Beta Alpha Psi Zeta Theta Chapter University at

Beta Alpha Psi Zeta Theta Chapter University at Buffalo BAY

2011 - 2012 Officers BAY Riana Hersch Brittany Schaub President Vice President of Technicals Jeffrey Nudd Gilbert Cheng Erica Kelly Allan Reid Fannie Wang Vice President of Candidates Treasurer Reporting Secretary Corresponding Secretary Communications Secretary Prof. Kathy Nesper Faculty Advisor

What is Beta Alpha Psi? Beta Alpha Psi is a nonprofit international honorary and service organization for accounting, finance and information systems students. It provides opportunities for development of technical and professional skills to complement university education; participation in community service; and interaction among students, faculty and professionals. BAY

What is Beta Alpha Psi? In other words… Beta Alpha Psi is an international honors organization that enhances the university educational experience by providing students with opportunities to: § § Interact with finance, information systems and accounting professionals Develop strong relationships with university faculty Become an active member in the community and university Develop the skills to complement technical knowledge Zeta Theta Chapter is a Superior Status Chapter that has been recognized for multiple achievements over the years. BAY

Chapter Activities �Professional include: Activities ◦ Meet the Professionals Night ◦ Technical Presentations by Professionals ◦ Initiation Banquet ◦ Accounting Department Banquet ◦ 30 th Anniversary Banquet BAY

Chapter Activities Service Activities include: BAY

Linda Yalem Safety Run VITA Habitat For Humanity

Other Service Activities • Adopt a Highway • Relay for Life • Blood Drive • Tutoring • Buffalo City Mission • MICE Program BAY

Chapter Activities International & Regional Activities include: BAY

Atlantic Coast Regional Meeting Last Year: Providence, RI This Year: Stamford, CT March 23 -24 BAY

Annual Meeting Last Summer: Denver, CO Next Summer: Baltimore, MD BAY

Go for the Gold Status at Annual Meetings BAY Chance to Win Recognition for UB

Project Run With It at Annual Meetings BAY Chance to Win Recognition for UB

Chapter Activities And now for the fun part… Social & Sporting Activities include: BAY

Upcoming Social Events: Beta BBQ Paintball Bowling Ice Skating Sabres Game

Buddy Program � Each new candidate will be assigned to a committee � The committee chair will serve as a mentor for the candidates in their committee � Candidates will be expected to keep in touch with their mentors to stay up to date � Mentors will be responsible to get new candidates involved in club activities � Mentors will facilitate the transition from candidate to member BAY

How do I become a candidate? If you are an Accounting student… ◦ Must have completed and received an average 3. 3 GPA in MGA 201/202 and an overall 3. 0 GPA ◦ Must have and maintain a 3. 3 GPA in all accounting courses, including MGA 301, 303, and 311 (fall) and MGA 302 and 314 (spring) in order to become members BAY

How do I become a candidate? If you are a Finance student… ◦ Must have completed or be currently taking MGF 405, 401, 402, 403, or MGA 305, or 306 ◦ Must have completed and have a 3. 3 GPA in MGA 201/202 ◦ Must have taken or be enrolled in MGF 301 ◦ Must maintain a 3. 3 overall Finance GPA BAY

How do I become a candidate? If you are a MIS student… ◦ Must have completed CSE 113 ◦ Must have completed and have a 3. 3 GPA in MGA 201/202 ◦ Must have taken or be enrolled in MGS 351, MGS 402, 404 or 405 ◦ Must maintain a 3. 3 overall MIS GPA BAY

How do I become a candidate? If you are a graduate student… ◦ Must have declared a concentration in Accounting, Finance or MIS ◦ Must have completed at least one semester of graduate study if undergraduate concentration was not Accounting, Finance, or MIS or have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3. 5 ◦ Must have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3. 3 in all graduate level courses BAY

How do I become a candidate? If you are a sophomore student: ◦ Must have a 3. 0 overall GPA ◦ Must complete MGA 201/202 with an average GPA of 3. 3 or higher (TBD End of Spring 2012) ◦ Must maintain average GPA of 3. 3 or higher in ALL accounting courses, including MGA 301, 303, 311 (TBD end of Fall 2012) ◦ Must meet candidate requirements in Spring 2012 ◦ Must remain active in Fall 2012 ◦ Will be inducted in January 2013

Candidate Requirements During this semester all candidates must: � Attend ◦ ◦ ◦ a minimum of 80% of all BAP events. This includes: 66% of all technical events 66% of all general meetings (4/5) 4 hours of community service Tutor at least 6 hours per semester (1 hour every other week) 8 hours of VITA � Actively participate in at least 1 committee � Submit unofficial transcript, candidate application, and pay dues ($80) by January 23, 5 pm � Submit essay and candidate quiz by February 13, 5 pm � Complete candidate interview by February 31 ◦ Turn all documents into Beta mail file in Alfiero 206 C BAY

Sophomore Candidate Requirements During this semester all sophomore candidates must: � Attend ◦ ◦ ◦ a minimum of 80% of all BAP events. This includes: 66% of all technical events 66% of all general meetings (4/5) 4 hours of community service Tutor at least 6 hours per semester (1 hour every other week) 8 hours of VITA � Actively participate in at least 1 committee � Submit unofficial transcript, candidate application, and pay dues ($25) by January 23, 5 pm � Submit essay and candidate quiz by February 13, 5 pm � Complete candidate interview by February 31 ◦ Turn all documents into Beta mail file in Alfiero 206 C BAY

Upcoming Events � First General Meeting ◦ January 24, 5: 30 pm, Alfiero 104 � Initiation Banquet ◦ January 26, 6 pm, Banchettis ◦ Business Professional ◦ All initiates are required to attend � VITA Training Dates ◦ January 21, 28, and 29, 9 am, Capen 201 **All technicals and general meetings are business casual** BAY

International Website: http: //bap. org/ The Program for Chapter Activities (PCA) ◦ This document gives detailed information on BAP Chapter Activities and more. If you are thinking about pledging, this is an important document to get familiar with. ◦ It can be downloaded from the National BAP site BAY

Important Information � Chapter Website � Beta Mail File ◦ Alfiero 206 C ◦ http: //wings. buffalo. edu/m gtclubs/Beta_Alpha_Psi/Ho me. html � Riana’s e-mail ◦ rahersch@buffalo. edu � Beta Office ◦ Alfiero 206 G � Tutoring Room (ARC) ◦ Jacobs 322 � Jeff’s e-mail ◦ jnudd@buffalo. edu

Questions? BAY