There is a scholarship available that is focused on YOU -- the Financial Executives International scholarship. The deadline to submit an application will be November 16th. The qualifications that this scholarship are:

• A  major in either accounting or finance
• Minimum GPA 3.75
• At least junior status
• Active participant in community service
• Financial Need
• A graduation date beyond May 2010

To apply (especially if you have not already done so) please submit a Bauer Scholarship Application. In fact, you are encouraged to submit one application (at the beginning of the year) every year that will be pulled for all scholarships that awarded throughout the year.

For more information on the Financial Executives International scholarship, please contact our new Scholarship Coordinator, Justin Sneed:

Justin Sneed
Scholarship Coordinator
Bauer College of Business
Suite 350 Melcher Hall
Phone: 713-743-6706
Email: jsneed@bauer.uh.edu

If you are interested in applying for the Fifth-Year Accounting Student Scholarship Program, Please:

• Contact Michael Newman at MichaelN@UH.edu for the application form
• Attach a copy of your resume
• Include an official (sealed) copy of your official transcript

Who can apply?  Students who…

• Are classified as residents of Texas
• Are enrolled at participating public or private, non-profit colleges and universities in Texas (including junior/community colleges)
• Are enrolled at least half-time
• Will have completed at least 120 hours of college course work (including at least 15 semester credit hours of accounting) at the beginning of the term in which the award is being made
• Are making satisfactory academic progress
• Have not already taken the CPA exam, but plan to take the CPA examination in the State of Texas and are willing to sign a written statement confirming the intent to take the written examination conducted by the Texas State Board of Public Accounting for the purpose of being granted a certificate of "Certified Public Accountant"
• Register for the Selective Service or are exempt from this requirement
• Demonstrate financial need (please apply for FAFSA by going to http://www.uh.edu/financial/undergraduate/how-apply/ if you have not already done so)

The award may be used at participating public and private, non-profit colleges and universities in Texas, including junior/community colleges. Individuals may receive a scholarship for up to $5000.

Please submit your applications to Michael Newman (MH390A) by Monday, November 9th.

The Tax Executive Institute (TEI) is giving $25,000 in scholarships to ten qualified applicants this December. We are one of only 5 educational institutions receiving these awards, in recognition of the high quality of our MS Accountancy Program Taxation Track. Two scholarships will be presented to Bauer MS Accountancy Tax Track students at the TEI Christmas party on December 19th.  

To be considered you must be registered as a full time MS Accountancy Tax Track student in the Spring 2010 semester, and

• Have a 3.0 or higher GPA;
• Write a letter of introduction (2-3 pages maximum) explaining why you are interested in practicing in the area of tax, any experience you have in tax what your career goals are, and any financial need you may have;
• Submit a copy of your class schedule for the fall semester; and,
• Include a copy of your resume and an official transcript.

Please deliver the application package to the attention of Michael Newman (MH 390A) by noon Friday, November 13th.  The recipients will be announced on Friday, November 20th and will be invited to attend the TEI Christmas Party, where they will receive their checks. If you are selected, please be prepared to give them your social security number.

Students entering the MS Accountancy Program in 2010 are eligible as long as they are pursuing the Tax Track.

The Houston Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is awarding two $1500 scholarships to U.H. students who plan on completing the three courses (ACCT 4375: Internal Audit, ACCT 4397: Enterprise Risk Management, and ACCT4397: Control & Security of Financial Information) required for the Global IIA and Bauer Internal Audit Certificates before they graduate with a BBA in Accounting, or who are taking the Risk or Internal Audit Track as an MS Accountancy student.

