Happy Holidays!  

‘Tis the season to reflect on 2009 and look forward to 2010!

My next publication was not scheduled until January, but I wanted to take the opportunity to try something unique; a moment of reflection on the past and call to action for 2010!  December is the best time to reflect upon the last 12 months and measure your accomplishments.  Your ability to remember the details of all your hard work and accomplishments will never be better than now!  So, dust off your old resume and start by adding at least one accomplishment or new technical skill you’ve worked so hard for in 2009.  It does not have to be pretty. Just jot down some new facts about yourself that express your new accomplishments.

December is also a great time to look forward to 2010. Ask yourself: “What are my professional goals? Do I want to go back to school? Tackle a certification? Make a career move?” Ask for a promotion?   Below are links to local Universities and Certifications most requested by the employers I represent. I hope you find this information helpful.  

Certifications:

• CMA, www.ima-houston.org  
• CIA, www.theiia.org   
• CISA, www.isaca.org  
• CFE , www.acfe.com 
• CPA, www.tscpa.org   
• CFA, www.cfainstitute.org  
• CFP, www.cfp.net  
• CICA, www.theiic.org

CPA Certificate Programs:

• http://www.bauer.uh.edu/degrees-programs/cap/  
• http://swc2.hccs.edu/accounting/cpa_exam.htm  
• http://www.lonestar.edu/accounting-certificate.htm

Masters Programs:

• UH – www.bauer.uh.edu/graduate/  
• Rice – www.business.rice.edu/  
• UT – http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/houstonmba/
• HBU – http://www.hbu.edu/
• Sam Houston State – http://www.shsu.edu/mba/
• St. Thomas – www.stthom.edu/  

 Here is to a great 2010!

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com  | www.cfstaffing.blogspot.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire