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Updated No Show Policy
Posted on Tuesday, 10/7/2008
Please review our No Show Policy for information regarding attendance and cancellation for both professional and service events.
Tickets for William H. Gates, Sr.
Posted on Tuesday, 10/7/2008
We are pleased to announce that our professional speaker for the evening on October 23rd will be William H. Gates, Sr. Tickets reserved for BAP members, candidates, and EAG students are available first-come, first-serve at the BAP table in Balmer Commons and at our Professional Meeting starting Thursday, October 9th. Event details are below.
Date: Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Kane Hall 120
Dress: Business Casual
Accounting Exploration Seminar
Posted on Tuesday, 10/7/2008
Interested in learning more about Accounting and Beta Alpha Psi? We are sponsoring an Accounting Exploration Seminar open to EAG students! A panel of students will discuss the Accounting major, what classes to take in the Business School, the differences between Audit, Tax, and Advisory, recruiting for internships/full-time careers, and more. All freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to attend.
Date: Tuesday, October 28th
Time: 7 pm
Location: Balmer 309
Dress: Campus Casual
Please submit questions for the panel to Blake Thomas at BlakeThomas.bap@gmail.com.
KZOK Radiothon & SYGW with BDO Seidman
Posted on Thursday, 10/2/2008
All candidates and members must attend one of these mandatory events.
Join KZOK 102.5 FM and help raise money for World Vision. Volunteers will answer phones and take pledges from generous community donors. This radiothon can be VERY fast paced!
When: Friday, October 10thTime: 7:30 am - 10 pm (2-3 hour shifts, click here to see shifts)
Where: KZOK 102.5
Volunteers Needed: 15 per shift
Signup: Email the BAP Service Committee at bapservice@gmail.com or sign-up at a weekly meeting.
You MUST sign-up for this event by October 8th!
Come out to one of SYGW's gardens and get your hands in the dirt! Work side by side with professionals from BDO Seidman. Network while serving a great cause!
When: Friday, October 17th
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Where: South Park site at Marra Farm
Volunteers Needed: 50 people
Signup: Email the BAP Service Committee at bapservice@gmail.com or signup at a weekly meeting.
You MUST sign-up for this event by October 15th!
BAP Professional Meeting
Posted on Thursday, 10/2/2008
The professional speaker for the evening will be BDO Seidman. A fashion show and recruiting seminar will follow at 7:45 pm.
Date: Thursday, October 9th, 2008
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Gowen 301
Dress: Business Casual
Delta Chapter Tops Nation in Best Practices
Posted on Wednesday, 8/20/2008
Sixteen members of BAP Delta Chapter attended the BAP Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California on August 6th-9th. The chapter entered and won two of three Best Practices competitions. Click here for the full article from Foster News Online e-newsletter and Foster Business Magazine!
Meet the Firms
Posted on Sunday, 7/12/2008
After our first BAP meeting at 6:30 pm, you are invited to attend the Meet the Firms event at the HUB. Representatives from over a dozen firms and companies will be at this event. It'll be your chance to ask them questions and find out what opportunities for internships and jobs they have to offer. Don't miss this great event! Dinner will be provided.
Date: Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (after the first Professional Meeting)
Location: HUB West Ballroom
Who: FREE for members (Non-members: $15.00*)
Dress: Business Casual
*If you become a BAP candidate, the $15.00 for the Meet the Firms event will decrease your BAP joining fees by $15.00.
Please send your full name and your current student status (e.g. Junior) to MeetTheFirm2008.bap@gmail.com by Monday, September 29th. RSVP is not mandatory but you are encouraged to do so.
For more information on Meet the Firms, click here.
BAP Professional Meeting
Posted on Sunday, 6/29/2008
Our first professional meeting for the year! The professional speaker for the evening will be Washington Mutual.
Date: Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Gowen 301
Dress: Business Casual
Candidate Information Session
Posted on Tuesday, 9/23/2008
Learn more about becoming a candidate at this session before our first meeting of the year.
Date: Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
Time: 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Gowen 301
Dress: Business Casual
Accounting Orientation
Posted on Sunday, 9/4/2008
New accounting majors are encouraged to attend this orientation. Learn about the resources and opportunities available to get involved in the accounting program . It is a great way to meet professors and other students.
Date: Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
Time: 3:30 pm - 5:20 pm
Location: Smith Hall 120
Who: New Accounting majors
Dress: Campus Casual
iExpress Resume & Interview Workshop
Posted on Sunday, 6/29/2008
Learn what to include in your resume and how to make it stand out, right from the recruiters who will be reading it. You will sit down with a recruiter who will review your resume. Don't miss this chance to get input on what recruiters are looking for. Make sure to bring your resume! For more information, click here.
You will also watch a presentation about interviews by a representative from the UW Career Center. Following that, you will observe a series of mock interviews. Learn what to do (or not to do) as two experienced interviewers conduct and critique interviews with professionals. There will be as many as 15 recruiters reviewing resumes and performing mock interviews. A light dinner will be provided.
