| Professional Activities |
Each candidate, initiate, and member must participate in at least three (3) Beta Alpha Psi-sponsored professional programs and must report a minimum of 10 hours of professional activity. All hours are measured in 50-minute hours. |
| Event | |
Wednesday
9/9/09 | Beginning of Semester Social | 0 |
A chance for new candidates to socialize with initiates, members, and professionals. Socialize, mingle, ask questions, network. Snacks, refreshments, raffle and prizes! We will also have special speakers! Time: 5:30 pm - 7 pm Place: Student Union 205 & 207 Dress is casual. |
Friday
9/11/09 | Last day to apply for BAP membership | 0 |
The last day to apply for BAP membership is 9/11/2009. You must submit the Application Confirmation page, signed Information Release Waiver, Photo Release Form, and payment in the drop box outside the Beta office (BEH 400). |
Monday
9/14/09 | BDO Pizza Social | 0 |
Enjoy pizza and a chance to network with professionals at BDO Seidman. This event will be on campus. Exact location to be announced. Time: 9:30 am - 1 pm Place: BEH Atrium Dress is casual. |
Tuesday
9/15/09 | Resumes Polishing Event | 1.2 |
Bring your resume and have it polished! This is a great way to have professionals from Career Services to review your resume to avoid any embarrassing mistakes!
Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Place: BEH 103 Dress is casual. |
Wednesday
9/16/09 | Returning & New Members Orientation | 1.2 |
We will be discussing how and when to sign up for Beta events, appropriate dress attire for on campus presentations and office visits, questions to help interact with staff, ways to make a great first impression. Time: 4 - 5:15 pm Place: BEH 108 Dress is casual. |
Thursday
9/17/09 | BDO On-campus presentation | 1.5 |
More information to come. Time: 1 pm - 2:15 pm Place: BEH 241 Please dress appropriately for potential employer. |
Friday
9/18/09 | Mock Interview | 4.8 |
Each student will participate in three interviews with professionals from a variety of public accounting and corporate organizations, including PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte & Touche, Ernst & Young, BDO Seidman, Harrahs Entertainment, Houldsworth, Russo & Co and others.
Each interview will total 25 minutes in length, and will include true-to-life interview questions and a 5 to 10 minute critique of your responses, personal presentation, and resume/transcripts. The focus of the program will be on providing feedback and guidance that you can use to improve your interviewing skills.
On the night of the interviews students will be broken into two groups. The first group (Group 1) will begin interviewing at 4:15 PM with the last interview being held from 5:15 to 5:40 PM. The second group (Group 2) of interviews will begin at 6:15 PM with the last interview for that group being held from 7:15 to 7:40 PM.
If you would like to participate you will need to meet the following criteria:
Working towards a BS or MS with a major or minor in Accounting
Able to work in the United States
Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
Please provide the following to betaalphapsi@unlv.edu:
Resume
Unofficial transcript
Information release waiver
Optional cover letter
Your interview group preference (Indicate Group 1 or Group 2)
You may also specify one "Big 4" firms to interview with
This is a tremendous opportunity for both you individually and the participating organizations. We hope that you will take full advantage of the time and expertise these professionals are making available to you. If you have any questions, please contact us at betaalphapsi@unlv.edu. Registration cutoff is September 9th. You MUST have all your materials submitted by then. We will e-mail you a confirmation with your interview start times and a list of the organizations that you will be interviewing with.
Time: 4 pm - 8 pm Place: Student Union 2nd Floor Dress is business professional. |
Thursday
9/24/09 | Deloitte On-campus Presentation | 1.5 |
Professionals from Deloitte will discuss on how to "Dress for Success." You do not want to miss this crucial presentation, which may change your chances of landing the job you want!
Time: 4 pm - 5:15 pm Place: BEH 105 Dress is casual. |
Friday
9/25/09 | PricewaterhouseCoopers Office Visit | 2.4 |
Visit the office and its professionals at PwC. This is a great networking event and a chance for you get to know one of the Big Four public accounting firms.
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Place: TBA Dress is business casual. Registration for this event is closed |
Thursday
10/1/09 | Employers' Night | 3.6 |
As Beta Alpha Psi¡¦s biggest recruiting event of the year, Employers¡¦ Night is a chance to network with firms and their recruiters and speak with them about working in the accounting field. Beta Alpha Psi members will have their resumes placed in a resume handbook that will be presented to each of the firms attending the event. Please email your resume to betaalphapsi@unlv.edu by September 25th, 2009. No paper copies will be accepted. The event opens a half hour early for BAP members only, so from 6 to 6:30 BAP members have the floor! The event opens for everyone at 6:30. Time: 6 pm - 9 pm Place: Student Union Ballroom on 2nd Floor Dress is business professional. Registration is closed for this event |
Monday
10/5/09 | Deloitte Office Visit | possibly 4.2 |
You will first meet in front of Cafe Ba Ba Reeba at 4pm for Scavenger Hunt at Fashion Show Mall. The actual office visit starts at 5 pm. If you cannot make it to the Scavenger Hunt but would still like to attend the office visit, please make sure you are at the office by 4:50pm.