To be considered you must be an undergraduate student and

• Have a 3.0 or higher GPA
• Have completed ACCT 4375: Internal Audit as an undergraduate student or ACCT7397 Governance as a MS Accountancy student
• Write and sign a letter of introduction/goal statement (2-3 pages maximum) explaining why you are interested in internal audit and what your career goals are
• Please include a statement that you will be completing the Internal Audit Certificate (if you are an undergrad student) or Risk or Internal Audit Track (if you are a MS Accountancy student) at the end of your letter/goal statement
• Submit a copy of your class schedule for the fall semester showing you are taking the remaining one or two courses needed to complete both the Bauer and Global IIA Certificate in Internal Auditing before you graduate with your current degree
• Include a copy of your resume and an official transcript

Please deliver the application package to Michael R. Newman (MH 390A) by noon Wednesday, November 25th.  The recipients will be notified by December 11th.

The Academy of Distinguished Scholars (ADS) at The University of Texas at Arlington is sponsoring a new award competition for students currently enrolled and in good standing in any graduate program in a Texas institution of higher education.  Eligible students are invited to submit a short (800-word) preliminary proposal describing how current knowledge could be applied to improve the lives of citizens of Texas.

The winner of the UT Arlington ADS Public Interest Award and those proposals designated honorable mentions will receive cash prizes.  To submit a proposal, graduate students should visit http://www.uta.edu/ads.

The 2009-2010 Public Interest Awards Competition
The Academy of Distinguished Scholars (ADS) at the University of Texas at Arlington invites proposals for the 2009-2010 Public Interest Awards competition from graduate students who are currently enrolled in Texas institutions of higher education.

Beginning in the 2009-2010 academic year, the UT-Arlington ADS Public Interest Awards will be given annually for proposals that suggest ways to apply research and scholarship in the interest of the people of the State of Texas. The intent of these awards is to identify and publicly recognize ideas that have a significant potential to advance the public interest through the application of research and knowledge obtained through graduate students' educational activities in Texas institutions of higher education.

Awards
Three awards will be given each year: a primary award in the amount of $5,000 and two honorable mention awards in the amount of $2,500 each. Because a major purpose of the awards is to strengthen the links between higher education and public policy in the State of Texas, all proposals should state explicitly how the proposed idea could be implemented into public life through legislation, public policy, a special funding initiative, etc.

Graduate students who are interested in participating in this year's competition should begin by reviewing the eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria
You are eligible to submit a proposal if you are:
•    currently enrolled
•    a student in good standing
•    in any graduate-level program within a Texas institution of higher education, and
•    not a previous recipient of a UT-Arlington ADS Public Interest Award
Because you must meet all four of these criteria to be eligible to participate, you will need to provide the name and contact information for a faculty sponsor who can confirm your eligibility in terms of all four criteria. Please fill out the form with the following information (note: Faculty webpage is: http://www.bauer.uh.edu/search/directory/index2.asp?dept=ACCT):

A student who meets the eligibility criteria can submit a single proposal for the 2008-2009 competition. Multiple proposals from the same student will not be considered.

Preparing Your Proposal
Eligible students should prepare their proposals in Word 1997-2003. All proposals should be limited to 800 words. Use standard 1-inch margins and Arial 12-point typeface. All paragraphs should be set flush left, with one space between lines. Separate paragraphs from each other with a single blank line.
If they are essential to convey the meaning and import of the proposal, either 1 or 2 graphic elements may also be included. A graphic element may take the form of a figure, table, schematic drawing, or photograph. Any words that appear in these graphic elements should be included in the total word count, which cannot exceed 800 words.

Proposals will be evaluated on the four criteria of
1)    their potential positive impact on society,
2)    their creativity,
3)    their viability / potential for implementation, and
4)    their cost-effectiveness. Proposals can reflect any areas of academic study; they are not restricted to particular academic disciplines. Explicit information about all but the second of these criteria should be provided.

Submitting Your Proposal
All proposals for the 2009-2010 competition must be submitted on-line during the period of October 1 through November 15, 2009. All of the required submission information and the completed proposal should be uploaded using the form found at http://www.uta.edu/ads. If any of the required information is not provided, the proposal application will not be uploaded and retained.

