The Weekly Report

December 8, 2008

Members & Candidates

We hope everyone enjoyed his or her respective activity during Volunteer night last Friday. The final week of school is upon us and we would like to thank everyone for making this a great semester. This Friday we will be having our final BAP activity, the Initiation Banquet (this is mandatory for candidates to become members.) Congratulations to all the candidates that will be initiating this Friday. Remember to dress in your business finest, as numerous firms will be attending.

Dress code is business professional for Friday’s banquet.

Announcements

· Contact David Greenamyre, dgreenamyre@unomaha.edu, if you are interested in becoming the Campus Rep for the Kaplan CPA review course next semester. It is not a large time commitment and you get the $1400 course free!

Meetings

Event:	Date:	Location:	Time:
Initiation Banquet	Fri Dec. 12	UNO W.H. Thompson Alumni Center	6:00pm

We look forward to seeing you on Friday,

David Greenamyre

Reporting Officer, dgreenamyre@unomaha.edu

The Weekly Report

November 17, 2008

Members & Candidates

We hope everyone enjoyed the meeting with John Nunez about criminal investigation in the accounting world. The semester is quickly winding down, and we only have a few meetings left. This Friday we will be having elections for the officer positions for next semester. Everyone’s vote is important, as the elected officers are the future of this chapter. Nominees need to accept or decline the position and prepare a short speech explaining why they should be elected for the position.

Dress code is casual for Friday’s meeting. Also, no pizza at this meeting! We’re having a taco bar!

Announcements

• Contact Carley Hunzeker, cdhunzeker@unomaha.edu, to accept or decline your election nominations.
• Bring your clickers to Election Night to help with the election process for future semesters.

• Jeri will have the t-shirts this Friday at the meeting. The cost is $8.
• The Banquet is quickly approaching. The cost is $25 per person. Please let Carley know what your menu choice is. The menu is Grilled Marinated Top Sirloin or Grilled Chicken Breast with Teriyaki Sauce.
• If you are graduating this semester, please let Carley know. We would like to update our alumni database. Please send your future contact information - email, phone, employer, etc.

Meetings

Event:	Date:	Location:	Time:
Elections	Fri Nov. 21	UNO RH Auditorium 010A	6:00pm

We look forward to seeing you on Friday,

David Greenamyre

Reporting Officer, dgreenamyre@unomaha.edu

The Weekly Report

November 10, 2008

Members & Candidates

We hope everyone enjoyed his or her visit to the offices of KPMG on Friday. You should now have a strong hold on the different departments and duties of a public accountant. The officers appreciated all of your questions and your professionalism.

Our guest speaker this Friday will be John Nunez from the Criminal Investigation Division of the Treasury Department. This will be a great opportunity to see how the ever-interesting field of accounting can be used in criminal investigation related to the IRS.

Dress code is business casual for Friday’s meeting.

Announcements

• Contact Carley Hunzeker, cdhunzeker@unomaha.edu, with your election nominations. The deadline is Nov. 14.
• If you would like to participate with Helping Hands this Saturday, please let Brandon Dangler know ASAP. (bkdangler@unomaha.edu)

Meetings

Event:	Date:	Location:	Time:
AICPA’s “Pathways to the Profession”	Tue Nov. 11	Educational Service Unit #3 6949 S 110th ST Omaha, NE 68128	2:00pm – 5:00pm
Criminal Investigation with John Nunez	Fri Nov. 14	UNO RH Auditorium 010A	6:00pm
Helping Hands	Sat Nov. 15	TBA	TBA

We look forward to seeing you on Friday,

David Greenamyre

Reporting Officer, dgreenamyre@unomaha.edu

The Weekly Report

November 3, 2008

Members & Candidates

As Carley mentioned during Sunday night’s meeting, the semester is quickly coming to a close, and we only have a few BAP events left. This Friday we will be having a firms panel at KPMG. If you have not decided whether you would like to do tax, audit, advisory, etc., this will be a great opportunity to help you become more informed about the various departments in public accounting. Come prepared with questions to ask as the meeting will primarily be a Q&A session.

Remember that elections are coming up November 21^st. Please email Carley (cdhunzeker@unomaha.edu) to nominate yourself and/or your peers who you believe would make great officers for the spring semester.

Dress code is business casual for Friday’s meeting; remember to wear your professional name badges.

Announcements

• Money Smart week is next week. It provides an opportunity to learn more about personal finance. Check out the schedule at www.moneysmartnebraska.org.
• Nominations for elections due November 14^th.

Meetings

Event:	Date:	Location:	Time:
Firms Panel with KPMG	Friday Nov. 7	Two Central park Plaza, Suite 1501; Omaha, NE 68102	6:00pm

We look forward to seeing you on Friday,

David Greenamyre

Reporting Officer, dgreenamyre@unomaha.edu

The Weekly Report

October 27, 2008

Members & Candidates

We hope everyone enjoyed the lively ethics discussion at Lutz & Company on Friday night. No matter what career paths we choose, we will most certainly be faced with ethical decisions along the way. We trust you took away some valuable tools to use in these situations.

There is no BAP meeting this Friday due to Halloween, so happy Halloween! Nevertheless, we are having a chapter meeting on Sunday. The agenda of the meeting should be pretty relaxed, just focusing the Chapter to end the semester strong.

Announcements

• Contact Carley Hunzeker, cdhunzeker@unomaha.edu, if you are interested in presenting on MavMoney during the Money Smart week. This is a great way to become more involved with BAP and the UNO community.

• If you would like a Beta Alpha Psi T-shirt, let Jeri Bruegger (jdbruegger@unomaha.edu) know this week. She will be ordering them this weekend.

Meetings

Event:	Date:	Location:	Time:
Chapter Meeting	Sunday Nov. 2	UNO RH Auditorium 010A	6:00pm

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday,

David Greenamyre

Reporting Officer, dgreenamyre@unomaha.edu

The Weekly Report

October 20, 2008

Members & Candidates

We hope everyone had a splendid fall break. Before we know it, the semester will be coming to a close. However, before it does, BAP still has some great professional-building activities ahead. This Friday, we will be meeting with Lutz & Company to learn about ethics. Lutz & Company is Nebraska’s largest locally owned certified public accounting firm and is consistently voted one of the top places to work in Omaha.

Announcements

• Contact Carley Hunzeker, cdhunzeker@unomaha.edu, if you are interested in presenting on MavMoney during the Money Smart week. This is a great way to become more involved with BAP and the UNO community.

• Contact Brandon Dangler, bkdangler@unomaha.edu if you are interested in doing Habitat for Humanity in December.

Meetings

Event:	Date:	Location:	Time:
Ethics in the workplace Lutz & Company	Friday, Oct. 24	Lutz & Company 11837 Miracle Hills Drive Suite 100 Omaha, NE 68154	6:00pm
202 Tutoring	Sunday, Oct. 26	Rosken’s Hall Rm 204	6:00pm

We look forward to seeing you on Friday,

David Greenamyre

Reporting Officer, dgreenamyre@unomaha.edu

The Weekly Report

October 13, 2008

Members & Candidates

We hope everyone enjoyed meeting with BKD on Friday night and left with some valuable information on networking and building relationships with clients. Also, thanks to everyone who helped with the park cleanup on Saturday morning. The park is cleaner than ever! Remember that everyone must complete four hours of community service – including one hour of 201/202 Tutoring.

There is no BAP meeting this Friday. Study hard for mid-terms and enjoy your fall break. We will be back in action next Friday (Oct. 24^th) with a meeting at Lutz & Company. There are still some great events coming up this week and we strongly encourage you all to attend.

Announcements

• Contact Carley Hunzeker, cdhunzeker@unomaha.edu, if you are interested in presenting on MavMoney during the Money Smart week.
• Contact Brandon Dangler, bkdangler@unomaha.edu if you are interested in doing Habitat for Humanity in December.

