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 manuscript in each competition receives (1) a plaque, (2) a $750 cash prize, and (3) an all expenses paid trip to the 1999 annual meeting in San Diego, California. 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 manuscripts will be published in the JOURNAL OF ACCOUNTING EDUCATION.

UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS

For the year 1998-99 the undergraduate topic was "HOW IS THE INCREASE IN GLOBAL COMPETITION AFFECTING MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING PRACTICE?" Members from chapters entered manuscripts in the undergraduate competition. The winners were selected by a faculty screening committee consisting of National Council members George Minmier, Alex Ampadu, Jan Morris, Mary Alice Seville, Gadis Dillon and Joyce Frakes.

						HONORABLE MENTION Jared Gianguili Zeta Kappa Chapter University of San Diego Susan Burkhardt Eta Zeta Chapter University of Dayton Rita Rabinovich Theta Mu Chapter Rutgers University — New Brunswick
1ST Place Elizabeth Harvey Eta Delta Chapter James Madison University		2ND PLACE Deborah Wiece Omicron Chapter The Ohio State University		3RD PLACE Barbara Welfle Gamma Eta Chapter University of Akron

GRADUATE AWARDS
During 1998-99 chapters submitted manuscripts in the graduate competition. The subject of this year's graduate contest was "ARE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NECESSARY FOR CAPITAL MARKETS TO BE EFFICIENT?" The winners were selected by a faculty screening committee consisting of Past President Willard Galliart; Director of Administration Donna Street; and Director of National and International Programs T. Sterling Wetzel.

						HONORABLE MENTION Leslie Hall Gamma Lambda Chapter Virginia Tech
1ST PLACE Nadia Vaschenko Zeta Beta Chapter Western Illinois University		2ND PLACE Beryl Pretty Alpha Zeta Chapter University of Denver		3RD PLACE Blair Ausbon Epsilon Omicron Chapter Auburn University

1999-2000 Contests
The Manuscript Topics for 1999-2000 are as follows:

Undergraduate
"The Use of Financial and Nonfinancial Data in Performance Measurement"

Graduate
"How Should Changes in Fair Value Be Reported in the Financial Statements?"

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 over 5,000 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 set up to accomplish this goal, ACAUS offers one award to a member of Beta Alpha Psi who demonstrates a particular interest in international accounting and business issues. The Chartered Accountants' International Accounting Award Program grants a $1,000 award to the top ranked manuscript submitted. The award is judged on the basis of a paper relating to a current topic in international accounting or business. Topics of winning manuscripts are of a practical nature, and focus on an issues relevant to accountants who operate in the international environment. The application of accounting theory to practical international accounting problems and issues is strongly encouraged.
THE WINNER Katie Rollings Eta Delta Chapter James Madison University