Reminder: April 1st Last Day to Drop Course with Grade of "W"

The last day to drop a spring 2008 course with a grade of "W" is Tuesday, April 1, before 7 p.m.  Students cannot drop online through Self-Service.
 
Please note that for undergraduate students**, the dropping courses policy limiting students to 6Ws is in effect.
 
Steps to drop a course:
1. Pick up a drop form at the Welcome Center: Registration and Academic Records customer service desk or from your Department (one form per course).
2. Get the signature from the instructor of the course AND your academic advisor (do this well before the deadline, as no drops will be accepted after the deadline).
3. Turn the signed form in to the Welcome Center: Registration and Academic Records customer service desk by Tuesday, April 1, before 7 p.m.
4. Continue to attend the class until the drop has been approved and entered, and the W grade is visible in Self Service.  Undergraduates who have exceeded 6 W's must complete all courses.
 
 
**Graduate and Professional Students and Post-Baccalaureate students must also adhere to this procedure and deadline; however the limit of 6Ws does not apply to them.

For more information on the policy on dropping courses including the 6W guidelines see: http://www.uh.edu/provost/stu/6-Ws_faq_stu.html

Reminder: NOW is the time to complete your financial aid application for the upcoming 2008-2009 school year!

Submit your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for the upcoming school year NOW.  Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and complete the 2008-2009 FAFSA by the UH priority deadline of April 1, 2008.  

Remember:

1. UH School Code is 003652.

2. Make sure you correctly indicate your full or part time status—if that changes (you indicated full time but enrolled only in part time) contact your financial aid advisor IMMEDIATELY since this will delay your aid.

3. Keep a lookout to your PeopleSoft account and UH email for updates and awarding information.

Reminder: Students planning to graduate in Spring or Summer 2008 and start the Masters Program in Accountancy should be signing up to the take the GMAT NOW!

An official GMAT score takes on average 4 weeks to get to the Masters Program Admissions Advisor.  Because of this, International Students should take the GMAT within the next week or so and Domestic students should take the GMAT by May 1^st.

If you have questions about applying to the Masters Program, please contact the MS Accountancy Admissions Advisor, Candy Wirt (713-743-4878, 275 MH, cwirt@uh.edu)

U.S. businesses need to tread lightly when it comes to increasingly complex state tax issues. How do tax professionals help deal with the tax effects of doing business outside a company's home state?

• Nexus and the types of business activities that make companies subject to state taxes.


• Hot issues in state taxation, including recent developments in corporate income, franchise, and gross receipts taxes.


• Planning opportunities businesses should consider prior to undertaking transactions, including corporate structure, location, and intercompany transaction flows.

Just a reminder that Hein & Associates will be in our suite (275 MH) on Wednesday afternoon for a Mini-Mixer from 4:00-7:00 PM.

Please stop by and chat with them about Spring 2009 Internships.

HEIN & ASSOCIATES LLP is a full-service accounting and advisory firm with offices in Denver, Houston, Dallas and Southern California. For more than 25 years, we have provided a broad range of accounting and business advisory services to companies of all sizes and in a variety of industries.

Mission Statement: We deeply believe in the importance of our profession. Honesty and integrity govern all of our actions. We work in teams to offer new perspectives, challenge assumptions, and present solutions to our clients.

INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) has recently named HEIN & ASSOCIATES LLP a Best of the Best firm for 2007.

Only 25 firms in the nation receive this prestigious designation each year for their wise management and superior operational performance in fiscal and management metrics based on 35 criteria.
 

Walk in hours for Troy this week:

Wednesday 03/26   9-11 am

Thursday 03/27       9-11 am & 2-4 pm

Friday 03/28           9-11 am

P.S.: Don’t forget that Registration Fest is Tuesday from 10:00 – 3:00 in the hallway outside 170 & 180 MH.

The second part of the Spring 2008 mini-mester is beginning today:

The Monday / Wednesday / every other Friday course Advanced Accounting ACCT 7330 (cross-listed with ACCT 4330) will be meeting in 128 MH. 

The Tuesday / Thursday / every other Friday course Ethics for Accountants GENB 7304 (GENB 4397) will be meeting in 116 MH. 

Advanced ACCT is scheduled to meet this Friday.

Michael Newman, Director of Accounting Programs for the Bauer College of Business will once again present a series of free sessions of GMAT prep this semester.  

This prep class is open to anyone at the Bauer College of Business that needs assistance with the GMAT.  PPA students are strongly encouraged to attend since the GMAT is required to take graduate level double counted classes. In addition, the GMAT is the exam that is required for admission into the Master’s Program in Accountancy.

There will be an informational session this Friday, March 14^th in room 180 MH starting at 11:30 am to discuss the class format.  The actual classes will begin Friday, March 28^th and are scheduled for 11:30 – 1:00.  

If you plan on attending the classes but are unable to make the information session this Friday, please email Michael Newman at michaeln@uh.edu

BKD is still gathering resumes for Spring 2009 internships. 

BKD, LLP will be conducting interviews April 24^th for internship opportunities.

Students interested in applying should forward their resumes to Jennifer Weaver at jeweaver@bkd.com by Wednesday March 12, 2008. 

BKD, LLP, one of the 10 largest CPA and advisory firms in the U.S., helps growing companies and high net-worth individuals go beyond their numbers by applying technical expertise, unmatched client service and disciplined delivery of solutions.

