has a 3.86 in accounting and a3.77 overall. She is a member of the Institutefor Management Accountants, AccountingHonorary, Delta Mu Delta, Student AdvisoryBoard, Torch Honor Society, National ScholarsHonor Society, and was First Alternate atMUW as Most Beautiful. She is the 2008Winston County Miss Hospitality,participated in Relay for Life and Angel Treeand attends First Baptist Church.

Nakia R. Stewart of Woodville attendsJackson State University where she has a 3.84in accounting and a 3.75 overall. She is amember of the National Association of BlackAccountants, Accounting Society, Beta

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Central ChapterPresident RobMcElhaneypresented a$10,000contribution tothe MSCPAEducationFoundationduring theAugust CentralChaptermeeting. Giftsfrom MSCPAChapters,continuingsupport eachyear fromMSCPAmembers andmemorials madeduring the yearhave enabledthe Foundation to increase Scholarships to accounting students. See the story starting onpage 1 of recipients of $23,000 in scholarships this year. From left are Central ChapterTreasurer Marlee Cain, MSCPA President Jan Lewis, Chapter President Rob McElhaney, andChapter Vice President of Programs Mary Lambdin.

Central Chapter Donates $10,000 to FoundationGamma Sigma International Honors Society,National Society of Leadership and Success,National Association for the Advancement ofColored People, Alpha Lambda DeltaNational Honors Society; and the W.E.B.DuBois Honors College. She coached in theWilkinson County Community Youth SportsLeague, volunteered with the SpecialOlympics and with a personal care home,and was a trainer with the Shake & BakeBasketball Summer Camp.

Sarah Marie Speed of Ellisville attendsthe University of Southern Mississippi whereshe has a 3.5 in accounting and a 3.778overall. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappaand Beta Alpha Psi. Active in the West LaurelChurch of God, she plays piano for churchservices and sings in the choir.

James E. Strong III of Carrollton attendsMississippi Valley State University where hehas a 3.88 in accounting and a 3.90 overall.He was active in Phi Theta Kappa HonorSociety Mississippi Delta Community Collegeand involved with Delta Mu Delta at MVSU.He is a student member of AICPA, member ofChrist Community Church where he helpswith Bible School each Sunday, and helpedwith the nature trail for the MississippiForestry Commission and assisted fifth gradestudents with leaf verification.

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Welcome New MembersNew MSCPA members include:

Patricia Ann Byrum, Joseph CrislerFletcher, Randy D. Gammill,Lawrence John Kovach, JillianFarmer Ledet, and Rochelle SessumsLeGrand.

Now completing themembership process are:

Martha Boswell Brock was bornin Greenwood and receivedBachelor of Accountancy andMaster of Accountancy degreesfrom the University of Mississippi.She is a Manager with Church,DeVoe & Associates in Oxford.

Brandy Leigh Hales was born inGreenville and received her BBA inAccounting and MBA from MillsapsCollege. She is a sole practitionerin Brandon.

Pamela Dianne Jones was bornin Shelby and attended MississippiState University earning a Bachelorof Science, an MBA and pursuing

post-graduate doctoral studies. Shehas done additional post-graduateaccounting studies at the Universityof Southern Mississippi and is anAssistant Professor at William CareyUniversity in Hattiesburg.

Rebecca L. Kapinski-Dietz wasborn in Davenport, Iowa andreceived her BS in Accountancyfrom Southern Illinois University inEdwardsville. She is a Tax Managerfor Fleming, Widner & Jones, P.A.in Clovis, New Mexico and residesin Gulfport.

Melanie Dawn Morrow wasborn in Jackson and received herBachelor of Business Administration

and MBA from Mississippi College.She is a Staff Accountant withGrantham Poole CPAs in Jackson.

Sharyl Chenault Newman wasborn in Jackson County, Miss., andreceived her BS in BusinessAdministration from the Universityof South Alabama. She is FinanceManager for the Jackson CountyUtility Authority in Pascagoula.

