WWU Accounting Society

Any WWU student can be a member of the WWU Accounting Society

Benefits of membership in the WWU Accounting Society

How to become a member of the WWU Accounting Society

Tutoring Center

Beta Alpha Psi, the National Accounting Honor Fraternity

Attire for Meetings

Faculty Advisors

This Quarter's Schedule of Activities

WWU Department of Accounting Home Page

WWU College of Business and Economics Home Page

WWU Beta Alpha Psi Home Page

Western Washington University Beta Alpha Psi

LOOK FOR SIGNS, POSTED WEEKLY, ANNOUNCING BETA ALPHA PSI SPONSORED MEETINGS and ACCOUNTING SOCIETY MEETINGS AND FUNCTIONS! (Beta Alpha Psi is the National Accounting Honor Society. All WWU Accounting Society members are invited to participate in the weekly technical and professional meetings.)

Benefits of membership in the WWU Accounting Society: [back to top of page]

The opportunity to meet and interact with other students interested in accounting
The opportunity to participate (as guests) in WWU Beta Alpha Psi sponsored weekly technical and professional meetings.
The opportunity to meet and interact with members of the accounting profession through Accounting Society sponsored social activities, visits to firms, etc. The WWU Accounting Society has ongoing interaction with accounting professionals from:

Public accounting (CPA) firms

Corporate Accounting

Government

Professional societies of accountants
The opportunity to learn more about accounting and the accounting profession through the Beta Alpha Psi weekly social and technical meetings and other Beta Alpha Psi sponsored events
The opportunity to serve on a variety of Accounting Society committees structured to meet the high quality goals of the WWU Accounting Society
Free pizza and soda at the WWU Beta Alpha Psi weekly meetings
Reduced (member) prices for Beta Alpha Psi's Meet the Professionals Night (in Seattle) and the Spring Banquet
The opportunity, if grade point, service, and participation requirements are met, to join our chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, the National Accounting Honor Society.

For more information about Beta Alpha Psi click here: WWU Beta Alpha Psi home page

To become a member of the WWU Accounting Society: [back to top of page]

Complete a Member Information Form (available at weekly meetings)
Pay WWU Accounting Society dues ($25/quarter, $45/two quarters, or $65/year)
Nonmembers pay $5 per meeting

Tutoring Center [back to top of page]

Beta Alpha Psi provides a free tutoring center for students in ACC 240, ACC 245, and ACC 341. The Tutoring Center's hours normally start the second full week of the quarter, in PH336. The final schedule is posted on the door of PH336. Volunteer tutors must have completed ACC 341, with a B grade or better.
The Tutoring Center schedule is on the WWU Beta Alpha Psi website

Beta Alpha Psi, the National Accounting Honor Fraternity [back to top of page]

For information about Beta Alpha Psi see the WWU Beta Alpha Psi website

Attire for Meetings [back to top of page]

One of the functions of WWU Accounting Society is to provide assistance in the transition from student to professional, and meetings normally include members of the accounting profession. Therefore, in order to present a professional appearance, members should dress appropriately in nice casual attire (no T-shirts, shorts, or jeans, please!). Certain functions require business attire - please watch for suggested attire on the weekly posted announcements of meetings.

Faculty Advisor [back to top of page]

The Faculty Advisors for the WWU Accounting Society are Professors Dr. Zite Hutton & Dr. Audrey Taylor. Their offices are located on the 4th floor of Parks Hall. Their email addresses are Zite.Hutton@wwu.edu and Audrey.Taylor@wwu.edu.

Last Updated 9/20/05