FAQs

Who we are?
We are a professional development organization for accounting majors, those considering majoring in accounting, and any other students interested in accounting and networking.

Why should I join the Accounting Society?
You will have the opportunity to learn more about the career opportunities offered in the field of accounting and to network with potential employers, fellow students, and faculty on a regular basis.

How do I join?
To be an active member, you must attend at least three officially sponsored events per semester, one social event, (be sure to SIGN IN at those events) and fill out a survey concerning the events you attended.

Are the Accounting Society and Beta Alpha Psi different?
Yes, Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) is a national scholastic and professional fraternity. We do plan all of our events in conjunction with BAP, and attending one of our combined events will count for membership toward both organizations (provided that you sign-in on both sign-in sheets). BAP requires a few more steps to become a member, while Accounting Society only requires attendance and a survey for three events. Please see BAP’s website for more information about their organization.

How can I participate more?
We’re always looking for new ideas and suggestions, so please send any feedback or thoughts to the President, Seth Lengel at sdl5102@psu.edu. Also, officer positions open up each Spring Semester for the following academic year. Any active member is encouraged to apply for a position. Information concerning positions will be distributed through the ListServ during the Spring semester and can also be found online once we start accepting applications.

How do I find out about upcoming events?
Every Sunday, an email will be sent to the ListServ notifying members of upcoming events for the week. You can be added to the ListServ by emailing our Secretary, Casie Hartman at cmh5552@psu.edu. The events are also listed on the Events page of our website.

What is the format of your meetings?
A majority of the meetings are company-sponsored events held either on campus or at the Nittany Lion Inn. Most firms will present on some topic of interest (interviewing, networking, current issues, etc.) and then provide members with information about their company. Meetings usually begin at 7:30PM and last for about an hour with an opportunity for networking with the firm afterwards.

What do I wear to meetings?
The dress code for all professional events is business casual, while the dress code for social and service events is casual unless otherwise noted.
Men: Wear clean, wrinkle free khakis or dress pants, with a button down shirt or a polo with dress shoes.
Women: Wear a clean, wrinkle free dress skirt or dress pants with a nice blouse.

Do I have to sign-in at every event I attend?
Yes! We track attendance by recording the sign-in sheets from each event. If you do not sign-in, we have no record of your being there, and even if you take the survey, we can’t count that toward your active membership requirement. So, remember to sign-in!

I’m a member of Beta Alpha Psi. Do I have to sign-in on the BAP and Accounting Society sign-in sheets?
Yes! Though we share most of our events throughout the semester, we monitor attendance separately. If you plan to belong to both organizations, you must sign-in on both sheets at each event.

Where do I find the surveys to fill out for each event?
Following each professional event, a survey will be sent out through the ListServ. The email will have a link that you must click on to take the survey. Therefore, you must be on the ListServ to receive the surveys. Please contact Secretary, Casie Hartman at cmh5552@psu.edu, to be added.

Why do I have to put down my name in the surveys? Will companies see my responses?
We require that you list your name so that we can record that you filled out a survey and count it toward your membership requirement. Companies receive a summary of the responses we receive about the events and will in no way know what you personally responded. So, please answer candidly as the responses will be kept anonymous.