Membership in the Accounting Society is available to freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors and fifth-years. Membership is available to students who have decided to major in accounting or who would like to obtain relevant information about the discipline of accounting, the accounting curriculum and the many accounting and accounting-related opportunities available in the business and not-for-profit worlds.
Members are able to improve their knowledge and understanding of the accounting discipline; network with business and other professionals; gain insight into the accounting field and related business fields; learn about intern and full-time job opportunities; socialize with classmates, and serve and give back to the community.
Members are able to improve their knowledge and understanding of the accounting discipline; network with business and other professionals; gain insight into the accounting field and related business fields; learn about intern and full-time job opportunities; socialize with classmates, and serve and give back to the community.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
The criteria for membership are as follows:
Active Membership:
Requires at least 7 events across the three categories below to be considered an active member
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MUST attend the Annual G. Kenneth Nelson banquet in the fall.
Break down
Professional (Attendance of 3 events required)
Examples include: Professional Events and Excel in Excel
Volunteer (Attendance of 1 event required)
Examples include: Fundraiser participation, Service Events, VITA, THON
General (Attendance of 2 events required)
Examples include: General Body Meeting, Committee Membership
Social (Attendance of 1 event required)
Examples include: BBQ/Field Day, Game Night, and Creamery Trips
Distinguished member:
Requires at least 8 events to be considered a distinguished member.
Distinguished members must obtain the 7 events required to become an active member. The remainder of the events may be accumulated in any category (Professional, Volunteer, General, or Social)
Active Membership:
Requires at least 7 events across the three categories below to be considered an active member
&
MUST attend the Annual G. Kenneth Nelson banquet in the fall.
Break down
Professional (Attendance of 3 events required)
Examples include: Professional Events and Excel in Excel
Volunteer (Attendance of 1 event required)
Examples include: Fundraiser participation, Service Events, VITA, THON
General (Attendance of 2 events required)
Examples include: General Body Meeting, Committee Membership
Social (Attendance of 1 event required)
Examples include: BBQ/Field Day, Game Night, and Creamery Trips
Distinguished member:
Requires at least 8 events to be considered a distinguished member.
Distinguished members must obtain the 7 events required to become an active member. The remainder of the events may be accumulated in any category (Professional, Volunteer, General, or Social)