Steven Wayne Stall was born inIowa City, Iowa and received his BSfrom Iowa State University and MAfrom Anderson University. He is aSenior Accountant with J. E. Vance& Co., in Tupelo.

Charles LindsayAppointed Chairman

MSCPA Member Charles Lindsayrecently was appointed Chairman ofthe Transparency and ComplianceSubcommittee of the MississippiSecretary of State's Business TaskForce on Charities and Non-Profits.

Recommendations from thissubcommittee include raising theMississippi charitable registrationexemption amount from$4,000/year to $25,000/year andconforming the Secretary of State’sregistration deadline with the IRS’deadline for filing Form 990. Inaddition, a change in the law isrecommended to allow theSecretary of State to grantextensions mirroring the IRSextension schedule. This changewill simplify the charity renewalprocess by having Form 990 andthe MS renewal due at the sametime. The recommendations areexpected to be presented duringthe 2009 Legislative session.

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The Accountant’s CSI: A Forensic Credential for CPAsby Robert Harris, Chairman, AICPA’s National Accreditation Commission and Stephen Winters, AICPA’s Director of SpecializedCommunities and Firm Practice Management

For the past eight years, eversince CSI debuted on CBS, watercooler talk has included the not-so-serious idea that the next spin-offwill be all about forensicaccountants. While that may neverhappen, forensics is now animportant part of the CPAprofession. A new breed ofaccountant has emerged as thenumber one career choice foraccounting graduates. “Studentssee forensic accounting as sexy andfun” the Chicago Sun Times tells us.Indeed, according to a survey bythe AICPA’s Private CompaniesPractice Section (PCPS), 85% oflarge CPA firms say that forensicaccounting is increasing as apercentage of their billable services,and 100% expect demand for theseservices to increase over the nextfive years.

When you think about what

forensic accountants actually do, itis no wonder college students andyoung CPAs are so interested. Thefield gives them an opportunity todo much more than crunchnumbers. A skilled forensicaccountant looks behind thenumbers to trace the movement ofmoney through financialinstitutions, use methods of proofto tie financial events together, andinterpret financial information thathas purposely been obfuscated. It isa job that requires accountingexpertise, but other characteristicsas well, like curiosity, technologicalknow-how, credibility,communications skills, and soundjudgment. Forensic accountants areasked to do everything fromuncover squirreled-away bankaccounts in a divorce case, todetermine the economic damagesfrom a negligent act, to find out

why a busy doctor’s office isconsistently in the red. It involvesapplying specialized knowledge andinvestigative skills to collect,analyze, and evaluate a financialsituation, and then tocommunicate those findings in acourtroom, boardroom, or othervenue.

A New Forensic AccountingCredential for CPAs

In May of this year the AICPA’sGoverning Council voted to acceptthe recommendations of itsNational Accreditation Commissionand launch a new CPA credential,to be called Certified in FinancialForensics (CFF). The Commissioncame to its recommendations aftera two-year investigation as part of acollaboration with the ForensicCredential Task Force and the

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Forensic and Valuation Services(FVS) Executive Committee. Theresearch revealed the alignment of astrong market demand from buyers,support from practitioners, andgrowing niche practices for firmsproviding financial forensicservices. The Commission foundan environment in whichmatrimonial litigation, proxy fights,and other legal battles have becomemore intense and sophisticated.We also learned that the need forexpert testimony has exploded, andthe definition of “expert” has comeinto question. Today even thosewith the most impeccablecredentials face close scrutiny incourt. As a result, judges andlawyers increasingly tend to rely onspecialized credentials.

The other big change we foundhas to do with the repercussionsfrom the Enron and WorldComaccounting scandals, particularlythe Statement on Auditing Standards(SAS) No. 99 issued by the AuditingStandards Board (ASB) six years ago.SAS 99 sets forth the proceduresrequired of the auditor to look forindications or evidence of materialmisstatements of financialstatements due to fraud. If andwhen fraud is suspected, theauditor is responsible forcommunicating that information tomanagement, the audit committee,or others who then determinewhether an investigation should belaunched. At this point a forensicaccountant is often asked toinvestigate the matter further andassist the organization in itsresponse.

