Accounting
Association
Handbook
Spring 2015
Hello New and Returning Members!
This packet you have before you has the information you need to join or continue as a member of
The University of Akron’s Accounting Association, one of the oldest, noblest, and largest business
organizations at The University of Akron.
If you choose to become a member of The University of Akron’s Accounting Association or
continue as a member, you will not only have the opportunity to enhance your experience at the
university, but also the chance to strengthen your future career.
Some of the Opportunities you will have…
 Meeting past/present/future University of Akron CBA students, professors and
alumni
 Meeting potential employers
 Meeting future co-workers
Leadership Development
 Become an officer in the Accounting Association
 Meet and interact with executives and professors
Responsibility
 Dress appropriately for events
 Actively keep track of you standing within the Accounting Association
Nourishment
 YES-there is FREE FOOD AFTER THE MEETINGS
While we all strive to excel in the classroom, most students realize that grades can only take you so
far. While the saying “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know” is not entirely accurate, it does
bring up a valid point. To know someone will give you a better chance for potentially getting that
internship, first job, pay raise, etc than if you do not know that person. The Accounting
Association will provide you with the opportunity to network with many area executives and
potential employers, allowing you to get to know them and perhaps keep you in mind when you
enter the application and interviewing process.
– Brandon Hickey
Past Accounting Association Presidents
During the Spring 2015 semester, the Accounting Association will expose you to past, present, and
future staff members, partners, and recruiters from the “Big 4” accounting firms, regional
accounting firms, local accounting firms, industry accounting professionals, government
accounting positions, not for profit accounting departments, and post graduation accounting
organizations. In this organization, your opportunities to grow as a young professional are what
you make of them. I look forward to seeing you at each meeting and helping you in any way to
reach your professional goals.
Respectfully,
Christina Gentile
Accounting Association President
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
New candidates must pay a one-time pledge fee of $10 at the time they turn in their pledge forms.
All candidates must earn a minimum of 12 points. 8 general points from attending meetings,
fundraisers, or service activities. The other 4 points will come from participating in the New
Member Projects. Exceptions for participation will be made on a case by case basis. Otherwise 4
points must be service oriented, and attend at least one outside service event. They are outlined
in the point system below. Candidates who have 12 points or more, who have paid their pledge
fee, and turned in a pledge form will be given the opportunity to become lifetime members. Once
this requirement is met, all candidates will be formally recognized as members. A one-time fee of
$30 to ensure lifetime member status is required upon becoming a member. This fee is due
before the start of the following semester.
POINT SYSTEM
Event Points
AA Meeting
Bring a Guest (1 point per semester)
Attending an I.S.A.C.A. Meeting
Attending a Toastmasters Meeting
Service Work (4 Hours) *
1
1
½
½
4
Limit 2 pts.
* 4 points of service work are required to become a member of Accounting Association
A running total of points will be posted on the Accounting Association’s bulletin board in the concourse weekly.
At the end of the semester, honors such as new membership, Outstanding Member(s) and Lifetime
Member, and Superior Member and Lifetime Member will be recognized.
Outstanding Member/Pledge: Members who achieve 90% of all possible points will be considered
as outstanding.
Superior Member/Pledge: The officers will choose one superior member. This member will be
selected on a combination of points, pro-activeness, and conduct.
Outstanding Lifetime Member: Members who achieve 90% of all possible points will be
considered as outstanding.
Superior Lifetime Member: The officers will choose one superior member. This member will be
selected on a combination of points, pro-activeness, and conduct.
DRESS CODE
The appropriate dress code for Accounting Association is listed below. Please contact any member
or officer if questions arise.
Casual: Basically anything that you would wear to class. You are permitted to wear jeans, shorts,
t-shirts etc. at events such as Relay for Life, Non-Speaker meetings, and Social Events.
Business Casual: Dress slacks and a polo shirt or a dress shirt without a tie. If you do not have
dress slacks then khakis are permitted. NO JEANS AND NO SWOOSH PANTS (GYM
PANTS). Please dress in Business Casual at all AA Speaker meetings and University
organizational meetings unless otherwise directed. First offense of dress code violation is a
warning; thereafter, each additional violation will result in a one-point deduction.
Business Professional:
Please dress in Business Professional at events such as Evening with the Accountants,
Inductions Ceremonies, Field Trips, and Banquets unless otherwise directed.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
OFFICERS
President:
Christina Gentile
crg37@zips.uakron.edu
VP of Career Development: Ryan Golen
rng6@zips.uakron.edu
VP of Administration:
Dom Magazine
dgm@zips.uakron.edu
VP of Technology:
Jordan Marsh
jmm237@zips.uakron.edu
VP of Finance:
Angela DeBord
ard71@zips.uakron.edu
Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Keltyka
pkeltyk@uakron.edu
Additional Information:
**Attendance is mandatory for individuals who sign up for an event or social, unless they notify
Accounting Association officers 24 hours prior to the date of occurrence. Members and candidates
that violate this rule will be deducted the amount of points that would have been received for the
event.
**Additional points may be awarded for various organizational or CBA activities. The point
values will be announced as they become available.
**In case of emergency snow day (when The University of Akron officially closes) on the day
of meeting, all members and candidates will be awarded one point.
**Candidates MUST attend the Induction Ceremony at the end of the semester in order to
be inducted into the organization. Non-attendance will terminate the candidate’s application
for membership.
** The officers reserve the right to make changes to the dress code as deemed necessary.
** Members and candidates violating the dress code will first be given a warning and thereafter
will be deducted one point per violation.
**A member or candidate is allowed to bring one guest per semester. This guest cannot be counted
twice for two separate individuals bringing them. A guest is a onetime visitor to a meeting.
**First offense of dress code violation is a warning; thereafter, each additional violation will
result in a one point deduction.
** If there is a personal problem with the dress code or any other policy concerning the
organization, please contact the President of the Accounting Association.
PLEDGE FORM
Please sign and turn in with your $10 pledge fee.
I have read and understand the contents of this handbook, and promise to follow its guidelines
for the duration of my candidacy and membership.
Name:______________________________________
Email:______________________________________
Class Level:_________________________________
Birthday: ___________________________________
Signature: X__________________________________________