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2014 BETA ALPHA PSI ANNUAL REPORT TABLE OF
CONTENTS 3 President’s Letter
16 BAP International Day of Literacy
4 Board of Directors
17 Annual Meeting Best Practices
5 Chapter Advocates
18 Project Run With It
6 Professional Partners
22 Ethics Award
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23 Gold Challenge
Business Information Professionals of the Year
10 Outstanding Dean 11 Lifetime Service Award 12 Outstanding Faculty Advisors 13 Regional Meetings 14 Regional Meeting Best Practices
24 Superior and Distinguished Chapters 26 Inclusive Leadership Awards 27 VITA Awards 28 Medal of Inspiration Award 29 Expansion 30 Financial Statements
15 2014 Annual Meeting
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VISION STATEMENT Beta Alpha Psi will shape the financial and business information professions by developing members into ethical, professional, and confident leaders.
MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Beta Alpha Psi, the premier international honor and service organization for financial and business information students and professionals, is to inspire and support excellence by: • encouraging the study and practice of accountancy, finance, and information systems; • providing opportunities for service, professional development, and interaction among members and financial professionals; and • fostering lifelong ethical, social, and public responsibilities
BETA ALPHA PSI EXECUTIVE OFFICE STAFF Margaret Fiorentino — Executive Director Lisa Wicker — Manager, Chapter Services Samantha Simunyu — Associate Manager, Beta Alpha Psi Marketing 2
PRESIDENT’S LETTER Dear Friends, Beta Alpha Psi has truly seen a successful year and we count your commitment as a contributing factor to this success. Whether you are a member; candidate; alumnus; faculty advisor; chapter advocate; accounting, finance, or information systems faculty; department chair; dean; executive office staff; professional partner; board member; or represent one of our sponsoring firms, companies, or professional association; or support us through exhibiting or speaking at our events, your contribution matters and your commitment to Beta Alpha Psi is definitely appreciated. Beta Alpha Psi made several strategic decisions this year. The mission statement was revised to better reflect our organizational goals and ideals; and a vision statement was introduced into the Bylaws. Furthermore, we renewed a three-year contract with the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). Finally, we established a framework for international expansion, narrowing our focus to university chapters beyond the Oceania region by exploring opportunities at universities in Hong Kong and Canada. We look forward to seeing the result of these international initiatives in the coming year. An additional initiative implemented this year, led by our two Board Alumni Representatives, Natalie Steverson and Alex Johnson, was an alumni survey. More than 110 participants highlighted an interest in connecting with local chapters and in mentoring opportunities. Stay tuned for further developments in this alumni outreach effort. Some operational changes were also implemented this year. Chapters were required to attend either a regional or annual meeting in order to achieve Superior Chapter status, and were also required to include essential skill programs in order to be an award-seeking chapter. We chose to discontinue BAPConnect and reviewed other platforms for meeting the social networking needs of our members. These operational changes were made with the goal of improving the value received by our members. It was also a good year for BAP meetings. We had more than 2,000 attendees participate in this year’s regional meetings in the U.S. and the Oceania regions. There were over 1,200 attendees at this year’s annual meeting in Atlanta, GA, including representatives from our Oceania chapters in Australia and New Zealand and visiting faculty and students from prospective chapters in Hong Kong. These meetings provided students the opportunity to network, socialize, learn from each other in operational sessions, hear from guest speakers and professional partners, compete in the Best Practices competition, sponsored by Deloitte, and provide service to three deserving Atlanta not-for-profits through our annual Project Run With It competition, sponsored by Moss Adams. We hosted our 2nd annual International Day of Literacy in collaboration with KPMG LLP, the KPMG Foundation and United Way of Greater Atlanta. This event represented BAP’s 16th annual International Day of Service. With the help of nearly 1,000 BAP volunteers, 3,500 students from eight elementary schools in the Atlanta Public Schools participated in the annual event. BAP volunteers also put together backpacks full of school supplies to be given to underprivileged youth and prepared curriculum at the Junior Achievement’s Finance Park. So much has been accomplished this past year and we will continue to strive to make Beta Alpha Psi one of the most valuable aspects of our members’ educational experience. Thank you for a fantastic 2013–2014. I have appreciated the opportunity to serve as your president and I look forward to seeing what we will accomplish together next year as we continue our international expansion and seek new ways to engage our members and partners. With warmest regards,
Jan Taylor Morris Board President 2013–2014 2014 BETA ALPHA PSI ANNUAL REPORT | LEADING AT THE CROSSROADS