Surveys Show a DemandThe National Accreditation

Commission conducted numerousresearch surveys in order tomeasure demand for a new forensicaccounting credential on the part ofcurrent and future CPAs, as well asby those who might hire them.The results? Every one of the more

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than two dozen or so surveys thatwe either sponsored or studiedrevealed a very strong demand for anew forensic accounting credential,particularly one that was exclusiveto CPAs.

For example, attorneys are theprimary purchasers of forensicaccounting services, and in ourstudy of 150 law firms, 75%indicated that they expected aforensic accounting expert to holdsome kind of credential, and 59%wanted the person to be a CPA. Infact, 94% of forensic experts hiredwithin the last two years wereCPAs, and when asked about theidea of a new credential issued bythe AICPA, 73% said it would beparticularly valuable if heldexclusively by CPAs.

The supply side showed equalenthusiasm. According to a PCPSsurvey of large firms conducted inJanuary of this year, 73% wouldencourage CPAs in their firms topursue a new forensic accountingcredential for CPAs, 86% wouldallocate education budgets to trainCPAs to become forensicaccountants, and 96% would paythe credential’s dues for the CPAson their staff.

Competition and ExpectationsEvery group we surveyed also

supported the idea that a newforensic accounting credentialshould be exclusive to CPAs. Thisis one important distinctionbetween the CFF and other

credentials. Another is that thescope of the CFF is very broad,essentially covering any financialarea that warrants a thoroughinvestigation. That includes suchareas as bankruptcy and insolvency,computer forensics, economicdamages, family law, fraudinvestigations, litigation support,stakeholder disputes, and businessvaluation.

A Ready Pool of CandidatesThe new credential begins with

an immediate pool of potentialcandidates, including the membersof the AICPA’s Forensic andValuation Services (FVS) MemberSection, 44% of whom expressedinterest in pursuing the CFF,according to a 2007 study. The FVSMember Section was launched in2004 for CPAs who practice in bothvaluation and forensic accounting.Additionally, because the 2,700CPAs who currently hold theAICPA’s business valuationcredential (ABV) often testify inareas outside valuation, we alsoexpect many of them to apply forthe new CFF. In recognition of thecommonality of the knowledge andskills possessed by those who holdthe ABV and those who will qualifyfor the CFF, a bundled pricingstructure will be offered to AICPAmembers who qualify for bothcredentials.

In order to attract the mostqualified CPAs who are alreadyworking in the field, the initialqualifications for the CFF relyheavily on experience andeducation. CFF requirements

include AICPA membership, a validCPA license, and a minimumnumber of hours of relevantforensic accounting experience andcontinuing professional education.Additional credit towardsqualification will be granted toapplicants who hold one of severalcredentials related to forensicaccounting. Beginning in year four,we anticipate instituting aqualifying exam which applicantswill have to pass.

We project that at least 3,500CPAs will seek the CFF within thefirst three years of its launch, and atleast 4,500 CPAs will hold thecredential after five years. The CFFbrings together the solidfoundation of a CPA’s core skillsand knowledge with fundamentaland specialized forensic expertise.It represents an importantinnovation that will help theprofession attract and retainmembers, and meet a criticaldemand in the marketplace.

Robert R. Harris, CPA, is chair of the AICPA’sNational Accreditation Commission and Chair-elect ofthe AICPA's Board of Directors. He is also ManagingDirector of Harris, Cotherman, Jones, Price &Associates, Certified Public Accountants - Chartered inVero Beach, Florida. Bob spends approximately 65% ofhis time as a consulting and testifying expert in thedefense of CPAs and their firms throughout the UnitedStates.