Meetings

Event:	Date:	Location:	Time:
ExxonMobil Social Hour	Wednesday Oct. 15	Centennial Hall in the Thompson Center	5:30pm
Association of Government Accountants (AGA) joint meeting with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) “Making Ethical Decisions”	Thursday Oct. 16	UNO Scott Conference Center $10 with UNO ID Includes lunch	11:30am – 1:00pm

We look forward to seeing you on Friday,

David Greenamyre

Reporting Officer, dgreenamyre@unomaha.edu

The Weekly Report

October 6, 2008

Members & Candidates

Thanks to everyone who attended Friday night’s meeting with Bill Conley. I hope everyone walked away with some valuable information and have a greater appreciation as to why we do community service.

This Friday BKD will be coming to the UNO campus to talk to us about networking and building a client base. BKD is one of the 10 largest CPA and advisory firms in the U.S. This will give you yet another opportunity to meet with the firm and learn about the importance of networking in the accounting profession.

Dress code is Business Casual for Friday’s meeting.

Announcements

• ExxonMobil Social Hour – Tuesday, October 15^th at 5:30p.m. at the Thompson Center in Centennial Hall (UNO Alumni Center).

Upcoming Events

Event:	Date:	Location:	Time:
Networking & Building a Client Base with BKD	Friday Oct. 10, 2008	Rosken’s Hall Auditorium 010A	6:00pm
Community Service – Park Cleanup	Saturday Oct. 11, 2008	Elmwood Park – Playground	10:00am ~ 12:00pm
201 Tutoring	Sunday Oct. 12, 2008	Rosken’s Hall Room 204	6:00pm

We look forward to seeing you on Friday,

David Greenamyre

Reporting Officer, dgreenamyre@unomaha.edu

The Weekly Report

September 29, 2008

Members & Candidates

As everyone knows, school is picking up and the first round of tests is here. It is important that we devote a proper amount of time to our academic obligations. There are also many exciting things coming up with BAP.

Bill Conley will be our guest speaker on Friday. He will be discussing his business and community experience and the important role it has played in his personal and professional development. Bill is an adjunct faculty member in the College of Business and was recently name Vice Chancellor of Business and Finance.

Community service is a very important part of our professional development. As you will see, community service will be just as important in your professional careers as it is during your academic careers.

Additionally, we will be electing a new Treasurer after the meeting on Friday. If you were nominated on the website, please contact Carley to accept or decline your nomination. Although everyone is allowed to attend the election, only members are allowed to vote.

Dress code is Business Casual for Friday’s meeting.

Announcements

• Contact Jeri Bruegger, jdbruegger@unomaha.edu with your t-shirt size if you have not done so already.
• Contact Carley Hunzeker, cdhunzeker@unomaha.edu, if you are interested in presenting on MavMoney during the Money Smart week.
• Contact Brandon Dangler, bkdangler@unomaha.edu if you are interested in doing Habitat for Humanity in December.

Meetings

Event:	Date:	Location:	Time:
Why do Community Service with Bill Conley	Friday Oct. 3, 2008	Rosken’s Hall Auditorium 010A	6:00pm

We look forward to seeing you on Friday,

David Greenamyre

Reporting Officer, dgreenamyre@unomaha.edu

The Weekly Report

September 22, 2008

Members & Candidates

Thanks for making Meet the Firms Night a great success. We had 96.4% total attendance. The officers of BAP hope that everyone had an opportunity to talk with all the firms and make contacts for upcoming interviews. Remember what you learned from the Seim Johnson meeting – handshake with three shakes, etc.

This Friday we will be traveling to Lincoln to meet with PricewaterhouseCoopers. We will be meeting on the Scott campus – parking lot 2, at 5:15 pm. We are leaving promptly at 5:30 pm for Lincoln. We are not assigning who is riding with whom, but we do ask that everyone would meet so we can carpool.

