Accounting Society was established in 1980 at Sacramento State University with 22 student members. Today, it has grown to over 100 members. The organization was formerly a student chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), but has become independent as of 2008. The Accounting Society, founded by Professor Amin A. Elmallah, offers a variety of benefits to its members. These benefits include: meetings featuring an assortment of speakers and topics, professional events, office tours, social events, community service, and opportunities to develop leadership, communication, and organization skills.

Each semester begins with promotional efforts carried out during the first two weeks. The organization sets up a recruitment booth and conducts classroom speeches. The booth is usually located in the quad near the library and students are invited to stop by to learn more about the organization as well as grab free goodies provided by our sponsoring firms. Classroom speeches are conducted at many of the upper-division accounting courses and last a few minutes.

Membership is currently open to all Business students at Sacramento State who are interested in a career in accounting. Although members are not required to attend any events, participation is highly encouraged. Accounting Society uses a point system to determine the standings of its members. Points are awarded for each event a member attends and are accumulated to determine if the member has achieved Gold status by the end of the semester. Gold members returning the next semester then receive a discount on membership.

There are eight general meetings scheduled for the semester. Each general meeting features a number of speakers from public accounting firms, private industry firms, state and federal government agencies and education. Members have the opportunity to learn about the accounting profession and meet professionals in the field. Networking time and appetizers are provided at the meeting.

Accounting Society works closely with Beta Alpha Psi to organize a professional recruiting event called Meet the Firms. A highly-attended event, Meet the Firms allows members to meet professionals from the accounting field and learn more about companies in attendance.

Throughout the semester, the Accounting Society also holds socials to allow networking not only with professionals but also with other fellow members. Community service events are also organized to give the Accounting Society a presence with the commmunity by giving back.

As the semester draws to a close, members have the opportunity to encounter the professionals again at the end-of-semester banquet. The banquet reflects on the past semester and introduces incoming board members, scholarship and award winners. (read less)

Accounting Society was established in 1980 at Sacramento State University with 22 student members. Today, it has grown to over 100 members. The organization was formerly a student chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), but has become independent as of 2008. The Accounting Society, founded by Professor Amin A. Elmallah, offers a variety of benefits to its members. These benefits include: meetings featuring an assortment of speakers and topics, professional events, office... (read more)