Events » Professional Activities
BAP Meetings
Note: Our first professional meeting of the year will begin at 5:30 pm in Gowen 301 since Meet the Firms will start at 6:30 pm.
Our regular professional meetings are held on Thursday evenings in Gowen 301 at 6:30 pm (except for the first meeting of the year) and lasts approximately one hour. Please note this is a new start time than last year.
In each meeting, one or more professionals from the government, private sector, or public accounting share their knowledge and experience. Topics range from understanding career fields and opportunities to more technical topics. Following each meeting there is time to socialize and network. Light food and drinks will be served and members, pledges, professionals, faculty, and others can mingle informally. Our plan for professional activities during the upcoming quarter is shown below:
| Date | Firm | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2009 | ||
| Oct. 2nd | Washington Mutual | BEGINS AT 5:30 PM |
| Oct. 9th | BDO Seidman | |
| Oct. 16th | Clark Nuber | |
| Oct. 23rd | Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation | William H. Gates Sr., Co-Chair |
| Oct. 30th | Berntson Porter |
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| Nov. 6th | RSM McGladrey & Pullen |
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| Nov. 13th | Grant Thornton |
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| Nov. 20th | Nordstrom | Jeff Nomura, Division VP Internal Audit |
| Dec. 4th | Starbucks | Howard Behar, Author of It's Not About The Coffee: Leadership Principles from a Life at Starbucks |
The 86th Annual BAP Banquet
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
Information for Students
Dinner and Event Cost: Pay only $10 for a 3-course meal & a spiffy BAP T-shirt!
Attire: Business Professional
RSVP & Payment: Please print out the completed form and submit your payment by May 16th, 2007 at the BAP tables by Balmer Commons from 10:30 -3:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday all throughout the following weeks before May 16th. See here for the detailed payment collection schedule.
Information for Professionals
RSVP: Please return completed form to Carlos Woc at carlow@u.washington.edu by May 16th, 2007.
Dinner and Event Cost: $40
Payment: Please send payment to the order of Beta Alpha Psi using the following address by May 24th, 2007:
Reserved Parking: Please indicate that you come for the “Beta Alpha Psi – Alumni Banquet” at the gates. Estimated fee is $5 per car.
Beta Alpha Psi
University of Washington
223 MacKenzie Hall
Box 353200
Seattle, WA 98195-3200
Meet the Seniors Banquets
Beta Alpha Psi presents another great networking opportunity for Senior members and pledges. We invite you to sit down and share two, four course dinners with over 50 professionals from the largest accounting firms in the nation and Seattle area. During the dinners you will move around the room, sharing each course with a different firm, giving every professional a chance to meet you. Don’t miss these great opportunities to help set your career on the path to success. For more information please email Tyler Reimann at treiman@u.washington.edu.
When: Wednesday, November 8th, 6:45 to 8:45 and
Thursday, November 16th, 6:45 to 8:45
Where: Haggett Dining Room
(Basement of Haggett Hall, North Tower)
Cost: $20, there will be a $10 refund for those who attend both dinners
How to Sign Up: Before BAP meetings on October 26th and November 2nd OR Outside of Balmer Commons Tuesdays, from 11:30 to 1:30
Deadline: November 2nd
Attire: Business Professional
Firms in attendance will include:
- BDO Seidman
- Bernston Porter
- Clark Nuber
- Deloitte
- Ernst & Young
- Grant Thornton
- KPMG
- McGladrey Pullen
- Moss Adams
- Price Waterhouse Coopers
Meet the Firms - Part I
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!
When: Thursday, October 5th, 2006
MPAcc Students - 5:30-6:30pm
Undergraduate Students - 6:30-7:30pm (after the first BAP Meeting)
Where: Balmer Undergraduate Commons
Attire: Business Casual/Professional
This event is especially great for 4th- and 5th-year seniors who are looking for full time jobs. You will be meeting with recruiters and professionals from various accounting firms and companies including (listed in alphabetical order):
- BDO Seidman
- Berntson Porter
- Clark Nuber
- Deloitte & Touche
- Ernst & Young
- Grant Thornton
- KPMG Peat Marwick
- McGladrey Pullen
- Moss Adams
- PriceWaterhouseCoopers
- Washington Mutual ... and others!
Juniors should also keep an eye out for Meet the Firms - Part II on Thursday, November 30th.
Meet the Firms - Part II
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!
When: Thursday, November 30, 2006
Undergraduate Students - 6:40-7:30pm (after BAP Meeting)
Where: Balmer Undergraduate Commons
Attire: Business Casual/Professional
Dinner Provided!
Meet the Firms is especially great for the members who are in their 3rd
or 4th year. Get to know the recruiters early on in your education
career, and they will help you to make the transition from school to work so much easier!
You will be meeting with recruiters and professionals from various
accounting firms and companies including (listed in alphabetical order):
- BDO Seidman
- Berntson Porter
- Clark Nuber
- Deloitte & Touche
- Ernst & Young
- KPMG Peat Marwick
- McGladrey Pullen
- Moss Adams
- PriceWaterhouseCoopers
- Washington Mutual ... and many others!