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Student Organizations
Beta Alpha Psi
Our chapter of Beta Alpha Psi strives to recognize outstanding academic achievements in the fields of accounting, finance, and information systems and to provide opportunities for selfdevelopment and association among members and practicing professionals. Established in 2016, the Nu Pi Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi is a part of an international honor organization with more than 300 chapters nationwide. Our chapter is currently eight years strong with a bright outlook for the next academic year as our membership and alumni base continue to grow year-on-year. Our ongoing goal for this school year is to provide more professional development opportunities for students and have our officer board provide one-on-one assistance. With the prestige associated with Beta Alpha Psi on their resumes, students may have many doors opened for them in the accounting profession. Additionally, as our eighth year as an official chapter, our goal for the upcoming year is to ensure our members continue to have an abundance of opportunities to network with firms and professionals. Furthermore, we are working on connecting our current active members and candidates with our alumni members to provide mentorship and networking opportunities. We are also looking to implement a new program which would foster a more social aspect to our chapter.
Officer Board 2021-2022: Melanie Chen, BA 2022, President Cathy Yun, Business Economics 2022, Vice President Laura Edrich, BA 2023, Executive Director of External Affairs Grencewincel Garing, BA 2023, Secretary Derrick Huynh, Business Economics 2022, Treasurer Celine Ross, BA 2023, Director of Marketing
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Accounting Association
The Accounting Association provides opportunities for students to learn more about the accounting profession by facilitating the recruitment process. We invite Big Four, Midtier, local and industry firms to attend, present and network at club-sponsored events. By providing speaker presentations, firm tours, socials and other interactive events, the Accounting Association adds to the development of our members’ interests and knowledge.
Officer Board 2021-2022: Gloria Huang, BA 2023, President Hayden Haller, Economics Class of 2022, External Vice
President Ashley Tang, Business Economics 2022, Internal Vice
President Michelle Fung, Business Economics 2022, Director of
Professional Development Jasmine Tu, Business Economics 2023, Secretary
Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) is the longest standing and largest national minority-based organization with over 95,000 active members. ALPFA is a nationally recognized organization that aims to empower and develop Latinx men and women as business leaders, in every sector of the global economy. ALPFA is an all-inclusive organization that focuses on the growth of underrepresented minorities to expand leadership in the global workforce.
Officer Board 2021-2022: MariaTeresa Carmier, MIE 2022, President Francisco Ortiz-Castaneda, BA 2023, Vice President Alexandra Cadena, JD/MBA Class of 2023, Secretary Jose Fernandez, MPAc 2022, Treasurer Jennifer Fuentes Cedillo, BA 2023, Marketing Director
Our Events
Speaking Engagements
Throughout the school year, Beta Alpha Psi and the Accounting Association invite representatives from a variety of firms to speak with students about their experiences in different practices, including advisory, audit and tax. Students network and expand their knowledge about the accounting profession, CPA requirements, interview tips, attire advice and more. Leadership Development Program
The Accounting Association Leadership Development Program focuses on peer mentorship for students interested in pursuing a career in accounting. In the past year, the program organized a team of 20 mentors providing guidance and advice to 34 mentees. The mentees work closely with experienced mentors to develop leadership skills and prepare for summer leadership program recruiting. Meet the Firms
Co-hosted with the Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) program, Meet the Firms is the biggest event of the Fall quarter. Each year, numerous firms come out to network and provide information about full-time/ internship opportunities to students interested in the accounting field. In 2021, 28 firms and approximately 150 students attended the event.
2020-2021 Events
• UCI Anteater Involvement Fair • Fall Kick-Off • Accounting Fest • Meet the Firms • Rise • Spring Banquet • Andersen Speaking Engagement • Andersen Office Hours • Armanino Speaking Engagement • Baker Tilly Speaking Engagement • Baker Tilly Office Hours • BDO Speaking Engagement • BDO Office Hours • CBIZ Speaking Engagement • CLA Speaking Engagement • Deloitte Speaking Engagement • Deloitte Office Hours • EY Speaking Engagement • EY Office Hours • HCVT Speaking Engagement • HCVT Office Hours • KBF Office Hours • KPMG Speaking Engagement • Marcum Speaking Engagement • MGO Speaking Engagement • Moss Adams Speaking Engagement • Moss Adams Office Hours • PwC Speaking Engagement • RSM Speaking Engagement • RSM Office Hours • Withum Speaking Engagement • Withum Office Hours • MPAc Speaking Engagement • BAP & AA Mock Interviews • Resume Workshop • Alumni Panel • Community Service Events • Social Events • Multi-Chapter Events
Recruitment for Summer Experiences (RISE)
RISE is a small-scale Meet the Firms event during winter quarter that is designed specifically for students who are interested in summer leadership programs (SLPs). It also gives students, who are interested in applying for internship or full-time positions, another opportunity to network with sponsoring companies. In 2021, we hosted RISE virtually on the platform Remo, which mimics an in-person venue. 16 firms and over 60 students were in attendance at this event. Spring Banquet
The Spring Banquet is the last event of the school year to thank our sponsors for their constant support and to celebrate our students’ hard work and achievements. Festivities include themed networking activities, raffles, and more. Due to the pandemic, our last Spring Banquet was held in 2019 with 17 firms and more than 100 students in attendance. We are looking to resume hosting Spring Banquet in the spring of 2022.
To schedule a speaking engagement or if you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact: Beta Alpha Psi ucibap@gmail.com; accountinguci.com/ aboutbap.html Accounting Association aaucirvine@gmail.com (firms) or aaucifaq@ gmail.com (students); accountinguci.com
Our Sponsors:
Deloitte EY PwC KPMG Moss Adams RSM BakerTilly Armanino Marcum BDO HCVT Andersen Tax Grant Thornton KBF Frazer LLP Withum MGO SingerLewak MPAc Haskell & White CliftonLarsonAllen CBIZ Frank Rimmerman Becker CPA UWorld Roger CPA
