Welcome Back Coyotes!

Beta Alpha Psi and the Accounting Association would like to welcome both new

and past students back to CSUSB. We hope you all had an amazing spring break and that you are

all ready for spring quarter. The end of our school year is coming and we have remarkable networking opportunities for students for all members. We encourage you to join our organization in order to improve your interview and resume skills, get these tips directly from local firms and businesses. Take advantage of our accounting tutoring services, a detailed schedule will be posted at our tutoring room, JB 457. We invite you to attend meetings and events, Tuesdays at 4pm in the Lower Commons. For more information about our Spring 2015 meetings, see our calendar section.

Welcome back Accounting and Finance majors! This spring quarter brings in new officers to Beta Alpha Psi and Accounting association. All of us are excited to plan meetings and events with the help of our club advisors, Janet Courts and David Senteney. Our goal is to provide you with professional networking opportunities and for our chapter to continue to grow. It is a great time to be a Beta Alpha Psi member, as our chapter is in the process of improving our standing from distinguished to superior. Members should look for opportunities to join planning committees led by our officers as we go through this process, your help will be greatly appreciated. Take advantage of all of the benefits that Beta Alpha Psi and Accounting Association have to offer and join today! Miguel Garcia Beta Alpha Psi President

Welcome back everyone! I hope everyone had an amazing spring break and is looking forward to the new quarter. It is an honor to be able to take part in these two organizations. The Accounting Association and Beta Alpha Psi are working closely together to make sure everyones needs are met this quarter so do not hesitate to contact us. Every members concerns and thoughts are the priority as we move forward. We have a great quarter planned ahead of us including an ethics workshop, Firm tours, guest speaker visits from CPA firms and review courses updating us on the requirements for the CPA exam. Check the calendar for all these exciting events so you do not miss out. This is a great opportunity for all Accounting and Finance students to get involved and expose themselves to the professional world. A new start to make new friends for now and the

Future. I look forward to meeting any new members and catching up with old ones.

Dua Milbes Accounting Association President

BAP & AA Officers Contact Information

BAP Title Name Email President Miguel Garcia mgarcguz@gmail.com

Vice President Doreen Fernandez Doreen.gf@gmail.com

VP Operations Daniel Lopez lopedang@hotmail.com

VP Membership Matthew Ward matt.ward@outlook.com

VP Fundraising Ruben Tinajero rubentinajero7@yahoo.com

VP Reporting Tara Thorp thorpt@coyote.csusb.edu

VP Communication Jonathan Abad jonathanmabad@gmail.com

VP Treasury Maranda Smith 004516537@coyote.csusb.edu

AA Title Name Email

President Dua Milbes duamilbes@yahoo.com

VP Operations Dustin Andres dustinandres23@gmail.com

VP Membership Joanny Gonzalez joannie909@gmail.com

VP Treasury Louis Fernandez urgith.fernandez@gmail.com

VP Publicity Mario Chavez mariochavez951@gmail.com

BETA ALPHA PSI

The National Honors Organization for Financial Information Professionals

Iota Eta Chapter, #215 California State University, San Bernardino

Mission Statement As the premier professional business and financial information organization, Beta Alpha Psi recognizes academic excellence and complements members formal education by providing interaction and networking among students, faculty and professionals. Our aim is to foster lifelong growth, service and ethical conduct.

Purpose v To recognize and promote outstanding academic achievements in the fields of accounting, finance

and information system. v To promote the study and practice of professional fields related to these disciplines v To provide self-development opportunities and association among members and practicing financial

professionals v To encourage a sense of ethical, social and public responsibilities To enhance and complement

the collegiate experience 250 chapters and growing ! v At every school, a local chapter is made up of student and faculty members. Student officers guide a

chapters activities and operations, which are all overseen by faculty advisers.

Professional Reputation Beta Alpha Psi is nationally recognized and respected by the business community as a premier collegiate organization. The reputation of Beta Alpha Psi can open doors to outstanding career opportunities is the fields of finance, accounting and information systems. Potential employers know that when they see Beta Alpha Psi on a resume, they are getting the best!