Stephen Winters, CPA is the AICPA's Director ofSpecialized Communities and Practice Management,responsible for operations, service development andservice delivery to CPAs working in the specialty areasof Information Technology, Personal FinancialPlanning, Forensic and Valuation Services. He is alsoresponsible for the Private Companies Practice Section,which focuses on CPA firm practice managementissues.

Reprinted from Florida CPA Today magazine withpermission of the Florida Institute of CPAs.

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Recognize anOutstandingEducator

The Awards, Education & ScholarshipsCommittee is seeking nominations for theOutstanding Educator Award for 2008-2009.

Each year the committee requestsnominations for selection of an educatorwho has made significant contributions asan accounting instructor. That individualis honored during the MSCPA AnnualBusiness Meeting at Convention in June.

Nominations should be submitted inwriting by Oct. 1 to be considered by thecommittee. Send your nominations toOutstanding Educator, c/o MSCPA, 306Southampton Row, Ridgeland, MS 39157to the attention of Karen Moody,Committee Chairman.

SEC ROADMAP FOR IFRSThe Securities and Exchange

Commission’s roadmap for the adoption ofInternational Financial Reporting Standards(IFRS) marks an important stage in what theAmerican Institute of Certified PublicAccountants believes will be the eventualmove from U.S. Generally AcceptedAccounting Principles to internationalaccounting standards for public companies.

“The AICPA supports one set of high-quality global accounting standards forpublic companies,” said Barry Melancon,AICPA president and CEO. “We believe thecapital markets ultimately will insist on IFRSfor public companies. Today’s action by theSEC continues a robust and thoughtfuldebate that is critical as the transitionoccurs.”

The Institute believes the following arekey steps, among others, for a smoothtransition:

- ongoing collaboration between theFinancial Accounting Standards Board(FASB) and the International AccountingStandards Board to achieve convergence;

- preparation for the shift to IFRS-basedreporting using eXtensible BusinessReporting Language (XBRL).

“A critical initial step is the developmentof a project plan that directs all componentsof the financial reporting system towardachieving the milestones laid out by theSEC,” said Arleen Thomas, AICPA seniorvice president – member competency anddevelopment. “The AICPA will work closely

with the FASB, the IASB and theInternational Accounting StandardsCommittee Foundation to help bring thesemilestones to fruition. We are working withour members, both preparers and auditors,on IFRS to help them prepare for what’sahead.”

In May 2008, the AICPA createdwww.ifrs.com to serve as a resource for IFRS-related publications, articles, conferences,educational courses, videos and links toadditional sources of information. The site

includes materials for auditors, financialmanagers, boards of directors and auditcommittees, and investors.

The SEC is proposing that IFRS reportingbegin with 2014 filings if the interimmilestones are met. That timeline isconsistent with a 2008 AICPA surveyshowing that a majority of members polledbelieve it will take three to five years toprepare for IFRS: 34 percent said theywould need three years, and 31 percent saidit would take four or five years.

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u u uT. E. Lott & Company is seeking audit and taxmanagers/seniors for its Columbus and Starkvilleoffices. Excellent benefits and competitive salaryare offered. Mail resume to: Deborah Dye, P. O.Box 471, Columbus, MS 39703-0471.

u u uBKD, LLP, one of the 10 largest CPA andadvisory firms in the U.S., is looking forexperienced audit and tax professionals for itsMississippi offices. Candidates must have CPA orbe CPA eligible. For a closer look at BKD, pleasevisit www.bkd.com.

u u uCPA FIRM seeking experienced or entry levelauditors that live in the Central to South Deltaregion of Mississippi. Competitive salary andbenefits with limited travel. No overnight tripsor weekend work. Reply in confidence to File#401, c/o MSCPA, 306 Southampton Row,Ridgeland, MS 39157.