Submission Deadlines
September 1, 2009 - The official launch date of the website for University of Texas Academy of Distinguished Scholars.
November 15, 2009 - The ending data for acceptance of proposals to be considered for the 2009-2010 competition. The website will accept no additional proposals after this date in the 2009-2010 academic year. 

Beta Alpha Psi and Deloitte & Touche have teamed up again for Launch. This event is geared towards improving interview and communication skills for Junior and Senior level students who will be interviewing during this Fall semester for internships and full-time positions.
 
Launch will be held Tuesday, October 13th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Deloitte’s Office (1111 Bagby St., Houston, TX  77002).  We would like all attendees to arrive by 5:45 PM so we may begin in a timely manner.
Beta Alpha Psi, HBSA & PPA students are invited to participate in this event. It will include formal interviewing sessions along with mix and mingle activities designed to further develop students’ communication skills.
 
Attendees should dress in professional business attire to get the most out of the event.  Remember to bring copies of your resume and business cards for distribution to the Deloitte interviewers.  Students should treat this event as a real interview by doing research and preparation work beforehand.  Come with a position in mind.

Please note that this event is to aid those who are new to interviewing or are in need of improved interviewing skills.  Therefore, if you have already secured a position, please allow a student who can better benefit from the event to have the seat.

To RSVP:

Send an E-Mail to ushoustondeloittelau@deloitte.com (if you have question, please do not use this email address, another address is listed below).

 IMPORTANT NOTES:  All students must enter his/her full name in the RSVP email.  Security at Deloitte’s building requires names of attendees at after-hours events.  Seating is limited: 50 students will be able to participate on a first-come first-serve basis.  

Additionally, in order to get credit for your attendance, you must state whether you are a member of BAP, PPA, HBSA or Multiple (list all that apply).  Benefits for attendance from the various groups are listed below:

BAP Students: 20 points will be awarded for the event and it will fulfill a professional meeting requirement for those attending.  As seating is limited, if you RSVP and are granted a seat but do not show, there will be a penalty of 20 points.  You may cancel your reservation without penalty, if the cancellation is performed by end of day Friday, October 9th, in order to allow adequate time for another student to reserve the seat.

PPA Students: Attendance to the Launch event will count as a Mock Interview.

For further information send an email to: wfalkenhagen@deloitte.com or to corporate@uhbap.org with “Launch” in the subject line.

Student parking fees will be validated by Deloitte at the event, but only if you are parked in the Heritage parking garage.  Maps to the Deloitte office and Heritage Parking garage are attached below.

Beta Alpha Psi
Gamma Delta Chapter
www.uhbap.org

Deloitte
www.deloitte.com

Deloitte Office and Parking Locations:
 

 

Detailed View w/ parking instructions:

We are currently offering an internship for a student currently seeking an undergraduate accounting degree. Senior level students that are eager to learn and be challenged are encouraged to apply. Wage rate is dependent of the individual’s experience, but would approximately be $15.50 per hour.
 
Interns will be able to choose their schedule between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm and must be willing to work at least 16 hours a week.  We have no required overtime or Saturday work days. 

Candidates must have strong analytical skills, Word and Excel skills, the ability to work with a team, and be able to accomplish tasks individually.  Candidates must have their own transportation and be able to meet and work at client offices located in the Houston area. Candidates will be paid for their mileage.

We are a Houston based CPA firm dedicated to providing audit services.  We are growing and need exceptional individuals that are ready to learn and be challenged to complement our team of professionals.  Our office strives to maintain an upbeat, fun, family-oriented environment and we’re seeking a team member that strives for the same qualities. 

We simply have more benefits to offer and more great qualities about our firm to share than we can get in this ad so you’ll need to review our website at www.texasauditors.com. Please send a cover letter describing why you selected an accounting career and what makes you the best candidate. Send your cover letter and resume to info@texasauditors.com.  

Thanks,

Anthony Cardiel, CPA
Senior Auditor
Belt Harris & Associates, LLLP
Certified Public Accountants
acardiel@txauditors.com
www.texasauditors.com
 
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