Dress code is business casual for this Friday’s meeting.

Announcements

• Contact Jeri Bruegger, jdbruegger@mail.unomaha.edu, if you are interested in helping with T-shirts.
• Contact Carley Hunzeker, cdhunzeker@mail.unomaha.edu, if you are interested in presenting on MavMoney during the Money Smart week.

Meetings

Event:	Date:	Location:	Time:
Pricewaterhouse Coopers	Sept. 26, 2008	UNL – Student Union	(Depart Scott Campus - 5:15 pm) 7:00 pm

We look forward to seeing you on Friday,

David Greenamyre

Reporting Officer, dgreenamyre@unomaha.edu

The Weekly Report

September 15, 2008

Members & Candidates

Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting with Seim Johnson on Friday night. Last Friday’s meeting gave the candidates exposure to the structure of a professional meeting. The officers of BAP were impressed by the professionalism of all who attended.

There are many events coming up this week; plan accordingly. BAP’s biggest event of the semester is Meet the Firms Night. This meeting will give all members and candidates the opportunity to meet with an array of top employers from the area. Do your research and come prepared.

Dress code is business professional for Meet the Firms Night. Remember to wear your professional name badges.

Announcements

• Please pay your dues if you have not done so already. They are $30.00 for both members and candidates. Give checks to Drew Landrum.
• The ASWA (American Society of Women Accountants) is having a Student/Membership Night “What You Focus on Is What You Get” on September 17^th. RSVP to Kristi Epperson at 402-891-6900 or kepperson@aureusgroup.com ASAP.
• McGladrey Etiquette Dinner – September 18^th. RSVP to Emily Forrester at Emily.Forrester@rsmi.com by September 16^th.
• The “Friend of BAP” list is on the website. Candidates and members should seek out their friend(s) before Meet the Firms Night. Use this opportunity to get to know one another and to make it a successful night.

Meetings

Event:	Date:	Location:	Time:
ASWA	Wednesday, Sept. 17	Sunset Valley Country Club located at 9300 Arbor Street (90th & Center)	5:30pm
Etiquette Dinner	Thursday, Sept. 18	Double Tree Hotel 1616 Dodge St.	6:30 – 9:00pm
Meet the Firms Night	Friday, Sept. 19	Milo Bail Student Center – Nebraska Room	6:00pm

We look forward to seeing you on Friday,

David Greenamyre

Reporting Officer, dgreenamyre@unomaha.edu

The Weekly Report

September 8, 2008

Members & Candidates

Thank you to everyone who attended the Semester Kick-Off and Candidate Orientation. The BAP officer staff was impressed with the number and quality of candidates, and we hope all of you continue taking the required steps to complete initiation. Our next meeting is this Friday at the Seim Johnson office. Have all your interviewing questions ready so they can help you to be successful at your next interview. Remember to be on time, especially since we are meeting at a firm’s office. In addition, we are still looking for volunteers for Friday’s Campfire USA community service event. Let Carley and Brandon know as soon as you can if you would like to participate.

Dress code is business casual for Friday’s meeting.

Announcements

• Dues must be paid by September 12, 2008. They are $30.00 for both members and candidates.
• BAP membership applications should be completed and turned in. They can be returned to any officer, or brought to Friday’s meeting.
• If you are interested in helping with the Campfire USA community service event on September 12^th, please email Carley and Brandon this week.
• Resumes are due to Carley by September 12^th.
• Note the change in location for the September 12^th meeting!