u u uThe firm of GranthamPoole CPAs, a recentrecipient of the Mississippi Business Journal’sprestigious 2006 One of the Best Places toWork in Mississippi award, is looking for greatstaff additions. We will be increasing our numberof tax professionals this summer. If you love taxpreparation and planning and enjoy takingexcellent care of clients, we may have a home foryou. Full time, seasonal, and part-time staffmembers are all valued at GranthamPoole.Competitive salary, partner track, great benefits,and excellent opportunity for advancement allmake GranthamPoole an outstanding place towork! Send resumes to 6360 I-55 North, Suite 101,Jackson, MS 39211, fax to 601-957-9599 or [email protected].

u u uCome join the Wolfe, McDuff, & Oppie team –the firm of choice on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.We have openings at all levels, each withopportunities for advancement. We are lookingfor ambitious, energetic and self-startingindividuals who seek a career in publicaccounting. You must be comfortable working ina laid-back, flexible environment. We offercompetitive salaries, bonus opportunities, greatbenefits and excellent growth opportunities.Send your resume to [email protected] orfax to 228-762-4498.

u u uTann, Brown & Russ Co. PLLC, Jackson, MSseeks experienced audit and tax professionals. Weoffer competitive compensation, great benefits, notravel, and excellent opportunity foradvancement. Send resumes to Allen Holiman,415 E. Capitol St., Jackson, MS 39201 or email [email protected].

u u uAlexander, Van Loon, Sloan, Levens &Favre, PLLC, a Gulf Coast based CPA firm,Finalist for the 2006 Best Places To Work inMississippi award, is accepting resumes’ for thefollowing positions:Entry Level Accounting Staff, Staff Auditors,Senior Auditors, Senior Tax Professionals, FullCharge Bookkeepers. Competitive salary, greatbenefits, limited travel and overtime –outstanding place to work! Send resume’ to thefollowing address (No Calls): Mail to: Attn:Cindy Moore, 9490 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport,MS 39503; E-mail: [email protected]; Fax:(228) 863-1165.

Eubank & Betts is seeking experienced andentry-level accountants to work full time,seasonal and part time. As one of the oldest andmost respected CPA firms in Mississippi, we offercompetitive salaries, bonus opportunities, greatbenefits and flexible work schedules. If you cansee yourself working with knowledgeable,experienced and friendly people, send yourresume to Personnel c/o Joyce Bethea, Post OfficeBox 16090, Jackson, MS 39236-6090.

u u uWealthPartners, LLP has NEW office space forlease on Highland Colony Pkwy. Available midDecember 2008. 220 Trace Colony Park Drive,Ridgeland (1/4 Mile South of the NewRenaissance Development). 1152-1228 sq ftsuite on first level with option to expand.Reception, two offices, conference, work room,break area, storage room, two bathrooms, parkingin front. For additional information, pleasecontact John Hill or Steve Massey. 601-414-4455(office) 601-209-5088 (John mobile) 601-259-0849 (Steve mobile)

u u uMatthews Cutrer & Lindsay, PA is seeking anexperienced tax professional who is client serviceoriented to join our growing team on a per diembasis. Candidates should have excellentcomputer skills (Prosystem fx Tax and AdobeAcrobat 8 Standard a plus). Hourly rate based onlevel of experience. We invite you to visit ourwebsite to learn more about our firm. Mailresumes in confidence to 599 C Steed Rd,Ridgeland, MS 39157 or email [email protected].

u u uFred T. Neely & Co, CPAs is seeking a seniorlevel audit and tax professional. Competitivesalary, excellent opportunity for advancement,great benefits package and no travel. Please sendresume to P O Box 894, Greenwood, Ms 38935-0894

u u uThe Office of the State Auditor seeksexperienced audit professionals interested in arewarding career in the Financial andCompliance Audit Division. We have openingsat all levels, statewide, each with opportunitiesfor advancement. We offer excellent benefitsincluding flexible schedule, 30 paid days of leaveannually, 10 holidays, excellent salary, retirementplan, deferred compensation plan, healthbenefits and excellent training opportunities toassist in career advancement. Send your resumeto [email protected] or fax to 601-576-2650. The Office of the State Auditor does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, religion, nationalorigin, sex, age, or disability.

