| To: |
All Beta Alpha Psi Faculty Advisors, Co-Advisors and Chapter Officers |
| From: |
The Executive Office of Beta Alpha Psi |
| Date: |
August 30, 2007 |
| Subject: | 2007-2008 September Announcements |
We hope the start of the new academic year is a good one for everybody! We want to thank all you who attended and participated in this year’s Annual Meeting in Chicago – it was one of our most successful annual meetings to date!
We are in the process of starting the new academic year and we wish to keep you informed regarding the following:
Reporting Intranet & Tutorials
We are in the process of adding and testing some new enhancements to the Reporting Intranet. Once the testing is complete we will then be able to update the tutorials. Please be advised that the Reporting Intranet will be shut down from Friday, August 31st thru Monday, September 10th. Once the system is back up and running we will send out another email to the chapters.
Superior Chapter Plaques
Congratulations to all the chapters who achieved Superior status. If you need a plaque to display your superior chapter plate please email the Executive Office at bap@bap.org no later than September 14th. We will order all the plaques together in one order.
BAP Calendar
The BAP calendar for 2007-2008 has been updated and posted to the website. The basic Regional Conference information is available. Hotel and registration information will be updated shortly.
Reminder - Beginning of the Year Report is Due October 15th
The BOY includes:
- Chapter Maintenance Fee
- Online Chapter Profile Update
- Plan of Activities
- Chapter Bylaws
Special Introductory Offer for Beta Alpha Psi Members from AICPA
Please see attached offer form to become an AICPA Student Affiliate Member for only $17.50. That’s 50% off regular student membership dues!
Offer valid through November 15, 2007.
Introducing the Government Finance Case Challenge
The best undergraduate accounting/financial management students in the country are invited to compete in the new Government Finance Case Challenge, sponsored by the Association of Government Accountants (AGA). Student teams will collaboratively analyze and offer a written response to a case centered on how a U.S. city government implements a performance management system. The registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 12, 2007. All members of the two highest-scoring teams will receive a scholarship to attend AGA's National Leadership Conference, set for Feb. 21-22, 2008 in Washington, D.C. Visit www.agacgfm.org/challenge/index.htm to learn more or to register.
Have a safe and enjoyable weekend.
The Executive Office
Beta
Alpha Psi
The Nancy Harke Executive Office
220 Leigh Farm Road | Durham, NC
Phone: (919) 402-4044
E-mail: bap@bap.org