f GOALS Our present goals are to achieve the IMA Gold Award of Excellence and to continue to increase membership in the club. We are working with our IMA representative and our faculty advisor to meet and surpass the requirements to achieve this award. We plan to set requirements to get more members involved in ICAA events. We hope that the common programming with the ASC will help to resolve scheduling conflicts and thereby increase participation. The Accounting Association provides a vehicle for motivated students to: Form relationships with professionals in the field of accounting business curriculum, and Improve the community through service activities. MISSION The Ithaca College Accounting Association is available to provide a forum of high quality programs and activities aimed at creating a bridge between the college environment and the real world that promotes professional and personal growth of members. OFFICERS So you can get familiar with the board, we had each officer share a little about themselves. Once again do not hesitate to suggest ideas for the future to each and every member. Jake Zimmerman, President, is a senior accounting major from Canandaigua, New York. Jake is a member of Sigma Iota Epsilon, Beta Alpha Psi and has been on the Dean’s List. This past summer, Jake worked as an accounting intern at Ultrafab Inc. Upon graduation, Jake hopes to achieve his MBA in Professional Accountancy, and work for a Big Four firm. He enjoys playing basketball and watching the Yankees. Michael Grillo, VP-Finance is a Junior Accounting major from Islip, New York. Upon graduation, Mike hopes to work at a Big 4 firm. Mike is a member of Sigma Iota Epsilon, Beta Alpha Psi and Oracle Honor Society. He is also involved in many other organizations on campus such as American Marketing Association, Deans Host and the Ithaca College Ski Club. In his spare time Mike enjoys skiing, playing sports and watching football. Editor: Rachel Lamensdorf Fall 2009 Vol. #1 Rachel Lamensdorf, VP-Communications, is a senior accounting major from Long Island, New York. Rachel is a member of Beta Alpha Psi, Sigma Iota Epsilon, The Oracle Society, Dean’s Hosts, Peer Advisors, The Ithaca College Accounting Association, and The Ithaca Gymnastics Team. Last year, she received the Empire 8’s President List award, as well as dean’s list. After graduating Rachel is going to complete her MBA hopefully at Ithaca College and then sit for the CPA. Rachel enjoys gymnastics, playing golf, hanging out with friends, and watching LOST. Collin Clifford, VP-Reporting, is a senior accounting major from Long Island, New York. Collin is a member of Beta Alpha Psi, Sigma Iota Epsilon, and the Oracle Honor Society. Last year, he received the Forster Educational Scholarship and has been on the Dean’s list for the past 3 semesters. After graduation, Collin will be continuing his education by receiving his MBA at Ithaca College in Professional Accountancy. Collin enjoys golfing, bowling, and watching every Mets game. David Ahonen, VP-Membership, is a senior accounting major from Rochester, New York. David is a member of Sigma Iota Epsilon, Beta Alpha Psi, is an accounting tutor, and plays varsity football and baseball. David is on the Dean’s List, and is a threetime selection to the Empire 8 President’s List. David plans to be an intern with PricewaterhouseCoopers in the summer of 2010. David enjoys relaxing with friends in his free time and is an avid sports fan. Kristen Prachniak, I am a senior Accounting major and Economics minor from Stonington, CT. Other organizations I'm involved in at IC include Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma, Sigma Iota Epsilon, and Phi Kappa Phi. After getting my undergraduate degree, I hope to get my MBA in Professional Accountancy from IC. From there, I would like to work for one of the Big Four firms in New England, get married, and start a family. IMA ICAA is a chapter of the IMA, Institute of Management Accountants. The program’s emphasis is on the IMA and the promotion of management accounting and financial management as a profession and a career while encouraging student chapters to be creative in providing creative services to their members. As a student chapter we are striving to achieve the 2009-2010 IMA Award of Excellence. The 2009-2010 Award of Excellence is presented to student chapters that meet the requirements set by the IMA committee. There are three levels of achievement: Gold, Silver, and Bronze. We hope to achieve the Gold award so we can become a candidate for the Outstanding Student Chapter Award. WHY TO BECOME INVOLVED: 1. Networking Opportunities: By becoming a part of ICAA you are opening yourself up to an experience that entails making new friends, socializing with your peers, and meeting business professionals in a relaxed environment. 2. Lifelong Learning: When attending meetings of ICAA you will be learning information that will affect your future. The speakers that come will be extremely beneficial to your future. Some of the topics you could learn about are how to build a resume, how business professional have risen to the top of their organizations, ways to help you study for the CPA, and how to interview for a Big 4 firm. WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT With this being my second year on the board, I feel like I have a very unique perspective. As a part of the executive board for the 2008-2009 academic year, I experienced firsthand the strengths and weaknesses of the club. I learned what worked well, and what did not. With that experience, I feel like the new executive board and I can build on our strengths and what worked well, along with cutting out and changing what did not. This year, we started our planning months in advance and because of that have benefited in more enriching and helpful events. Along with Beta Alpha Psi, we have planned events for each week. So each week there will some sort of event to attend. Some events will be new and different, and some events roll around annually, but I believe the key is to find a good balance of programming that students are interested in, along with events that will help them grow as they become professionals. To accomplish our goals, we will need the dedication and commitment of all officers and members alike. With each event, ICAA gives its members a chance to interact and get involved. So please, whether you’re a freshman or a senior, participate, be active, and attend as many events as possible. If you have any suggestions, ideas, or questions please do not hesitate to send me an e-mail. I look forward to seeing you all. Thank you, Jake Zimmerman ‘10 President Fees: All Members: $20 Pay a small fee and welcome opportunity! Your fees help us to buy pizza for meetings, and to supply our speakers with anything they need. Upcoming Events: Sept. 8 – Business Club Fair Come see what other opportunities are available for you! Sept. 17 – Resume Development Workshop Optional to bring: laptop and copy of resume Pizza will be provided! Sept. 24 – Dave Isles from Sciarabba Walker and Greg Hartz from the Tompkins Trust Company Oct. 21 – Business Etiquette with Shelli Mekos Oct. 27 – Becker CPA Review Many programs are being planned. Bowling Night, CTC speaker, Ithaca Brewery Tour Contact Information: E-mail – icaa@ithaca.edu Faculty Advisor – Patricia Libby, Associate Professor of Accounting libby@ithaca.edu Web – www.ithaca.edu/business/clubs/icaa Prof. Libby