u u uWilliam H. Polk & Co., located in Batesville,MS, has openings for motivated professionals inthe following areas: (1) audit and tax experience,(2) oversight of the firm’s computers andnetwork. In addition to a relaxed butprofessional environment with flexible hours andessentially no travel, we offer competitivesalaries, excellent benefits and the opportunityfor rapid advancement. Send resumes in strictestconfidence to Bill Crawford, 105 Public Square,Batesville, MS 38606 or to [email protected]

u u uMay & Company, LLP in Vicksburg is lookingfor highly motivated tax and audit professionals.We offer competitive compensation, excellentbenefits and opportunities for advancement in arelaxed environment. May & Company is

u u uThe Koerber Company, PA, located inHattiesburg, is hiring accountants to work onlyin the areas of business valuation and litigationservices. Firm will provide training in theseareas. Excellent quality of life, benefits,compensation & opportunity for advancement.For more information, visitwww.koerbercompany.com. Send resume [email protected].

u u uHADDOX REID BURKES & CALHOUN PLLCseeks experienced audit and tax professionalsinterested in a rewarding career with one of themost established and respected CPA firms in theJackson area. Excellent benefit package,competitive salary, and opportunity foradvancement. Flexible work schedule is anoption. Contact Debbie Letteri([email protected]) or mail resume inconfidence to P.O. Drawer 22507, Jackson, MS39225-2507. For more information, visit ourwebsite at www.hrbccpa.com.

u u uKPMG LLP seeks experienced auditprofessionals interested in a rewarding careerwith one of the largest and most dynamic CPAfirms in the world. Competitive compensation,excellent benefits and ample opportunity foradvancement are offered. Mail resumes inconfidence to 188 E. Capitol Street, Suite 1100,Jackson, MS 39201, e-mail [email protected] ,or visit our website at www.kpmg.com.

u u uJACKSON CPA FIRM of Breazeale, Saunders &O’Neil, Ltd. is seeking experienced audit and taxprofessionals, both full time and part time. Ourstaff enjoys state-of-the-art technology,intellectually challenging assignments andmeaningful opportunities to enhance professionaland personal skills. In addition to anexcellent compensation package, we offer a familyatmosphere with a strong emphasis on client-centered professionalism. Send resume inconfidence to P. O. Box 80, Jackson, MS 39205-0080. FAX 601-355-9003.

u u uCOPY GRAPHICS is now handling the MonroeCalculators as well as a full line of Canon DigitalCopiers and Facsimiles. Call Chester Wasser at601-709-0371 or 888-264-3939 for moreinformation and special CPA pricing.

u u uJIM BURFORD, AGENT FOR ACCOUNTINGPRACTICE SALES - WHERE PRACTICE SELLERSAND BUYERS MEET!!! We have a lending sourcethat will lend 100% of purchase price ofaccounting practices plus operating funds, 10year loan amortization period, with no downpayment, to party that has good credit and atleast 2 years of relative experience. An excellentopportunity to open your own office or expandan existing office.ACCOUNTING PRACTICES FOR SALE: MS practice Gross $1,020,000 * Southeastern LApractice Gross $382,000 * Vicksburg PracticeGross $86,000 * Ocean Springs Gross $270,000 *Practice 1 hour south of Tupelo Gross $85,000 *Lake Charles, LA Gross $558,000 * JacksonPurchase Area of KY Gross $758,000.Thinking of selling? We have qualified buyerswaiting and an ever expanding data base ofqualified buyers and 100% cash out financingavailable to close the sale of your practice within90 days. TO LIST YOUR PRACTICE WITH US ORTO CHECK OUT OUR CURRENT LISTINGS Callme, JIM BURFORD, CPA TOLL FREE (800) 340-7002 or visit our website atwww.accountingpracticesales.com or e-mail me [email protected]

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