xACT Case Competition

We are excited to announce that PwC will be hosting its 4th annual case competition at the University of Washington! xACT, which stands for "Extreme Accounting", is a student competition that focuses on accounting policy decisions. The case will provide a wonderful opportunity for you to practice critical thinking, teamwork and presentation skills in the context of a real-world accounting issue as well as win substantial cash prizes!

Who:
YOU! Teams consist of 5 students, including at least 2 sophomores and 1 junior. Remaining team members may be sophomores, juniors, seniors or fifth-year (MPacc) students. All team members must be enrolled in the first accounting courses or be an accounting major/minor at the undergraduate or graduate level.

What:
Teams will be given 2 weeks during October to research a real world accounting and auditing issue which will test their critical thinking, team-building and presentation skills. Because xACT is focused on policy and planning issues, it doesn't require knowledge of detailed accounting policies and rules.

When:

• Info Session - October 4th, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., Balmer 314 (Pizza!)
• Mission Meeting - October 12th, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., Location TBD
• Campus presentations - October 26th, Time TBD, Boeing Auditorium (EEC 110) in Bank of America Executive Education Center (Celebratory Event & Announcement of Winners to follow BAP Meeting)

Why:

• ALL participants receive a $25 ITunes giftcard
• A winning team will be chosen on each campus and will receive $1,000!
• 5 national finalist teams (chosen from all participating Universities) will receive $10,000 per team!
• Team with your friends to learn more about high level business issues!
• Build relationships with PwC professionals!

To get started, attend the Info Session on October 4th to meet with PwC professionals, form a team, and have some pizza! Contact Joe Holmes at holmesj@u.washington.edu with any questions.

13th Annual Deloitte Audit Case Competition

for Undergraduate Accounting Majors

Friday, January 26, 2007

$1,600 First Place Award
$800 Second Place Award
$400 Third Place Award

The winning team will represent the UW at the Deloitte National Case Competition in April!

How to Participate:
Teams must submit a list of their members to Professor Frank Hodge at fhodge@u.washington.edu by noon on Friday, January 19th.

The Competition:
Friday, January 26, 2007 teams will present and defend their analysis of a case.

The case is judged by UW accounting faculty, Deloitte professionals, and Deloitte clients.

Winners are announced and awards are received at a reception following the competition.

Please see Frank Hodge and the flyer for details.

Ernst & Young's Ethics & You: An Ethical Challenge

You are invited to the Ethics & You: An Ethical Challenge hosted by Ernst & Young on April 27th. This will be a fun and interactive learning event that will give you the opportunity to work in groups with other students and EY professionals - exploring the challenges of ethics in a professional discussion setting.

Complete details and a link to our Web invitation to RSVP for the event are provided below. See you there!

What: Ethics & You: An Ethical Challenge
Who: Accounting & IS students who will be eligible for an internship in 2008 & EY professionals
When: Friday, April 27, 2007
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Where: University of Washington Campus
Kane Hall - Walker Ames Room 225
Dress: Campus Casual
Details & RSVP: Ernst & Young's Ethics & You: An Ethical Challenge
Questions: Catherine Banks - catherine.banks@ey.com