Meetings

Event:	Date:	Location:	Time:
UP Reception	Thursday, Sept. 11	UP Main Headquarters	5:30pm – 7:00pm
Interviewing at Seim Johnson	Friday, Sept. 12	8807 Indian Hills Drive, Suite 300	6:00pm

We look forward to seeing you on Friday,

David Greenamyre

Reporting Officer, dgreenamyre@unomaha.edu

The Weekly Report

September 2, 2008

Members

Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting on Friday. The BAP officer staff is looking forward to a great semester. Remember that the Semester Kick Off is this Friday, September 5^th. As current members, we ask that you make the new candidates feel comfortable and excited about joining BAP. Although members will not be attending the candidate orientation on Saturday, it is important that you are aware of it so you can answer any questions the candidates may have. It is a required event for them to become members. Also, start putting the finishing touches on your resumes and get them to Carley by September 12^th. It is important that you hand it in on time so your resume makes it on the Firm’s Night cd.

Dress code is casual for Friday’s Kick Off.

Announcements

• RSVP to the Union Pacific Invite by September 5^th. Dress code for the Invite is Business Professional!
• If you are interested in helping with the Campfire USA community service event on September 12^th, please email Carley and Brandon this week.
• Dues must be paid by September 12^th. They are $30.00
• Resumes are due to Carley by September 12^th.

Meeting

Event:	Date:	Location:	Time:
Semester Kick Off	Sept 5	Roskens Hall Courtyard	6:00pm
Candidate Initiation	Sept 6	RH 204	10:00am

We look forward to seeing you on Friday,

David Greenamyre

Reporting Officer, dgreenamyre@unomaha.edu

The Weekly Report

April 27, 2008

Members & Initiates

The semester is coming to a close, and we hope everyone enjoyed themselves. The Initiation Banquet will be held Friday, May 2^nd. All meal choices should be given to Carley immediately (chicken or beef). Dress will be business professional, so everyone put on your best suit. If you haven’t paid for your seat, do so immediately. Checks should be given to Leslie.

Next Semester

A significant number of officers and members will not be in the organization next year. It is the responsibility of the new initiates, members, and officers to maintain the quality of the organization. This entails professionalism, academic performance, and the social skills to attract the brightest of the next class. With next semester’s officers, we don’t see that being a problem.

Surviving Finals

One week until finals; make sure to study hard. As accountants going into the workplace, we are expected to actually know the stuff we are being taught.

Meeting

Event: Banquet

Date: May 2

Location: UNO Alumni Center

Time: 6:00PM

Thanks for a great semester.

We look forward to seeing you on Friday,

Patrick Barackman

Reporting Officer, pbarackman@mail.unomaha.edu

The Weekly Report

April 20, 2008

Members & Initiates

Two short weeks until finals; we hope everyone is vehemently preparing for the big day. Beta Alpha Psi is hosting an ethics discussion this Friday night. Dr. Lewis will be guiding a discussion in the MBSC, and it should be an interesting event. Reliance on accounting information is becoming increasingly important; especially with the global dependence on efficient capital markets. As accountants, we must keep in mind our underlying ethical obligations to the public. One key to doing that is to understand what those obligations are. Come to the discussion on Friday to consider these issues.

The final tutoring session is Sunday, April 27^th. It will be held in Roskens Hall Room 201. If you don’t have your community service obligations complete, then attendance is strongly recommended. Remember that you must complete at least one hour of tutoring!

Banquet

The banquet will be Friday, May 2^nd. Make sure to RSVP with your meal choice and guest (if applicable). RSVP’s should be sent to Carley, cdhunzeker@mail.unomaha.edu. All initiates are required to attend. The cost is $25, and checks should be given to Leslie before the banquet.

Announcements

• If you participated in the Resume Review, then please write a thank you note to those that looked at your resume.
• KPMG Recruiting is this Thursday at the Fox & the Hound. If you have questions, contact Carley.
• Time is running out for community service. Don’t forget.
• RSVP for the banquet.
• Finals are coming. Be prepared.

Meeting

Event:	Date:	Location:	Time:
KPMG Recruiting	April 24th	Fox & the Hound	7:00PM
Ethics Discussion	April 25th	MBSC, Umoho Rm	6:00PM

We look forward to seeing you on Friday,

Patrick Barackman

Reporting Officer, pbarackman@mail.unomaha.edu