Quote/Unquote

Quote/Unquote
"She instilled in me the broad picture of what life is all about and the importance of having balance in it. She taught me never to be narrowed on my thinking in anything." -- Alyssa Milano, on the best thing her mom ever taught her, in Redbook magazine.
"She's so close to being perfect, it's amazing. I love her skin and eyes." -- Haylie Duff, on Charlize Theron, in People magazine.
"[Caring about] what other people think of you can be stifling, and it's important not to let that affect you. People who have low self-esteem need approval from people ... but it's all about how you feel about yourself." -- Mary J. Blige, in Teen People magazine.
Accountants are hot
Raise your hand if you associate & quot;exciting & quot; and & quot;visionary & quot; with the world of accounting.
Anyone?
Sponsored by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Web site Start Here Go Places (www.startheregoplaces.com) aims to show there's more to accounting than preparing tax returns. The site explores some of the career options available to certified accountants. Some will surprise you.
For example, are you intrigued by the glitz and glam of the entertainment industry? CPAs play a vital role in managing the finances and investments of celebrities. Start Here Go Places features an interview with Derek Ferguson, chief financial officer of Bad Boy Entertainment, whose job perks include attending album parties and fashion shows. Not a bad gig, eh?
The site also features games that highlight some necessary accountant skills. In & quot;The Case of the California Con & quot; you play a forensic accountant (who knew?!). Your job is to figure out who is stealing money from a popular club. To solve the crime, you have to collect evidence - bank accounts, payroll records, etc. - to determine the thief's identity.
You'll find scholarship and internship information on the site as well.
Start Here Go Places proves that accountants do more than count money - there's more to the profession than meets the eye.