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Student
Accounting Organizations Accounting
Association Beta
Alpha Psi Hospitality
Financial and Technology Professionals National
Association of Black Accountants
Accounting
Association
The Accounting Association provides students the opportunity to familiarize themselves
with the accounting profession. Operated by students, the Association's purpose
is to promote accounting and contribute to the development of young accountants.
By encouraging fellowship and cooperation among accounting students, the Association
fosters scholarship, professional interest, and social ability. The Association
also offers excellent opportunities for early career planning by encouraging interaction
between its members and business professionals. The Accounting Association is
the Student Chapter of the New Orleans Chapter of the Institute of Management
Accountants (IMA). The
Accounting Association holds monthly meetings featuring guest speakers involved
in all aspects of the accounting profession. Other activities include social events
held with businesses and CPA firms, as well as athletic and fund-raising events.
Faculty co-advisors are Dr. Joseph Lambert and
Dr. Robert Parker.
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Beta
Alpha Psi--Gamma Sigma Chapter
Beta Alpha Psi is a National Honorary Accounting Fraternity for students who demonstrate
academic excellence and strong character. The fraternity promotes close relations
between students, faculty, and professional accountants. It also encourages high
standards in accounting education. Initiations are held each semester for students
who have completed at least six hours of accounting and have at least a "B" average
both in accounting and overall.
The Gamma Sigma Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi holds many professional programs during
the semester, introducing the members to many of the aspects of the accounting
profession. At the programs, members are able to meet and interact with members
of the accounting profession. Prior to the national meeting in August 1998, the
chapter hosted the Annual Leadership Conference. Twenty UNO accounting students
served as group leaders for the approximately 300 student participants from Beta
chapters nationwide. During the annual meeting, the chapter was recognized with
the President's Award for outstanding attendance at Professional/Technical meetings.
Only eight chapters in the nation received this recognition. Beta Alpha Psi members
also participate in several community service activities each semester. Past service
has included events such as the WYES telethon, Christmas in October, Boo at the
Zoo, and Habitat for Humanity. Beta members provide free tutoring to accounting
students and host an annual Accounting Lecture Series, presenting a variety of
topics geared to professional accountants. Other functions include a "Meet
the Firms" party and functions held jointly with other Accounting student
organizations. Faculty co-advisors are Dr. Mark Reid
and Dr. Ron Young. Chapter Website.
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Hospitality
Financial and Technology Professionals
(formerly known as International Association
of Hospitality Accountants)
The Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) promotes the development
of strong ties with hospitality industry professionals in the field of accounting
by participating in industry meetings and industry sponsored events. The chapter
strives to educate its members regarding accounting opportunities within the hospitality
industry. The UNO chapter is the student chapter of the New Orleans professional
chapter of HFTP. Members
are actively involved with the parent chapter through a mentor program and participate
in joint functions with professionals. Student members are eligible for the HFTP-Terri
Rubin Bartello Scholarship. Faculty advisor is Jennifer Haydel.
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National
Association of Black Accountants
In 1995, with the encouragement of the New Orleans professional chapter, a student
chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants was established at UNO
to provide our accounting students the opportunity to affiliate with minority
professionals in public accounting, the government, and the private sector. NABA's
goals are to promote academic excellence and to cultivate professional and civic
responsibility. Community service projects include the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
program in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, high school mentoring
programs, and the Black Professional/Student Career Advancement Day. The faculty
advisor is Dr. Joyce Lambert.
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