Sponsored Links: No-Exam Learning while you work with Webinars Build a Most Valuable Practice Tax Talk Today February 8, 2011 Program: 2010 Business Tax Law Update UT-Austin sweeps annual professors survey; PwC takes top ranking of firms Taking the position that accounting faculty members provide a strong influence to students regarding career choices and, specifically, choices of accounting firms, the survey seeks to measure the perceptions that faculty members bring to their advisory role. Read On >>> College students compete in PwC xTREME Games Business students from the University of Illinois last week won the national round of the PwC xACT division for the third consecutive year. The xACT and the xTAX divisions are part of PwC US's xTREME Games, now in its ninth year. Read On >>> James Doty to chair SEC accounting oversight board James Doty, a partner at Washington, D.C.-based law firm Baker Botts LLP who served as general counsel for the SEC in the early 1990s, recently was appointed by SEC chairman Mary Schapiro to lead the agency's Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Read On >>> Job Outlook survey shows positive trends for accounting graduates The National Association of Colleges and Employers conducted its annual Job Outlook 2011 survey and found that hiring trends for 2011 graduates are looking positive. Read On >>> Atlanta accounting firms announce merger Atlanta accounting firms Windham Brannon and Tarpley & Underwood have announced their merger. The resulting firm ranks among the top 10 Atlanta CPA firms with more than 140 staffers. Read On >>> BlumShapiro announces merger with Needel, Welch and Stone Connecticut-based BlumShapiro has announced its merger with the Rockland, MA-based accounting, tax, and business consulting firm Needel, Welch & Stone, P.C. The merger became official as of January 1, 2011. Read On >>>   How much influence did your professors have over you when you were making your way through the job fairs in college? I can remember my profs touting one big firm over another, encouraging us to consider smaller local firms, positioning us for corporate jobs instead of public accounting – each professor had his or her preference. This year's survey of accounting professors ranks not only the schools, but also the big firms. Read On >>> Best wishes, Gail Perry, CPA Editor-in-Chief editor@accountingweb.com No-Exam Learning while you work with Webinars NEW! Webinars from Thomson Reuters: a convenient, affordable way to learn from top-notch speakers – beginning soon! 2010 Federal Tax Update – 8hr; SMART Bundle (Risk, Internal Controls & Disclosure) – 8hr and more! View our complete upcoming schedule or call 800.231.1860 for more information. Your Virtual Classroom Just Got Better Introducing the All Access Webcast Pass 40 CPE Credit Pass: Retail Price $1160, Sale Price $550 20 CPE Credit Pass: Retail Price $580, Sale Price $300 Western CPE | innovative education Tax Talk Today February 8, 2011 Program: 2010 Business Tax Law Update The February webcast, “2010 Business Tax Law Update: Need-To-Know Changes” will feature IRS and tax practitioner experts in a lively panel discussion. You can earn CPE credits for viewing the Live and Archived programs by purchasing them at TaxTalkToday.com. Market your product through AccountingWEB! Our advertising programs offer a variety of elements and methods which may be combined or used individually as your marketing initiatives dictate. All campaigns include full metrics to measure impact and effectiveness. Diane Williams Sales Manager E-mail me Linda Monroe Account Executive E-mail me Unsubscribe from the monthly Education e-newsletter Copyright © 2011, Sift Media US, Inc. All rights reserved. P.O. Box 2252, Westerville, OH 43086-2252 The Sift Media Portfolio includes: AccountingWEB.com |  GoingConcern.com |  USBusinessForums.com