Date: Tuesday, September 30th, 2008
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Balmer Commons
Attire: Business Casual
This event is now full.
Fall Welcome BBQ
Posted on Sunday, 6/29/2008
UW BAP would like to welcome all members and candidates back to school with the annual Fall BBQ! Come get your chow on!
Date: Thursday, September 25th, 2008
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Denny Field (behind Hutchinson Hall)
Dress: Campus Casual
BAP End of Year BBQ
Updated on Friday, 5/23/2008
Celebrate the end of another successful year with your friends in BAP! This is the time to relax, have fun playing some outdoor games/activities and eating FREE BBQ. Come say goodbye to this year's officer team and congratulate them on the great work they did this year. Also, you will get to know next year's officers.
Date: Thursday, May 29th.
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Denny Field
Dress: Campus Casual
BAP Professional Meeting
Updated on Tuesday, 5/13/2008
Our last professional meeting for the year! The professional speaker for the evening will be from Deloitte.
Date: Thursday, May 15th.
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Gowen 301
Dress: Business Casual
Relay for Life
Updated on Tuesday, 4/29/2008
- Fundraising -
Grab your T's (4/7, 4/8): selling T shirts in Balmer Commons
Light up the Stadium (4/29 - 5/1): selling luminaries
Find out more here: Service » One time Events » Relay for Life
Meet the Members
Posted on Wednesday, 4/2/2008
Meet the Members Dinners
Dates:
- Dinner#1 on April 24th with Grant Thornton, BDO Seidman, Berntson Porter, Clark Nuber, McGladrey Pullen, and IRS
- Dinner #2 on May 1st with PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, and Moss Adams
Location: North Cascade Room in Haggett Hall
Attire: Business Professional
Cost: $20 for both dinners ($10 reimbursement when you show up to both)*
We invite all members to enjoy a great evening of socializing and dinner with professionals from the 11 firms listed above! With each course of our five-course dinner, you get to mingle with a whole new table of professionals and learn more about their unique opportunities.
Please RSVP by Thursday, April 17th to robertstoumbos.bap@gmail.com and submit any questions to JenniferLivesay.bap@gmail.com
*If you RSVP, you are signing up for both dinners.
You may not sign up for only one, so be sure you can make both evenings.
It is $20, but you will be reimbursed $10 at the second event/dinner.
If you fail to attend the first dinner, then you will not be allowed to attend the
second and will not receive any reimbursement.
Beta Alpha Psi 87th Alumni Banquet
Updated on Friday, 4/10/2008
As the end of academic year approaches, it is time for us to celebrate our achievements and appreciate all the contributions our members have made. You are welcome to join us to have a nice dinner and gather with the professionals, faculty, and fellow Beta Alpha Psi members. At the Beta Alpha Psi 87th Alumni Banquet, all your hard work will be appreciated in front of professionals and faculty. In addition, we will use this opportunity to network with our alumni and thank our sponsors for supporting our chapter.
When: Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: HUB East Ballroom
Attire: Business Professional
Costs: $10 for a three-course meal ($40 value) and a beautiful BAP T-shirt
Choices of menu:
Bay Laurel - Pan Seared Chicken Breast w/Peach Chutney
Persillade Crusted Pacific Rockfish
Five-Cheese Vegetable Lasagna (Vegetarian)
We will be collecting payment and RSVP form from April 21st until May 11th at Balmer Commons.
Link to the RSVP form.
If you are willing to help us with the banquet preparation, please contact Catherine Wijaya at catherinewijaya.bap@gmail.com.
UW BAP SWEEPS REGIONAL COMPETITION
Posted on Sunday, 4/20/2008
31 members of BAP Delta Chapter attended the BAP regional meeting in
Portland this Friday and Saturday.
The chapter entered and won all three best practices competitions. Teams
from 14 universities were competing. We have now qualified for and will be
competing at nationals for the fourth consecutive year. We have swept the
regional competitions we entered the last two years.
You may wish to congratulate the following students for 9 months long
project development involving at least 100 hours of work on the part of the
team, and resulting in at least 300 hours of BAP member student
participation. The projects also resulted in significant contributions to
the Autistic community in 8 Seattle high schools and to educating the UW
community about financial consumer issues. After the projects were completed
these students spent many hours preparing their powerpoint slides and
practicing for their presentations. They are a very hard working, quality
conscious group.
Strategic Planning: BAP in 10 years
Andrew Alwood
Fanny Shellenberger
Bonnie Walter
Megan Yeung
Financial Literacy: Educating College Students
Stephanie Chu
Vildana Kunduklija
Whitney Langendorfer
A Program to Help a Financially Depressed Community (Autistic Young Adults)
Roya Labib
Brad Williams
iExpress Resume & Interview Workshop
Posted on Sunday, 2/24/2008
Date: Wednesday, March 5th
Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Douglas Forum and Seminar Room (4th floor of the Bank of America Executive Education Center)
Attire: Business Casual
Learn how to make your resume and interviews memorable - in a good way! Gain valuable input on your resume and interview skills from as many as 15 recruiters. This workshop consists of two parts: the resume workshop and the interview workshop. Students will be broken up into two groups and rotate between the two workshops. A light dinner will be provided.