Networking Opportunities As a member of Beta Alpha Psi, you will have ongoing opportunities to network with professionals in your field of interest. Networking events include experiences such as visits to local firms, sitting in on professional meetings, and Meet the Firms socials. Through numerous chances to make presentations at local high schools and introductory college classes, as well as at national and regional meetings, Beta Alpha Psi members will develop strong communication skills.

Scholastic Achievement Academic excellence is not only welcomed, it is expected. Beta Alpha Psi requires its members to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA.

Scholarship Awards You may even qualify for an exclusive scholarship opportunity. If not, membership significantly enhances your chances of receiving several other types of scholarship awards. Thats because Beta Alpha Psi looks great on any scholarship application because of our outstanding reputation for scholastic achievement.

Mentors At many chapters, each Beta Alpha Psi member has a mentor. In the mentor program, Beta Alpha Psi alumni are assigned to new members and pledges so you can benefit from their experience and advice, and also for any support you need to help you maintain a high level of academic achievement. As a member of a Beta Alpha Psi mentor program, someone will always be there for you throughout your college career and beyond.

Enhanced University Experience Membership in Beta Alpha Psi is a wonderful and rewarding way to meet like-minded people who

share many of the same goals and interests that you do. Beta Alpha Psi provides opportunities for bonding through activities and service. Members are also able to develop new friendships and meet interesting people through various

community and professional service activities.

Future Contacts Overall, Beta Alpha Psi is a tremendous way to interact with professionals and future professionals from whom you may later wish to seek employment. It is also a great way to develop strategic contacts and relationships with faculty members who can provide good potential job sources and references as well.

Visit Beta Alpha Psi online The Web Site www.bap.org contains:

A list of corporate sponsors and members of the Beta Alpha Psi Advisory Forum Links to chapters and their individual membership requirements

Visit Beta Alpha Psi on campus 5500 University Parkway San Bernardino, CA 92407-2397

Telephone Number: (909) 537-5714

Beta Alpha Psi Iota Eta Chapter, #215 National Accounting Organization

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Name Address City, Zip Code Email Major, Graduate/Undergraduate Expected Graduation Date Yes, I would like to become a member of the national accounting organization, Beta Alpha Psi (BAP). If I am eligible, I understand that the candidate fee for Beta Alpha Psi is $65 and is in addition to the membership fee of $60 per year or $25 per quarter. Candidate Fee $65 Full year membership (not including candidate fee) $60 Quarter (not including candidate fee) $25 Name Badge Name to appear on badge: $10 T-Shirt Small Medium Large X-Large (circle one) $15 PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Beta Alpha Psi Total Remittance Beta Alpha Psi Pledge and Membership requirements:

1. Have a declared concentration in Accounting, Finance, or Information Management 2. Have completed two (2) years of collegiate business and non-business courses and enrolled in at least one upper

division accounting course. 3. Have achieved at least an overall GPA in upper level concentration courses of a t least 3.0 and;

a. Have attained at least an overall GPA of 3.0 or; b. Have attained a least a 3.25 cumulative GPA of the most recent 40 quarter units.

4. One full quarter must be served as a candidate prior to becoming a member. This means a minimum of two (2) quarters must be served.

a. One (1) quarter as a candidate and; b. One (1) quarter as a member

5. As a candidate you are required to perform four (4) hours of tutoring and three (3) hours of community service. 6. As a member you are required to perform two (2) hours of tutoring and three (3) hours of community service. 7. Candidates and members are required to participate in at least 75% of the Beta Alpha Psi chapter events. 8. To become a member, you must be present at the initiation ceremony. 9. Provide a hard copy of your current PAWS report to the faculty advisor so he/she may check your academic

eligibility.

Personal Information will be kept confidential. Members names may be printed in the newsletters.

