In support of individual research and writing projects for student members, Beta Alpha Psi sponsors two manuscript contests: one for undergraduate students and the other for graduate students. Each chapter is permitted to submit a maximum of four papers for the competitions.
Student papers were initially screened for compliance with the rules of the specific contest. Acceptable papers were evaluated by designated members of the National Council.
In addition to being recognized as a Literary or Research Scholar, the author of the first place paper in each competition receives (1) a plaque, (2) a $750 cash prize, and (3) an all expenses paid trip to the 1996-97 annual meeting in Dallas, Texas. Second and third place papers are awarded $500 and $250, respectively. The funding for these awards is provided by the Beta Alpha Psi Associates. First place papers will be published in the JOURNAL OF ACCOUNTING EDUCATION.
Undergraduate Awards
For the year 1996-97 the undergraduate topic was "SHOULD THE SEC ALLOW DIFFERENTIAL ACCOUNTING AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN-BASED FIRMS?" Members from 55 chapters entered 87 manuscripts in the undergraduate competition. The winners were selected by a faculty screening committee consisting of National Council members: Thomas Purcell III, George Minmier, Diane Pattison, Mary Alice Seville, Keith Smith and Susan Haugen.
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1ST PLACE
Christopher Senyek
Gamma Eta Chapter
University of Akron |
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2ND PLACE
Miriam Martinez
Beta Iota Chapter
Loyola University—Chicago |
3RD PLACE
Misty Borrowman
Zeta Beta Chapter
Western Illinois University |
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HONORABLE MENTION
Meredith A. Lakey
Alpha Beta Chapter
University of Alabama |
HONORABLE MENTION
Lorie Richardson
Gamma Alpha Chapter
Brigham Young University |
Graduate Awards
During 1996-97, 28 chapters submitted 45 manuscripts in the graduate competition. The subject of this year's graduate contest was "IS ACCOUNTING A VALUE ADDING FUNCTION?" The winners were selected by a faculty screening committee consisting of President, Penelope Yunker; Director of Administration, Mark Kiel; and Director of National and International Programs, T. Sterling Wetzel.
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1ST PLACE
Eric Bottom
Gamma Zeta Chapter
Southern Illinois UniversityB Carbondale |
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2ND PLACE
Kim Moorman
Gamma Epsilon Chapter
University of Toledo |
3RD PLACE
Dave Baxter
Delta Omega Chapter
Utah State University |
1997-1998 Contests
The Manuscript Topics for 1997-98 are as follows:
Undergraduate
"The Impact Technology is having on the Accounting Profession"
Graduate
"An Analysis of the Value of Reporting Comprehensive Income"
ACAUS International Accounting Awards
The Association of Chartered Accountants in the U.S. (ACAUS) is a professional not-for-profit organization representing the interests of 4,000 U.S.-based Chartered Accountants from institutes in Australia, Canada, England and Wales, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland and South Africa. One of the goals of ACAUS is to encourage U.S.-based education and research on international accountancy issues. As one of several programs underway to accomplish this goal, ACAUS offers two awards to members of Beta Alpha Psi for research excellence in international accounting and business. The Chartered Accountants' International Accounting Awards program comprises (1) the $1,000 Open Award and (2) the $500 Restricted Award. The Open Award is given for a proposal relating to a current topic in international accounting or business. Half the award will be given to the author(s) whose proposal is selected. At completion of the project the author(s) will receive the balance of the award. Winners of the Restricted Award are also selected on the basis of a paper relating to a current topic in international accounting or business. The full award is given to the author(s) upon selection by the judges.
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The Open Award
Nathan Griffin
Zeta Lambda Chapter
Bradley University
"Harmonization of International Accounting Standards" |
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The Restricted Award
Matthew T. Anderson
Eta Lambda Chapter
Idaho State University
"The SEC's Objectives for the Regulation of Securities Markets in Today's Global Economy: How Should We Balance the Two?" |