Note: This workshop counts towards your professional hours.
RSVP at WhitneyLangendorfer.bap@gmail.com.
Check the iExpress page for more details.
Meet the Corporations
Posted on Tuesday, 1/8/2008
Date: January 31st
Time: 6:00-9:00 pm
Venue: Cascade Room in Haggett Hall
Attire: Business Formal
Cost: $10
We invite ALL members to enjoy a great evening of socializing and dinner with professionals from Alaska Air, Amazon, Boeing, Chevron, Microsoft, Washington Mutual, and Weyerhaeuser!
With each course of our four-course dinner, you get to mingle with a whole new table of professionals and learn more about their unique opportunities.
Please RSVP by Thursday, January 24th. Spaces are now open to all members. RSVP and submit questions to JenniferLivesay.bap@gmail.com.
BAP Officer Applications
Posted on Tuesday, 2/12/2008
Click here fore the 2008 Leadership Packet.
Click here fore the 2008 Leadership Application.
Check the officer positions page for details on each officer position.
Seattle Career Days 2008
Posted on Wednesday, 2/13/2008
Seattle Career Days 2008
Friday, April 4th
This year's Career Days will give members and candidates of Junior standing the ability to visit each firm for one hour all in one day. We have set the date for Friday, April 4th from 9:00am - 4:15pm which will include a continental breakfast, lunch, and parking. To make the day as varied and informative as possible, each Firm has selected a topic to discuss that is relevant to the accounting profession and preparation for your future careers. The topics are as follows:
- Resume Building (presented by Deloitte)
- Difference between Audit, Tax, & Advisory (presented by Ernst & Young)
- Interviewing Skills (presented by KPMG)
- Leadership & Networking (presented by Moss Adams)
- Business Etiquette (presented by PricewaterhouseCoopers)
Financial Literacy Workshops
Updated on Monday, 1/28/2008
Did you know that the number of 18 to 24-year-olds declaring bankruptcy has increased 96% in the last 10 years?
Get educated. Attend FREE workshops co-hosted by UW BAP and Washington Mutual.
Check this page for more details.
Berntson Porter-UW MPACC Tax Competitions
Posted on Thursday, 1/3/2008
2008
BERNTSON PORTER-UW MPACC TAX
TAX COMPETITION
You are invited!!!
DATES: January 17 and 18, 2008
COMPETITORS: Junior or Senior Level Accounting Majors from Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Teams of 3 or 4 students.
WHERE: University of Washington Foster School of Business, Seattle, WA
Main Entrance 17th Ave NE and NE 45th St
WHEN: See Events Schedule
REGISTER: By January 14, 2008. E-mail to Stacy Smith, StacySmith.bap@gmail.com with names, e-mail addresses and cell phone numbers
QUESTIONS: E-mail or call Deborah Medlar, medlard@u.washington.edu, 206-616-8394
Information for Winter Candidates
Posted on Tuesday, 1/8/2008
Interested in joining BAP this quarter? Have no fear, the information is here:
Feel free to join us for our first professional meeting of Winter Quarter on January 10th!Deadline for fulfilling candidate requirement
Posted on Monday, 11/19/2007
- Professional: Thursday, December 6th (8 hours total; up to 1 non-BAP hour)
- Service: Friday, December 7th (7 hours total; up to 2 non-BAP hours)
- Non-BAP: Midnight Saturday, December 1st (report non-BAP hours to www.uwbap.org/nonbap)
Undergraduate Program Code of Conduct
Posted on Tuesday, 10/23/2007
I will uphold the fundamental standards of honesty, respect, and integrity, and I accept the responsibility to encourage others to adhere to these standards.
HONESTY: Telling the truth
RESPECT: Showing consideration for others and their ideas and work
INTEGRITY: Being a leader of character. Being fair in all relations with others.
Please send me an email if you are interested in
helping promote the Code of Conduct in the Accounting Program.
Frank Hodge
fhodge@u.washington.edu
Membership and Candidate Dues
Updated on Friday, 10/12/2007
Membership dues are due on October 18th, 2007.
Haven't paid? Look for our BAP table Monday -Thursday (10/15 - 10/18) from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in front of Balmer Commons. You can also arrive early at 5:00 p.m. to our meeting on October 18th in Smith 120 to turn in your dues. Please turn in your membership applications (from your candidate/member packets) with your dues in order for us to accept payment. We can accept cash or checks (make checks out to "Beta Alpha Psi").
If you are planning to join Beta Alpha Psi in Fall, please pay as a Candidate.
| Candidates | Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Initiation Fee | $55 | N/A |
| Quarterly Fees | $40 | $40 |
| Total Fall Quarter Dues | $95 | $40 |
Need more information? Click me!
