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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 username and password. This month's "Four Points" articles include... Read more >
Letter from the Editor
By Kathryn Sharp, CPA, The Compass Editor
At 32 years of age, as a newly single mom of four and a high school dropout, I entered college absolutely clueless. The only things I knew were that I had wanted to become an accountant since I was 13 and that I had to find some way to support myself and my family. Being an overachiever at heart, I graduated summa cum laude after three and a half years and went to work for a national accounting firm. Read more >
President's Message
By Stacey L. Craig, CPA, ASWA National President
No matter where you are in your career path, you are never to old (or young) to continue learning. Education is the backbone of our organization and through the American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA), we can assist you in continuing your educational journey. Your journey can start at the local, regional and national levels with continuing professional education (CPE) sessions offered across the country. Read more >
Executive Director's Message
Lee K. Lowery, MPA
I consider myself a “traditional” student in that I entered college upon graduation of high school in order to obtain my bachelors degree. There are probably many traditional students who, like me, enter college without really knowing what they “want to be when they grow up.” Since I hadn’t figured this out yet, I decided that because I had an interest in politics, I should pursue a political science degree, which I did. Read more >
Online Accounting Degrees
A fundamental discussion on the potential and availability of online accounting degrees. Most institutions of higher learning have online classes available and many now offer online degree programs. Read more >
Financial Aid Guide
By Chris Kyle
Face it, an education costs money. This guide gives a great overview of how to find the money to pay for your education. Read more >
Post Recession Job Search Strategies
By Ali Lawrence
To seniors, the unemployed, and the unhappily employed: happy days are here again. According to Chairman of the Federal Reserve System, Ben Bernanke, “The prospects for a return to growth in the near term appear good.”1 This is a direct quote per a New York Times article dated August 21, 2009, not just wishful thinking on my part. Before we start the celebration though, we must take time to reflect somberly on the events of the last couple of months and their impact on our current and future job searches. Read more >
Remembering Myra Grainger
By Dianna Patton, ASWA National Director
Back in August this year, Melody King and I, both from the ASWA Richmond Chapter, took a road trip back in history. We visited Myra Granger - Richmond’s oldest member. Myra joint ASWA in 1958 and served as Chapter President from 1962-1964. Myra was very active in our chapter and remained in touch after she moved to North Carolina to live with her daughter. Read more >
Your Chapter Website as a Marketing Tool
By Donna Reed
Do you think of your chapter’s website as a marketing tool? Are you proud of the image it conveys to prospective members? The answer to both questions should be “yes.” In today’s digital world, the first place people look when wanting information is the Web. Oftentimes, that is as far as they go. They look at the website and base their decision on what they see. What would be a prospective member’s decision if they looked at your chapter’s website? Is your chapter using this valuable marketing tool to its full potential? Read more >
2010 JNC Update
By GIna Slack, CPA, National Director and 2010 JNC Co-Chair
While the 2009 Joint National Conference (JNC) in Las Vegas is fresh in our minds and we are still so excited, let’s talk about the 2010 JNC! Read more >
Foundation Update
By Mary Burns, CPA, Foundation Chair
Each year, the ASWA Educational Foundation recognizes companies whose commitment to work/life balance and individuals whose influence on others in the profession have placed them in the enviable position of earning the prestigious Foundation Award. There are three types of awards: The Balance Awards recognize companies demonstrating sensitivity to women within our industry, providing leadership and mentoring opportunities for women, involved in and showing concern for the financial issues facing their communities and those implementing policies, initiatives and programs promoting work-life balance. Read more >
IRS Form 990 Update
Lee K. Lowery, Executive Director
As many chapter leaders are aware, the IRS Form 990-N (e-postcards) for ASWA's 501(c)(3) and (c)(6) group exemptions were due on November 15th. ASWA Headquarters staff filed for each of the chapters that indicated last spring that they wished to be included in the group filings. During this process, we learned that some chapters already filed the 990-N for their EIN(s) which was perfectly fine. 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 website, our LinkedIn Group, the Little Pink Book promotion and more. 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 third of a 3-part series on hosting a regional conference, updates from the 2009-2010 National Membership, Communications and Chapter Partnering committees, and more. Read more >
Partner Page
ASWA's national partners provide helpful and important resources to our members. Read more >
2009-2010 National Board
Have a question or feedback for ASWA's National Board? The 2009-2010 officers and directors are listed by committee to help you find the appropriate board member to communicate with. Read more >
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