Visit the office and its professionals at Deloitte. There will be two informational breakout sessions: tax & audit services and 1st year expectations. This is a great networking event and a chance for you get to know one of the Big Four public accounting firms.
Time: 4 pm - 7:30 pm Place: Cafe Ba Ba Reeba (Scavenger Hunt) then 3883 Howard Hughes Pkwy Suite 400 (Office Visit) Dress is business casual. Registration is closed for this event |
Tuesday
10/6/09 | BDO Seidman Office Visit | 2.4 |
Visit the new office and its professionals at BDO Seidman. This is a great networking event and a chance for you get to know the firm.
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Place: 6671 Las Vegas Blvd South
Suite 200
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Located inside Town Square Dress is business casual. Registration for this event is closed |
Wednesday
10/14/09 | Houldsworth, Russo & Co. On-campus Presentation | 1.2 |
Houldsworth, Russo & Co will be presenting a valuable business-related topic to Beta members. Take this opportunity to learn more about businesses and the professionals at Houldsworth, Russo & Co.
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Place: FDH 109 Dress is business casual. |
Thursday
10/15/09 | Ernst & Young On-campus Presentation | 1.5 |
Ernst & Young professionals will be presenting a business issue for Beta members. This is a great chance to gain useful insight and network with professionals!
Time: 4 pm - 5:15 pm Place: BEH 105 Dress is business casual. |
Monday
10/19/09 | Harrah's Entertainment Office Visit | 2.4 |
Harrah's Entertainment is opening its door to Beta Alpha Psi. This is a great way to get to know Harrah's professionals, working environment and its culture! ***Note: door is automatically locked at 3pm. Please make sure you arrive 10-15 minutes early! Please ask for Jennifer or call at (702) 967-7905.***
Time: 3 pm - 5 pm Place: Caesars Palace (the fountain in front of the Front Desk) Dress is business casual. Registration for this event is closed |
Tuesday
10/27/09 | PBTK On-campus presentation | 1.5 |
Professionals from PBTK will be giving a presentation on business etiquette. Learn how to communicate professional in any settings. Time: 11:30 am - 12:45 pm Place: BEH 122 Dress is business casual. |
Wednesday
10/28/09 | Kafoury Office Visit | TBA |
Visit one of the local accounting firms! This is a great chance to meet and network with the professionals. Time: 5 pm - 7 pm Place: 8329 West Sunset Road, Suite 210
Las Vegas, NV 89113 Dress is business casual. Registration for this event is closed |
Friday
10/30/09 | Ben White Social | 2.4 |
Come meet Beta Alpha Psi's professional advisor from Deloitte, Ben White. CFOs, Financial Directors from across the valley will attend. So be sure to attend, ask questions, network and enjoy lots of good food. No Beta hours will be awarded for attendance. Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Place: 11166 Lavendou Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89141
Gate code: 7543 Dress is casual. Registration for this event is closed |
Wednesday
11/4/09 | JJW Office Visist | 2.4 |
Come visit one of the local firms in Las Vegas. You will get to know the culture and the professionals at JJW and decide if this is the right firm for you. Time: 6 pm - 8 pm Place: 9139 West Russell Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89148 Dress is business casual. Registration for this event is closed |
Tuesday
11/17/09 | CMA Certification | 1.2 |
Members of Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) present things to consider about Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Certification, and how IMA and CMA together can help build a successful career. Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Place: WRI C148 Dress is business casual. Click Here to Register |
Thursday
11/19/09 | Managers in Audit Roundtable | 1.5 |
Audit managers from different firms will talk about their audit experiences. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the firms, the people, and the work. Time: 4 pm - 5:15 pm Place: Student Union 208A |
Monday
11/23/09 | Becker CPA Review Simulation | 1.5 |
This is a chance for you to learn more about the Becker CPA review course. Time: 4 pm - 5:15 pm Place: CBC C125 Dress is casual. Click Here to Register |
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Ongoing | Non-Beta Hours |
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You may receive credit for attendance at other on-campus professional organizations meetings (Financial Management Association, etc.). You can report a maximum of 5 Non-Beta Professional hours per year. You can report these hours online at http://beta.unlv.edu/nbhours.html by the end of the month in which you attended the meeting. |
Ongoing | | |
The UNLV Career Services Center will be hosting some great professional events this semester: - Interview Savvy and Business Interview Savvy -
TBA - UNLV Career Day - TBA
- Visit their website to learn more about their events. http://hire.unlv.edu
These will be considered non-Beta professional events, but you may receive credit for participating in them up to a max of 5 hours. Report these hours and required information online at http:// beta.unlv.edu/nbhours.html by the end of the month in which you attended the event. |
Ongoing | Other Professional Organizations' Meetings: | |
You may receive credit for attendance at professional organizations meetings (Institute of Internal Auditors, Nevada Society of CPAs, Institute of Management Accountants, etc.) up to a max of 5 hours. (Students are invited to attend the IIA monthly meetings for only $5.00. See their web site at www.theiia.org/chapters/index.cfm?cid=12 2 for meeting times.) Report these hours online at http:// beta.unlv.edu/nbhours.html by the end of the month in which you attended the meeting. |
Service Activities |
Each candidate, initiate, and member must participate in at least one Beta Alpha Psi group service activity and must report a minimum of 10 hours of service activity. All hours are measured in 50-minute hours. |
Date | Event | Est. Hours |
Saturday
9/26/2009
| Weim & Wine Community Service Event | Max 10.8 (depends on length of shift) |
This is a fundraiser to raise funds to help save Weimaraners & Weim Mixes in our community. It is being held this year at a $4.5 Million Green home www.marquisvegas.com; there will be entertainment, food, drinks, live & Silent Auction, and beautiful views of Las Vegas. Volunteers MUST be at least 21 years old. No exceptions!