Foster School of Business Naming Celebration
Posted on Friday, 10/12/2007
| Special Event: | Foster School of Business Naming Celebration |
| Date: | Wednesday, Oct. 17 4:15 - 6:00 p.m. |
| Time: | 4:15 - Pick up your free Foster T-shirt 4:30 - Husky Pep Band & Cheerleaders 4:40 - Presentation by Dean Jiambalvo 4:50-6:00 Mingle & enjoy refreshments |
| Location: | Denny Yard - Under a big tent (Outside between Mackenzie & Denny Halls) UW Seattle Campus |
Drum roll please….
Come join with business students, staff and faculty, and the Husky Pep Band to celebrate our new name: Michael G. Foster School of Business.
We're on a roll with this transformational gift - a total of $50 million from The Foster Foundation that will propel our School to become the premier public business school in the country. Hear from Dean Jim Jiambalvo about the impact of this gift - how it will provide the resources to retain top scholars and teachers, launch new programs and provide scholarships to deserving students.
All Foster School students are invited to pick up their free "Foster Means Business"
T-shirt while supplies last! Come fill your coffee mug and get fired up with the Husky Pep Band.
Save the date and spread the news!
For more information contact
Samantha Ogle at 206-685-2989 or
samogle@u.washington.edu.
Learn more about Northwest business leader Michael G. Foster
and The Foster Foundation's contributions to the School.
Fall Welcome BBQ
Posted on Tuesday, 9/25/2007
UW BAP would like to welcome all members and candidates back to school with the annual Fall BBQ! Come get your chow on!
Where: Denny Field (behind Hutchinson Hall)
When: Thursday, September 27th, 5.30pm-6.30pm
Dress: Campus Casual
iExpress Interview
Updated on Sunday 10/7/2007
Learn about appropriate attire and
interview etiquette, as well as bloopers you never want to make if you want that second interview. Meet
recruiters from accounting firms... or maybe even your
potential interviewer.
So come polish your interviewing skills and get the internship or job of your dreams!!
iExpress Resume Workshop
RSVP by Monday, October 1st at noon. There are limited seats available.
Date: Wednesday, October 3rd
Time: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Douglas Forum
Who: BAP members
Dress: Business Casual
Please bring your resume and cover letter to the workshop in order to have them reviewed.
Visit the iExpress page for tips.
RSVP by Monday, October 8th at 4:00pm. There are limited seats available.
Date: Tuesday, October 9th
Time: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Douglas Forum (4th floor of the Bank of America Executive
Center of Education)
Who: BAP members
Dress: Business Casual
RSVP:
iExpress.bap@gmail.com
Meet the Firms
Posted on Tuesday, 9/25/2007
After our first BAP meeting at 6:30 p.m., you are invited to attend the Meet the Firms event at the HUB. Representatives from over a dozen firms and companies will be at this event. It'll be your chance to ask them questions and find out what opportunities for internships and jobs they have to offer. Don't miss this great event! Dinner will be provided.
Date: Thursday, October 4th
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: HUB West Ballroom
Who: BAP members attend for Free. All others $15.00 (covers cost of food)*
Dress: Business Casual
For more information on Meet the Firms, click here.
Deadline for Annual Requirement
Professional: Thursday, May 17th
Service: Saturday, May 19th
Non-BAP: Midnight Saturday, May 19th
| Winter Pledges | All Other Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Hours | 10 | 15 |
| Service Hours | 10 | 15 |
| Additional Hours | 8 | 10 |
| Minimum Total Hours | 28 | 40 |
CPA Review Course Auctions
Posted on Monday, 5/28/2007
We have two great items being auctioned off this week. If you plan on taking the CPA exam at some point then consider bidding on either the Becker or the Rigos CPA Review Course. Each course is a full package of classes, books, and flashcards.
- To make a bid you will need to create a login ID even if you already have a sign in for the BAP website. Visit the auction site, make a login ID and make a bid: http://www.uwbap.org/auction/
- The Becker Review Course market price is around $2,500; check out the details here: http://www.beckercpa.com/courses/CPA-Review/index.cfm
- The Rigos Review Course market price is $1,800; check out the details here: http://www.rigos.net/Cpa_Review/index.shtml
The auctions begin tonight (5/28), at 9pm. Bidding will end on Thursday (5/31) at 9pm. Note the time displayed on the auction site is EST, but the auctions will end at 9pm PST.
Please email Brian Tai: iczman@u.washington.edu or Joe Holmes: holmesj@u.washington.edu if you have any questions on how the auction work.
Accounting Lab Update
Posted on Sunday, 5/20/2007
To all students: The BAP Accounting Lab is closed for the remainder of the quarter. Erin and Anthony wish you thank you for your participation and involvement with the Lab, and wish you well with your academic career! If you have questions regarding the Lab, please email Anthony Mai (atm2@u.washington.edu).
Also welcome Kendra Golob and Kevin Jones as your Accounting Lab Co-Chairs for the 2007-08 academic year!
The 86th Annual BAP Banquet
Posted on Sunday, 5/6/2007
Join us in the HUB East Ballroom on Thursday, May 24th @ 5:15pm to celebrate the year-end!