For Officer Use Only: Application Taken by: ___________________________________________ Receipt Number: ____________Check Number: ___________ or Cash Amount:____________

Student ID Number (MyCoyote) Signature Date:

Who can join the CSUSB Accounting Association?

Membership in the CSUSB Accounting Association is open to all accounting, finance, and information management students, regardless of class level or GPA. Members are strongly encouraged to participate in as many events as possible, but there are no attendance requirements to be a member. Already a member of or eligible to join Beta Alpha Psi? We encourage Beta Alpha Psi members to join both organizations!

Why should I join?

Being a member of the accounting association has many benefits. First of all, membership looks great on your resume. Employees are looking for students who do more than just sit in class-they want employees who were active on campus while in college and who show they are capable of successfully maintaining a busy schedule.

Second, every week, the Accounting association has a different guest speaker. Our speakers come from local CPA firms; governmental accounting agencies, private companies, and CPA review courses, just to name a few.

Third, the accounting association offers opportunities to participate in extracurricular events such as firm tours, mixers, Meet the firms (during fall quarter), and other such events that you wont want to miss.

The last main reason that you should join the accounting association is that you will have an opportunity to network. You will become friends with fellow students (and possibly future co-workers) entering into the same field as you. You will get to know potential employers. You will establish yourself as a professional in the community.

How do I join?

You can join the Accounting Association at any time from fall through spring, but why wait? Your application for membership can be found at the end of this newsletter. We encourage you to come to our New Members Party at the beginning of this quarter to find out more! See our calendar for details. Membership dues are as follows:

Full year-Junior or Senior: $50

Quarter-Junior or Senior: $20

Full year-Freshman or sophomore: $30

California State University, San Bernardino

Accounting Association

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Name Address City, Zip Code Email Major, Graduate/Undergraduate Expected Graduation Date

Dues: Full year Junior or Senior $50 Quarter Junior or Senior $20 Full Year Freshman or Sophomore $30 Name Badge Name to appear on Badge:

$10

T-Shirt (circle one) Small Medium Large X-Large XXL $15 PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: CSUSB Accounting Association Total Remittance

Please return Completed applications and dues to: CSUSB Accounting Association California State University, San Bernardino Jack Brown Hall 459 5500 University Parkway San Bernardino, CA 92407 or, you may turn it in at a Beta Alpha Psi/Accounting Association meeting with the VP of Membership (dates, time, and location listed on schedule)

Personal Information will be kept confidential. Members names may be printed in the newsletters.

For Officer Use Only: Application Taken by: ___________________________________________

Receipt Number: _____________________ Check Number: _____________ or Cash Amount: _____________

Student ID Number (MyCoyote) Signature Date:

Calendar April 6

First Day of Lecture

April 6 April 10 Recruiting Week April 14 Lower Commons 4:00 5:00pm

Interview Tips (Damien Donaldson)

April 21 Lower Commons 4:00 5:00pm

Roger CPA Review (Shannon Manzella)

April 23 Lower Commons 4:00 5:00pm

Mars Candy (Steve Vivian)

April 28 Lower Commons 4:00 5:00pm

Ethics Workshop (Kathryn Johnson)

May 05 Lower Commons 4:00 5:00pm

Interview Tips Part 2 (Damien Donaldson)

May 12 Lower Commons 4:00 5:00pm

Wilson Ivanova CPAs (Maya Ivanova)

May 15

Firm Tour: Wilson Ivanova CPAs

May 19 Lower Commons 4:00 5:00pm

Adhern Adcock Devlin LLP

May 21

Firm Tour: GYL Decauwer LLP

May 26 Lower Commons 4:00 5:00pm

Vavrinek Trine Day & Co

May 22

Initiation Dinner

June 02 Lower Commons 4:00 5:00pm

Becker CPA Review (Nahal Shafagh)

June 09 Lower Commons 4:00 5:00pm

Social

June 16 June 20

Finals Week

June 20 June 21 Commencement *For any updates please check: https://sites.google.com/site/bapatcsusb/events

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