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Read the Four Points!
ASWA members can access articles of interest in the "Four Points" categories of Accounting & Auditing, Controllership, Leadership and Tax. All you need to do is click on the category of interest on the compass icon to the left and enter your member ID and password. This month's "Four Points" articles include... Read more >
President's Message
By Barbara W. Covington, ASWA National President
How many times has someone from your company asked you about the American Society of Women Accountants and you stumbled to find the right words that express who and what we are? As diverse as our membership may appear, we hold a core belief that embodies our organization as a whole. We are the American Society of Women Accountants and we represent and support professional women in accounting and finance. Read more >
Current Events Affecting Women in Finance
By Lee K. Lowery, ASWA Executive Director
This has been quite a week/month/year (select any of the above) for financial professionals! You can’t open your newspaper, turn on the television or surf the news without hearing a major headline in the business world. Just this week, we learned that Merrill Lynch will be bought out by Bank of America and that Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy. As a result of this economic turmoil, the Dow Jones industrial average plummeted 504 points in one day. I guess if there was a bright side to all of this, we also learned that oil prices are down, but it’s really just a response to the hard times we are facing. Read more >
Seattle Chapter Goes Green
By Ruth Callard, CPA, Seattle Chapter
What elements of a typical CPE seminar have the worst effect on the environment? The tax seminar committee of ASWA Seattle pondered this question and our answers were: participant transportation, printed handouts and trash from the food service. Read more >
2008 JNC Early Bird Deadline
By Catherine A. Mulder, CPA, JNC Co-Chair
Time is slipping away and the Early Bird registration discount for the Joint National Conference (JNC) is only available until September 29th. Don’t delay sending your registration in for the 2008 JNC that will be held in Dallas during October 28th – 30th. Read more >
Foundation Update
By Mary E. Burns, CPA, Foundation Chair-Elect
The Foundation is busy preparing for the JNC in October with several activities on the schedule. The Financial Literacy and Fundraising Lunch will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2008. Denisa Jones, Foundation chair and I will be speaking on "Financial Literacy – How You Can Start Your Own Program." We will talk about the programs available including the FDIC Money Smart program, opportunities for providing financial literacy programs and practical advice for starting a program. Read more >
National News
This section of The Compass provides National and Regional level information to members. This month, look for information regarding ASWA's new corporate partnership with BDO Seidman LLP and upcoming regional and industry events. Read more >
Chapter Corner
This section of The Compass provides important and timely information to chapter leaders. Highlights from this month's Corner include the bylaws amendments, new membership application form and updates from the National Communications, Membership and Chapter Partnering committees and more. Read more >
2008-2009 National Board
Have a question or feedback for ASWA's National Board? The 2008-2009 officers and directors are listed by committee to help you find the appropriate board member to communicate with. Read more >
Thank You IRS
This month, The Compass is brought to you by IRS! Read more >
Partner Page
ASWA's national partners provide helpful and important resources to our members. Read more >
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