This is one of the most elaborate events of the year, as we will:
- Recognize fellow BAP Members and their accomplishments
- Recognize our Alumni-Professional of the Year – Gary Grimstad
- Network with professionals and faculty
- Enjoy a delicious dinner with other BAP friends
BAP Surveys
Posted on Sunday, 4/29/2007
BAP Professor of the Year Award
CLICK HERE TO VOTE NOW! Did you want to recognize an outstanding 300- or 400-level professor this year for going above and beyond? Take a minute to vote now! We will announce the results at the BAP Annual Banquet on May 24th.
BAP Service Activities Survey
Help us improve service activities for the coming year! Please take a few minutes to complete this survey and let us know what you think or suggest new ideas for service events. Click here to get your voice heard!
Virginia Tech Shootings
Posted on Tuesday, 4/17/2007
My name is David Allen and I am president of Beta Alpha Psi Gamma Lambda chapter here at Virginia Tech. I just wanted to let you know that there was an auditing class for juniors in that building at the same time that the shootings had happened but I think everyone is ok. Many of the students were in Beta Alpha Psi and Accounting society. I don’t think anyone was hurt but we haven’t heard from everyone. Luckily many of use were not involved in it directly but we all have fiends who were involved. If you could let the chapters know that we appreciate all thoughts and prayers that they can give us.
Thank you for your support,
David Allen
President of Beta Alpha Psi Gamma Lambda Chapter
Best Practices Corporate Social Responsibility Results
Posted on Sunday, 4/15/2007
We began this project by researching CSR through background articles and through interviews with professors teaching the subject and professionals working in the field. We hosted four different events, two of them through with our Beta Alpha Psi Chapter and two more with local high school DECA classes. (more information)
Officer Election
Posted on Thursday, 3/29/2007
There were 65 attendees at the BAP meeting on March 29th, 2007. Candidates who were elected have received more than 75% of membership votes. They are to shadow the current officers during spring quarter and receive necessary training before their tenure next year. At the end of spring quarter, the elected officers will assume their positions and lead the Delta Chapter during the school year of 2007-2008. We would like to recognize the following 11 individuals with their new position at Beta Alpha Psi:
| President | Andrew Alwood |
| Professional | Jocelyn Dunn |
| Service | Whitney Langendorfer |
| National/Regional | Catherine Wijaya |
| Membership | Dominique Seghetti |
| Administration | Stephanie Chu |
| Treasurer | Queenie Tai |
| Reporter | Vy Troung |
| Mentor | Edward Oh |
| External Relation | Stacy Smith |
| Webmaster | Nina Liong |
Congratulations! We are impressed with your strong work ethic and believe you will continue the success of our chapter.
Apply to MPAcc Program
Posted on Thursday, 3/29/2007
Thinking NOW About Attending the MPAcc (Taxation or Auditing)Program? It's not too late to apply!
Sometimes a student takes Auditing or Taxation so late in their program and then they realize that a One Year Masters in either Auditing or Taxation makes a lot of sense.
It isn't too late to apply. If you are a late decision-maker come and see Bill Resler (tax) or Jim Gillick (audit & assurance) to see about a delayed application.
A Masters truly jump starts your career and advances you through the ranks much more quickly.
Battle of the Bands
Posted on Tuesday, 3/27/2007
CALLING ALL DRUMMERS! Do you have a passion for music and accounting? If so, then we need you! Join us, Facial Depreciation, UWBAP's representing band, as we prepare for the Battle of the Bands on May 19th. Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to meet like-minded professionals who are equally passionate about music. If you have what it takes, please contact Nina Liong at ninaliong.bap@gmail.com ASAP!
Last year was the start of something special. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity for a night of networking that will also benefit the Accounting Department at Highline Community College!
Join your friends and colleagues for a night filled with fun and music at:
Highline Student Union Building
Highline Community College campus
2400 S 240th Street, Des Moines, WA
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Admission: $15
Attire: Casual
The price of admission includes a meal (sandwich, chips and lemonade), one ticket to vote for your favorite band, and entry into a drawing for fabulous door prizes.
Additional votes may be purchased for $1 each. All net proceeds will be for the use of the accounting students and Accounting Department at HCC/CWU.
Visit Battle of the Bands website for more information and register for the event.
Please note: alcohol will be present at the function but students are not allowed to consume regardless of age.
CPAexcel Exam Review Scholarship
Posted on Monday, 3/26/2007
Accounting Students: Enter to Win a Full CPA Exam Review Scholarship
The drawing will be held on April 30th, 2007, and 155 full scholarships will be awarded. Each scholarship is worth $650 and covers the full cost of CPAexcel's Professor-Guided Distance Learning Seminar for all four parts of the CPA Exam. Course updates and retakes are FREE, so you do not have to worry about your course getting outdated before you begin preparing for the exam. Students sign up here to win a free course!
CPAexcel students consistently excel on the CPA Exam - The CPAexcel courseware, powered by our Efficient Learning System™, dramatically improves learning and retention. CPAexcel's effectiveness is demonstrated by its CPA Exam pass rates. In 2004, 2005, and 2006, students who completed CPAexcel passed 84% of their exam parts, versus the national average pass rate of 43%, as reported by the AICPA. Details
Find out more about CPAexcel and our University Program for students.
