Advisory Forum Presentation Topics

Beta Alha Psi Regional Meetings:
Professional Session Topics

Professional sessions are intended to be sessions that discuss points of interest to the students during the regional meetings that are relevant to the course of study or the professional world. The list below is only a listing of potential topics that can be presented. Please take into careful consideration that these are only a starting point for generating presentation topics. Students should be consulted every year in regards to what they want to hear from the professionals so that the best and most relevant topics are presented.

1. SEC roadmap for IFRS implications to the public accounting profession and to academic programs
2. Current economic outlook (local and/or national level)
3. Other current hot topics (SEC/IASB/FASB)
4. Work/life balance - establishing priorities and time management
5. The CPA Exam
6. Additional certifications beyond CPA
7. Careers in academia, forensics, IT, industry
8. Derivatives and other financial instruments
9. The IPO process
10. Topics related to the current year BAP theme
11. Good to Great: Transition from good student to great professional
12. Working abroad - international assignments/experiences
13. Joining the AICPA and state CPA societies
14. Creating a solid network
15. Effective leadership qualities
16. PhD Programs: What to consider, where to find resources, research vs. teaching, career paths, etc.
17. Investing tips in topsy-turvy market: goal setting, retirement, budgeting, do's and don'ts
18. Regulations on the Investment Banking Industry: How did we get to where we are in 2009? De-constructing the "house of cards", what are the possibilities for tomorrow?
19. Professional Mentoring: The importance of developing informal and formal mentoring relationships (past experiences, future benefits)
20. Executive Presence: How to conduct yourself in a business/committee/board setting
21. Communicating in the Workplace: Do's and don'ts, how impressions are everything, style vs. professionalism
22. Understanding the generation gap, office politics, and helpful tips for navigating your career
23. IT Issues: Growing concerns on information security, systems security (what it means for accounting and financial systems)
24. Bridge to Professionalism
25. Finding Your Passion
26. Utilizing Your Strengths to be Successful
27. Potpourri Session: Students come and write down topics they want to discuss. The speaker selects several topics to host an open discussion with the room.