Please download, print the waiver, sign and bring to the event. Thank you. Place: TBA Time: 2 pm - 11 pm (shifts will be assigned) Registration for this event is closed |
Saturday
10/3/2009
| American Cancer Society "Making a Stride Against Breast Cancer" Community Service Event | |
This is a fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. this event partners with the IMA Las Vegas team. So come on out and walk for a cause! Once you have registered with Beta, you are also required to register with the American Cancer Society. Choose "Join a Team" and then enter team name "IMA Las Vegas". Click for More InformationSee you there! Place: J.W. Marriott - front parking lot
221 North Rampart Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89145 Time: Register at 7 am. Walk begins at 8 am Registration for this event is closed |
Saturday
10/10/2009
&10/17/2009 | Lake Mead Community Service Event | |
Each day of the event can only accommodate ten people. We will be cleaning up Lake Mead National Park in areas only accessible by boat. Please only register for the date you need since we want to give other members a chance to attend. Please also provide your address, phone number and shirt size for the life jacket in the registration page. Meeting location will be available soon. ***REGISTRATION ENDS 9/18 FOR 10/10*** Time: 8 am - 2 pm Place: TBA Registration for 10/10/09 event is closed. Registration for 10/17/09 event is closed. |
Saturday & Sunday
11/21/2009
&11/22/2009 | Magical Forest Community Service Event | |
Volunteer at the annual Magical Forest hosted by Opportunity Village and have fun at the same time! This is a volunteer event you don't want to miss! Beta will be monitoring rides, giving directions at the forest and much more! Time: 5 pm - 10 pm Place: 6300 West Oakey
Las Vegas, NV 89146 (between Rainbow & Jones) Registratioin is closed for 11/21 Registration is closed for 11/22 |
Sunday - Tuesday
11/22 - 11/24/2009 | Asian-Pacific Conference | |
Volunteer at the Asian-Pacific Conference on International Accounting Issues. Place: Las Vegas Hilton Click to Register for this Event Sunday's service is full. Please only register for Monday or Tuesday. |
Ongoing | Tutoring: | REQUIRED
Minimum of 4.0 hours, may work more |
Provide your accounting expertise to ACC 201 and ACC 202 students by tutoring. Our Spring tutoring schedule for the month of February is as follows: Monday & Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
and
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tuesday & Thursday:
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
and
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday:
None Tutoring begins February 2nd and ends on April 23rd (tentatively)! You may also fulfill your tutoring requirements by tutoring outside of our tutoring lab. Those hours will be considered non-Beta service hours.
Visit our website for more information:
http://beta.unlv.edu/tutoring.html NOT A GROUP SERVICE ACTIVITY |
| Executive Committee Members: | |
Executive Committee Members can receive up to 1 hour each semester for completing their duties. Become an Executive Committee Member and help Beta Alpha Psi become a better organization. As a committee member, you will gain valuable leadership experience that you will be able to apply to future organizations. Sign up as a committee member and work side by side with the organization's officers and directors. Click here to sign up as an Executive Committee Member! NOT A GROUP SERVICE ACTIVITY |
| Task Directors: | Up to 5.0 |
Task Directors can receive up to 5 hours each semester for completing their duties. NOT A GROUP SERVICE ACTIVITY |
| Other Service Activities: | Depending upon hours worked |
You may receive credit for participation in other service activities up to a max of 5 hours per year (2.5 hours per semester). Report these hours online at beta.unlv.edu/nbhours.html by the end of the month in which you participated in the activity. |