Questions? Please call CPAexcel with any questions at 888.884.5669.
Join Relay For Life and Help Fight Cancer
Posted on Monday, 3/26/2007
Relay For Life® is a fun-filled overnight event designed to bring together those who have been touched by cancer in our community. At the event, we celebrate survivorship and raise money to help the American Cancer Society in its mission to save lives, help those who have been touched by cancer, and empower individuals to fight back.
When: 12:00pm on May 12th till 8:00am on May 13th
Where: Husky Stadium
Follow this link below to join our UW Beta Alpha Psi's team in its goals to:
- Raise money for ACS's mission to save lives
- Participate in its first ever Relay For Life
- Receive service hours (up to 20 hours, from one event!)
- Have fun by helping the community
Note: The $10 registration fee will go towards a free t-shirt and count as a donation.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Posted on Sunday, 2/11/2007
Corporate Social Responsibility is a growing concern for the corporate world. Public corporations are paying more attention to this field of reporting as many companies undergo major PR disasters arising from ignoring concerns about public welfare. Companies use these reports to show the public and their shareholders that they have business strategies that protect the interests of consumers, the environment, and shareholders while still making profit. These reports are still new to the public, arising only recently following such corporate disasters as Enron and Worldcom that gave rise to Sarbanes-Oxley.
Our meeting will focus on discussing why social responsibility is an important and the effects that these reports are having on corporate strategy as well as corporate success.
Speakers:
- Martin Westerman, UW Management Professor
- Margaret Yung, FVP/National Manager, Community Investments Community & External Affairs Division, from Washington Mutual
- Elizabeth Borelli, Corporate Public Relations, from Washington Mutual
When: February 22nd, 2007, BAP Meeting
Where: Smith 120
BAP Casino Royale
Posted on Thursday, 2/8/2007
Fancy some Ice Cream and Poker/Blackjack fun? Well, BAP is delighted to invite you to our first ever Casino Royale inter-chapter social event with Seattle University! This February 15th , right after our BAP meeting (from 6:45 – 9:00 p.m.), we will be hosting a fun night of card games where everybody is invited to play and win prizes! Don’t feel like playing? Go ahead and dive into our selection of Ice Cream and mingle with people! We promise you will enjoy it!
When: Thursday, February 15th
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (right after BAP meeting)
Place: Balmer Commons
Who: UW and SU BAP members and any professionals from the accounting firms!
Target Diversity Leadership Award
Posted on Thursday, 1/11/2007
Target Stores is awarding $500 scholarships to two exceptional individuals at the University of Washington. Target would like to recognize diverse student leaders for their outstanding contributions to the UW and within the community. The awards will be presented at the Target Diversity Leadership Award Dinner on February 1st, 2007 which all applicants will be invited to attend.
What: TARGET DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP AWARD DINNER
When: February 1, 2007
Where: University of Washington, Student Union Building (HUB), Room 108
Time: 6:00 P.M. - 9:00P.M.
To Qualify for $500 Scholarship:
- Must be Junior or Senior standing
- Submit a one page essay explaining your strong leadership skills along with why you should be selected as the $500 award recipient. (Please note: the two selected award winners will read their essay at the awards dinner)
- the Target Diversity Leadership Award Application. Please have a professor, advisor, counselor, or university leader provide their signature of recommendation with their contact information.
- Submit your essay and letter of recommendation by MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2007 by 5:00 PM to Diane Martin in the Center for Career Services (134 Mary Gates Hall or damartin@u.washington.edu)
- You must attend the Diversity Leadership Award Dinner on February 1st to be eligible for the $500 award. The two winners of the scholarship will be announced at the conclusion of the event.
ASWA Bellevue Chapter Scholarship
Posted on Tuesday, 1/30/2007
Accounting Students! Scholarships Available:
- $1,500 Accounting Scholarship
- Becker CPA Review Course; A $3,400 Value!
Deadline: Postmarked by April 1st, 2007
Applications: Available in Accounting Office or online at www.aswabellevue.org
Eligibility
- Full or part-time student pursuing a degree in accounting or their CPA designation
- Applicant intends to major in accounting and has completed basic accounting courses
- Applicant must be a student in the Puget Sound area
Leadership Information
Posted on Tuesday, 1/30/2007
Leadership Information Session
Session A: Tuesday, January 30th from 5:30-6:30pm in Balmer 204
Session B: Thursday, February 1st from 6:30-7:30pm in Smith 120 (After BAP)
Leadership applications will be made available after Thursday's BAP meeting (2/1).
Applications for Officer/Chair Positions
Please fill out the leadership application and hand in the form to a BAP officer by Thursday, February 22nd. The Nominating Committee will evaluate your qualifications and refer your interest to the Electoral Committee. There will then be a 30-minute interview with the faculty advisor, the president, and one of the VP before March 7th.
Please plan ahead to leave yourself enough time for the interview.
