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Executive Director's Message
Accounting Associations Need Synergies, Not Silos
Economic Sentiment Flat Among CPA Financial Executives
Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009
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2010 JNC Update
Foundation Update
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2009-2010 National Board
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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

Read here for a summary of the December issue...  Read more >


President's Message
By Stacey L. Craig, CPA, ASWA National President

Our president describes her recent trip to China with the People to People Citizen Ambassador Program.  Read more >


Executive Director's Message
By Lee K. Lowery, MPA

Find out how ASWA collaborates with other financial associations to provide you more opportunities. Read more >


Accounting Associations Need Synergies, Not Silos
By Jeffrey C. Thomson, President and CEO, Institute of Management Accountants

Accounting associations unite! Leveraging the commonalities of our organizations offers win-win results.  Read more >


Economic Sentiment Flat Among CPA Financial Executives

After six months of improving expectations for the U.S. economy, optimism among Certified Public Accountant executives stabilized in the fourth quarter.  Read more >


Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009

In a CCH Tax Briefing, this new legislation is summarized, including the extension and expansion of the first time Homebuyer Credit and net operating loss carry backs. Read more >


Meet the Staff
Kristin Edwards, Senior Manager of Association Services

A glimpse into the life of Kristin Edwards - at ASWA and otherwise...  Read more >


2010 JNC Update
By Gina Slack, CPA, National Director and 2010 JNC Co-Chair

More reasons to attend the 2010 Joint National Conference!  Read more >


Foundation Update
By Cathy Allen, CPA, Foundation Chair-Elect

Tips on completing scholarship applications...  Read more >


National News

This section of The Compass provides National and Regional level information to members.  This month, look for information regarding our LinkedIn Group, the Little Pink Book promotion and Member News. Read more >


Chapter Corner

This section of The Compass provides important and timely information to chapter leaders.  Highlights from this month's Corner include information about the 2009 Membership Survey and 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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