The Rand Group, LLC (TRG) is a professional services firm that combines expertise in the areas of accounting, business process analysis and information technology to deliver business solutions that maximize efficiency and create measurable results. Our team of CPA's, Microsoft Certified System Developers and Microsoft Certified System Engineers drive solutions that integrate people, processes, and technology ensuring a better blueprint for business.

TRG was formed in 2003 by the acquisition of the technology consulting division of Hein & Associates, LLP, a national public accounting firm.  Prior to the formation of TRG, the same management team provided the service offering of TRG at Hein & Associates for 7 years.

TRG is a growing and dynamic Microsoft Gold Partner with offices in Houston, Austin and Chicago. Some reasons to consider employment with us include:

·         Top 100 VAR, Accounting Technology Magazine, 2005, 2006 and 2007, moved from #73 in 2006 to #50 in 2007

·         In the top 5% of all Microsoft Certified Partners, as reported to Microsoft for client satisfaction with a 98% client satisfaction rate since 1996

·         Microsoft Gold Partner in Dynamics and Information Worker

·         Private company with 100% organic growth

About the Opportunity:  

We are currently seeking an Associate for our ERP solutions teams with either a focus on Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) or Microsoft Dynamics NV (Navision) for our Houston office. This is an entry-level position providing training on an ERP software application (GP or NV) and mentoring under the direction of a Senior Consultant on the team. This person will apply his/her business skill, general accounting knowledge and learned Dynamics application knowledge, regarding system functionality, to meet the business requirements of the client.

Their knowledge of cost accounting, asset accounting, and financial statement preparation and interpretation will be utilized and further developed during implementation of enterprise resource planning and financial management systems.  Projects include automation and integration of financial and operational business processes to deliver cost savings, risk mitigation, and improved service levels throughout organizations in a variety of industries.  The opportunity provides a unique blend of financial and business process knowledge with technology aptitude.

Responsibilities include:

·         Account reconciliations

·         Validation of financial transaction flow (unit & integration testing)

·         Business procedures & training documentation

·         Data analysis and conversion

·         Security set-up and maintenance

·         Providing on-line support to clients under the direct supervision of Senior Staff

·         Various administrative duties, as assigned

This position will average about 40 hours or more per week with a travel requirement up to 25%.  

Ideal qualifications:

• Progress toward completion of PPA, PPA with MIS minor, double major – PPA/MIS, or MS in Accountancy in the Risk Management track.
• Strong interest in a full-time opportunity with our organization
• Proficient with accounting functions, including AP, AR, GL and more
• Knowledge of MS Outlook and proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

For immediate consideration, please email your resume. If you would like to inquire about this and other opportunities available with The Rand Group, LLC, contact:

Shawna Mouser
Main: (713) 850-0747
Toll Free: (800) 584-0747
Direct: (713) 335-8772
Smouser@randgrp.com

To learn more about The Rand Group, LLC you may visit our web site at www.therandgroup.com

March 17-22 – Spring Break

March 24 – First day of Audit mini-mester courses.

March 26 - Hein & Associates Mini-Mixer in 275 MH from 4:00 - 7:00.

April 1 – Last day to drop with a W.

            Steps to drop a course:

1. Pick up a drop form at the Welcome Center's Registration and Academic Records customer service desk or from your Department (one form per course).

2. Get the signature from the instructor of the course (do this well before the deadline, as no drops will be accepted after the deadline).

3. Turn the signed form in to the Welcome Center's Registration and Academic Records

customer service desk by Tuesday, April 1, before 7:00 p.m.

4. Continue to attend the class until the drop has been approved and entered, and the W

grade is visible in Self Service. Undergraduates who have exceeded 6 drops must complete all courses.

Mid - April - Sumnmer & Fall Registration Begins (Dates to be announced).

April 17 – Accountancy & Taxation Awards Dinner (more details soon).

April 28 – Last day of classes. Spring Internship Paperwork due.

April 30 - May 8 – Final Exams

Bauer Spring Commencement

            Graduate Friday, May 9, 2008, 7:00 PM at Cullen Performance Hall  

            http://www.bauer.uh.edu/Undergraduate/Forms/Graduation/Spring08/StudentProcedures_grad.htm for more details.

            Undergraduate SATURDAY  May 10, 2008,  1:00 PM at Hofheinz Pavilion

            http://www.bauer.uh.edu/Undergraduate/Forms/graduation/Spring08/StudentProcedures_undergrad.htm for more details.

Masters in Accountancy Application Deadlines

    May 1^st - Deadline to apply to the Master’s Program for Fall 2008 for International Students

    June 1^st for Domestic students.

            GMAT’s for Fall Master’s Admission should be taken 3 weeks prior to due date.

PwC has been named the #1 organization in Training magazine's Top 125 list for 2008, which is the industry standard in terms of ranking organizations that excel at professional development.  Not only did PwC surpass all of the Big Four firms for the second year in a row, PwC was the number one rated firm among all businesses.

PwC’s  February newsletter contains information regarding a new webcast that will explore international tax issues. PwC has also provided a publication that outlines the key similarities and differences between IFRS and US GAAP most commonly found in practice. Lastly, the Going Green: Sustainable Growth Strategies publication features four main observations about how technology executives view green growth opportunities and challenges.

The newsletter can be seen on the web at (http://www.pwc.com/Extweb/pwcpublications.nsf/docid/C7F35358B10D4864852571B70059D042)

Congratulations to PricewaterhouseCoopers on this achievement.