Election Day: March 29th
Please prepare a 2-3 minutes speech and there will be a secret ballot casted from the general membership.
Accounting Lab is Seeking Lead Tutors
Posted on Monday, 1/22/2007
The Accounting Lab is seeking willing BAP pledges and members to take on some leader positions as Lead Tutors. We are seeking students available at the listed shifts:
- Monday, 1:30-3:30pm
- Tuesday, 9:30-11:30am
- Thursday, 9:30-11:30am
- Saturday, 1:30-3:30pm
This is a weekly session, until the ninth week of the quarter, so you will not have to be there before Finals Week. Please contact Erin Haas (emhaas@comcast.net) for more information. Even if you cannot make these times, we encourage you to drop in when you can to help out students in need of accounting assistance.
Dues & Information for New Members
Posted on Monday, 1/8/2007
Dues
Dues must be turned in with the Hour Checklist.
All member and pledge dues must be turned in by January 18th. Pledges must pay $85(National fee and winter dues). Members must pay $80 (Winter and spring dues). If you attended BOTH Meet the Senior Dinners, you only need to pay $70 in dues. We will be collecting dues beginning at 5:00 before the BAP meetings on January 11th and 18th as well as in Balmer Commons between 11:30-1:30 on January 16, 17, and 19.
Pledge Info Session
Interested in Joining BAP? Start attending meetings now and then attend our pledge information session immediately following the meeting on January 11th.
New Member Initiation
If you met your hours last quarter, you get to be initiated as an official BAP member. Please stick around for about 10 minutes after the meeting on January 11th so that you can go through our official initiation ceremony.
BAP Hours Checklist and Sign-in Sheet
Posted on Monday, 1/8/2007
Changes to the BAP Hours Checklist and Sign-in Sheet.
Please note the following changes in the Plan of Action:
- Washington CASH: Cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for the inconvenience.
- Children’s Hospital Radiothon – Shift #1: Date changed to Feb. 22nd; Hours Changed to 4.8
- Our Education Awareness: Dates changed to March 3rd and 10th
Plan of Action: REQUIRED FOR BAP MEMBERS AND PLEDGES
BAP Hours Checklist and Sign-in Sheet (TURN IN WITH YOUR DUES)
BAP Hours Checklist and Sign-in Sheet (KEEP FOR YOUR RECORD)
These two documents are designed to help you plan your personal calendar with BAP, and help you accumulate the total number of hours you need to complete by year end. They are to be turned in with your member and pledge dues. All members and pledges are required to turn them in.
Spotlight Member
Posted on Saturday, 12/30/2006
While our success as a chapter depends on everyone's combined efforts, we would also like to recognize outstanding BAP members for going "above and beyond." We have dedicated a new section on the website, Spotlight Member, (located in the Members Menu, Spotlight Member) to those excellent members. Please also read the article to see how you can nominate our next Spotlight Member.
Accounting Lab Update
Posted on Thursday, 11/23/2006
A reminder that the Accounting Lab will continue through Saturday, December 2nd. Pledges and members, this is an excellent time to make up for hours if you haven't met the service requirements. To all students, we will be available to help you during this time, so please come on by.
To all members and pledges: the Accounting Lab chairs are looking for Lead Tutors for Winter quarter. We are looking to expanding our hours to help more people and give more chances for you to get in service hours. If you are interested in being a Lead Tutor, please email Anthony Mai at atm2@u.washington.edu or Erin Haas at emhaas@comcast.net with your resume and hours you will be willing to manage the Lab. Two-hour blocks are preferable. Please email before December 16th, though late applications will be considered.
Mentor Program
Posted on Tuesday, 11/21/2006
Juniors, sign up for the Mentor Program
Students will have the opportunity to:
- Gain insight and wisdom from a business professional.
- Find some clarity and focus in his/her career goals.
- Ask questions from a knowledgeable and impartial source.
- Build a long-lasting relationship with someone with experience.
Submit your application and send current resume to Nick Leach at nick11@u.washington.edu by December 1st, 2006.
See here for more information or contact Nick Leach at nick11@u.washington.edu.
Mentor Breakfast
Posted on Tuesday, 1/2/2007
Date: January 4th 2007
Time: 7:30am to 9:00am (please arrive at 7:15am at the latest)
Place: UW Club
Who: Mentor Program Participants
Welcoming speech: Pete Dukes - Associate Dean, Undergraduate programs
Keynote speaker: Andy Baker - Deliotte
Professionals from: Deliotte, Ernst & Young, PwC, Moss Adams, and Washington Mutual will be in attendance
Dress: Business Casual
Member Recognition
Posted on Tuesday, 1/2/2007
We would like to recognize a group of excellent BAP members who have dedicated extra time during Fall Quarter to BAP. The names and number of hours for the Members of the Quarter and Outstanding BAP Members have been posted in our Member Recognition section (Members Menu, Member Recogntion).
iExpress
Posted on Tuesday, 1/2/2007
iExpress exists to equip BAP members with tools for effective communication. In January, two events, the Interview Workshop and the Resume Workshop, provide BAP members with the opportunity to hear from experts about professional topics. This is an excellent chance to gear up for the internship recruiting season. Space is limited, RSVP soon and continue reading for more information.
