An important part of a student's experiences as an Accountancy major at NIU is participation in the activities of our student organizations. Our student organizations encourage a professional orientation while having fun performing a variety of services to the department, the university, and the community as a whole.
A council designed to advise the department in all matters in which students have a substantial interest, including curriculum, and the hiring and retention of faculty. Specific activities include: selecting the department's nominee for the University Excellence in Teaching Award, coordinating student evaluations of faculty, planning Meet-the-Firm and Meet-the-Intern nights, and helping recruit new accounting majors. Membership is by nomination from the current ALAC members and is based on leadership abilities--both inside and outside the classroom.
The Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) is a leading national professional association dedicated to enhancing opportunities for Latinos in the accounting, finance and related professions. ALPFA is open to professionals and students of all races and majors who share our values, mission, and principles. ALPFA NIU's purpose is to develop the professional skills of its members by providing activities and events that promote growth and personal development, build relationships with business professionals, as well as create awareness of the accounting and finance professions within our communities. This is accomplished by presentations from global business leaders, national networking conventions, mentorship programs, community service, and a variety of cultural/social events.Click here for the ALPFA website.
A national honorary, scholastic, and professional accounting fraternity whose purpose is to promote the study and practice of accounting; to provide opportunities for self-development and association among members and practicing accountants; and to encourage a sense of ethical, social and public responsibilities. The chapter arranges to have professionals give presentations on various aspects of the accounting profession. The fraternity also organizes tours of firms, social events, and community service activities. Students may pledge when enrolled in UBUS 310 if entrance requirements are met. Click here for the Beta Alpha Psi website.
The premiere professional association for developing, and promoting greater participation by African-American and other minorities in the accounting and finance professions. The goals of the association are:
These goals are achieved through the use of guest speakers and a variety of other activities. Qualified students attend an annual regional conference where they have the opportunity to interact with members of other NABA chapters as well as Accounting professionals. (Additional information can be found on the NABA website at http://www.cob.niu.edu/accy/naba).
A pre-professional organization sponsored by the Department of Accountancy. The purpose of Student Accountancy Society (SAS) is to promote a professional interest and attitude toward the study of accounting; to encourage scholarship; to promote closer affiliation between the business world and the accountancy student; and to encourage active involvement in leadership roles. SAS seeks to aid its members in becoming the student leaders of today and the business leaders of tomorrow by encouraging members to actively participate in all areas of the organization and the Accountancy Department. SAS meets on Wednesday evenings at which time students have the opportunity to hear and to ask questions of representatives from the Accounting profession and other internationally respected business leaders. SAS is open to all declared Accountancy majors or any student who is interested in learning more about leadership, the profession of Accountancy, and the business world. Click here for the Student Accountancy Society website.