November 28, 2006

> MOSBA Executive Director Ken Bishop Resigns

Ken Bishop , who has served for eight years as executive director of the Missouri State Board of Accountancy, recently announced his resignation. Ken has accepted a position as president of Professional Credentialing Services and director of CPA Examination Operations for the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) in Nashville, Tennessee. Ken's last day with the state board will be January 2, 2007.

Ken served Missouri CPAs over the past eight years very well. He was instrumental in the passing of the Missouri Accountancy Act, implemented a new customer service culture at the state board, and significantly increased cooperation between the state board and MSCPA--a critical relationship that was applauded and admired throughout the entire nation.

> NEW! MSCPA Work/Life Balance Resources

The MSCPA Work/Life Balance Committee has compiled resources to help you with the sensitive issues related to balancing a healthy life professionally and personally. Check out articles prepared by the Work/Life Balance Committee on topics ranging from flex time to telecommuting!

http://www.mocpa.org/Content/22208.aspx

> Hitting the Books: Transitioning Into Academia
Many of you have thought to yourselves, "I sure would like to be a college professor!" You think there would be less stress. You think about not having to be in the office everyday from 8 to 5. You think about lots of time off at Christmas and not having to work summers. You may have also heard that college professors get paid reasonably well.

http://accounting.smartpros.com/x55210.xml

> How to Negotiate a Competitive Starting Compensation Package

Demand for skilled accounting professionals remains strong, but many candidates are still reluctant to ask for higher compensation for fear they may lose the opportunity or damage their relationship with a future supervisor if they are too assertive.

http://accounting.smartpros.com/x54847.xml

> Top Four Young Entrepreneur Mistakes

With little to lose and everything to gain, young entrepreneurs are in the perfect position to take the risks involved with starting a business. But youthful inexperience may seem too big of an obstacle for most. Only one percent of businesses are owned by people under the age of 25, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2002 survey of business owners.

http://www.youngmoney.com/entrepreneur/advice/061026

> The Feng Shui Office

Here are 13 tips for the do's and taboos of feng shui office design.

http://www.care2.com/channels/solutions/home/144

> Contrary to Popular Belief...

Maine is not the eastern-most state in the United States! Alaska is not only the western-most state, but also the eastern-most state. Some of Alaska's Aleutian Islands (the Rat Islands and the Near Islands) lie west of the180th meridian, the dividing line between the Eastern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere, placing them securely in the Eastern Hemisphere.

From Contrary to Popular Belief by Joey Green, Broadway Books, 2005

> Ask MSCPA Anything!!

What's on your mind? This is your opportunity to ask MSCPA anything! Technical question? Home remedy advice? Word problem? Bring it on! ASK MSCPA ANYTHING (youngprofessionals@mocpa.org) and they'll answer it!

> MSCPA Young Professionals Poll Results

In the last poll, MSCPA asked you what your favorite time of day is.

Morning time	0%
Lunch time	11%
Quittin' time	33%
Dinner time	22%
Bed time	33%

Time is precious, especially during this hectic time of year. Learn some ways to protect your favorite time of day and keep your head as calm as possible.

http://www.prevention.com/article/0,5778,s1-1-192-209-1443-1---13-0,00.html

> Ask MSCPA Anything!!
What's on your mind? This is your opportunity to ask MSCPA anything! Technical question? Home remedy advice? Word problem? Bring it on! ASK MSCPA ANYTHING and they'll answer it!

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> MSCPA Young Professionals Poll Results

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