Leadership Opportunities
Posted on Tuesday, 1/2/2007
Many of you have been inquiring about leadership positions and how to become more involved in BAP. We posted a list of available leadership opportunities, which can also be found under the About menu.
Calendar Issue
Posted on Tuesday, 1/2/2007
The calendar is currently experiencing technical diffuculties and we are unable to add new events to the system. Please check back later for more information regarding this issue.
Meet the Firms II
Posted on Tuesday, 11/21/2006
Interested in networking or employment opportunities? It’s never too early to get familiarized with the accounting firms, so come join us at Meet the Firms, a career fair for accounting majors! This is definitely a great chance for junior and seniors to explore the career opportunities in the public and private accounting industries. Meet the Firms is an exclusive event for BAP members and it's completely FREE! Please RSVP to uw.bapevents@gmail.com ASAP and get ready for some serious networking! (more information)
Check Your Service or Professional Hours
Posted on Tuesday, 11/13/2006
Please email Anna Cho, Reporter at ahc3@u.washington.edu to find out how many hours you have recorded for BAP.
The quarter is ending soon, so make sure you have enough hours to fulfill your membership requirements!
xACT Case Competition Winners
Posted on Monday, 10/30/2006
1st Place Team - ThinkFAS
(Grand Prize - $1,000 & video submission)
John Amy
Michelle Levan
Carlyn Montague
Jason Woon
Eileen Chan
1st Place Team - Fusion
(Runner up - $1,000)
Danielle Castino
Benjamin Hemry
Melissa Davis
Eleonore Dailly
Loan Truong
2nd Place Team - PC Load Letter
Nathan Louie
Don Chan
Marissa Johnson
Phillip Tran
Joe Holmes
The de-invasion of Kinnear Park
Posted on Saturday, 10/28/2006
"Contributing to the event were the University of Washington's Beta Alpha Psi-Delta Chapter led by Ray Weikel, the Scientology Environmental Task Force, students from Seattle Pacific University on the far side of the Hill, Ingallina's Box Lunch and the Department of Corrections."
Our Kinnear Park Clean-Up event hits the press. Read the news coverage from Queen Ann News.
Meet the Seniors Banquets
Posted on Monday, 10/23/2006
Join us on November 8th and 16th for a pair of great opportunities to get to know 10 accounting firms. Talk with professionals, network, and get a chance to practice your professional dinner skills! This will be an excellent chance to begin marketing yourself to potential employers and get a feel for all of the different firms. (more information)
BAP Meeting
Posted on Friday, 9/29/2006
Don't miss our 1st meeting of the academic year! Dinner will be provided. Dress code is business casual.
Meet the Firms - Part I
Posted on Friday, 9/29/2006
Interested in networking or employment opportunities? It's never too early to get familiarized with the accounting firms, so come join us at Meet the Firms, a career fair for accounting majors! Please pick up a ticket outside the Balmer Commons between 10am and 4pm. This event is free for current BAP members, and is $10 for non-members. Tickets will also be sold at the door for $15. Please keep in mind that tickets are limited, so get them before the event is sold out! (more information)
Fall BBQ
Posted on Tuesday, 9/26/2006
Meet new people, eat great food, and have fun! Come join us at the Fall BBQ this Thursday at Denny Field from 5:30-6:30pm. Learn what Beta Alpha Psi has to offer you this upcoming year! (more information)
xACT is Back!
Posted on Saturday, 9/16/2006
The xACT case competition is back!
- Network with PwC professionals
- Gain valuable case competition experience
- Win prizes: 1 in 10 teams will win $1000! Get all of your friends to join!
This is a great way to preview real world accounting issues and see how they impact us in the future. If interested, please attend the information session on Wednesday, October 4th from 5-6pm in Balmer 314. Please direct any inquiries to Joe Holmes at holmesj@u.washington.edu. (more information)
New Website
Posted on Saturday, 9/16/2006
Welcome! We are proud to present to you the official website for BAP Delta Chapter! Hopefully, this completely redesigned, fresh look and format will give you a better experience accessing BAP information and help you get involved with the organization.
If you are interested in learning about chapter events, please visit the "Events" menu on top. The right column of the website also lists upcoming events for the next two weeks. Additionally, you can view all the events in the calendar.
Have questions or feedback for the website? Please email the webmaster at webmaster@uwbap.org
BAP Delta Chapter Wins National Best Practices Competition
Posted on Friday, 8/4/2006
Congratulations to Lois King, Natalie Noborikawa, and Anna Cho for their outstanding performance at the BAP National Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. After intense competition from the winners of seven other regions, the team took first place in the Operations category for "Azn Fusion." This program has now evolved into "iExpress," which is designed to enhance students' success in their professional careers. Keep an eye out for this awesome program in the upcoming year!
The team's winning performances at the Regional and National competitions have earned $1,500 for BAP. This money will go towards the funding of BAP events and programs in the upcoming year