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Beta Alpha Psi Board of Directors works diligently to promote the mission of Beta Alpha Psi. A diverse makeup of education and industry professionals and recent graduates of Beta Alpha Psi chapters bring many perspectives to the board. Board accomplishments for 2014 include initiating a rebranding effort that resulted in an updated BAP logo and redesigned website; the launch of the new Reporting Intranet system and installation of three new Beta Alpha Psi chapters. BOARD MEMBERS Jan Taylor Morris — President Blane Ruschak — Past President Kevin D. Stocks — President-Elect Noel Addy — Director of Administration and Development Rick Niswander — Dean Scott McQuillan — Professional Partners Chair Lee H. Radebaugh — Director of Global Activities Alex Miller — Professional Partners Chair-Elect Joanne Fiore — AICPA Liaison Natalie Steverson — Alumni Representative Alex Johnson — Alumni Representative Deborah Medlar — 3rd Year Chapter Advocate, Western & Northwest Regions Gwendolyn Highsmith-Quick — 3rd Year Chapter Advocate, Southeast Region
2014–2015 INCOMING BOARD MEMBERS Shawn Harter — President-Elect Moez Limayem — Dean Representative George Gamble — Director of Administration Janice Klimek — 2nd Year Chapter Advocate, Rocky Mountain & Missouri Valley Regions Mehmet Kocakulah — 2nd Year Chapter Advocate, Midwest Region Pearl Rozenberg — 2nd Year Chapter Advocate, Oceania Region Jay Knight — Alumni Representative Greg Burton — Director of Global Activities
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CHAPTER ADVOCATES The Beta Alpha Psi Chapter Advocates are considered the voice of the chapters. They also support faculty advisors and offer assistance/encouragement to chapters with special circumstances, such as chapters on probation, petitioning chapters and chapters in danger of going on probation. Chapter Advocate accomplishments for this year include updating the regional meeting host manual and Program for Chapter Activities (PCA) and conducting institutional site visits to expand Beta Alpha Psi. CHAPTER ADVOCATES Janice Klimek — 2nd Year Chapter Advocate, Rocky Mountain and Missouri Valley Regions Mehmet Kocakulah — 2nd Year Chapter Advocate, Midwest Region Pearl Rozenberg — 2nd Year Chapter Advocate, Oceania Region Linda Schain — 1st Year Chapter Advocate, Atlantic Coast Region Veronda Willis — 1st Year Chapter Advocate, Southwest Region
2014–2015 INCOMING CHAPTER ADVOCATES David DeBoskey — Western & Northwest Regions Raymond Elson — Southeast Region
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PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS The Beta Alpha Psi Professional Partners further the mission of Beta Alpha Psi through the commitment of financial and people resources, knowledge and talent. Members of the Beta Alpha Psi Professional Partners financially support BAP through annual member fees, which subsidize the regional and annual meetings each year. Representatives use their personal networks to secure speakers for these meetings, or deliver presentations themselves. Representatives function as judges for competitions and awards. Many Partners also sponsor a competition or award. Professional Partner accomplishments for 2014 include continued commitment to raising their visibility with the student members of BAP; a new partnership with the Concord Coalition to deliver interactive professional development at regional meetings; and improved relevancy of sessions given by Professional Partners at regional meetings. FIRMS/CORPORATIONS BDO USA LLP Becker Professional Review Bisk CPA Chevron Corporation CPAexcel Exam Review Deloitte LLP Ernst & Young LLP Fifth Third Bank Grant Thornton LLP Kaplan CPA Review KPMG LLP McGladrey LLP Moss Adams LLP The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Protiviti Inc. Robert Half International Surgent Kolar CPA Review
NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance American Accounting Association American Institute of CPAs American Woman’s Society of CPAs Association of Government Accountants GMAC The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales The Institute of Internal Auditors
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National Association of Enrolled Agents The Institute of Internal Auditors Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) International Association for Accounting Education & Research (IAAER) NASBA Center for Public Trust
STATE SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS California Society of CPAs Illinois CPA Society Indiana CPA Society Kansas Society of CPAs Kentucky Society of CPAs New York State Society of CPAs Texas Society of CPAs Washington Society of CPAs Wisconsin Institute of CPAs
2014–2015 INCOMING PROFESSIONAL PARTNERS Alabama Society of CPAs Roger CPA Review
BUSINESS INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS OF THE YEAR Sponsored by the IMA, the Business Information Professional of the Year award recognizes individuals who make significant contributions to business information professions. This year’s winners have made substantial contributions in academia, business and government, and professional services.
EDUCATION Dennis Hanno— President, Wheaton College Nominating Chapter — Delta Nu (University of Massachusetts, Amherst)
Dennis Hanno was appointed the eighth president of Wheaton College on in 2014. He most recently served as Babson College provost, senior vice president, and President’s Endowed Professor of Accounting. Previously, he served as the associate dean for Undergraduate Matters in the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and on the faculty of Boston College.
“I’m honored to be recognized with this award by Beta Alpha Psi. From my initial involvement with BAP as an undergrad all the way up to the work I have done with the chapter at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, I have always been proud to be a member and appreciated the many development opportunities the organization provides. In particular, BAP has exerted a strong influence on me through its focus on social responsibility, something that drives many of my own activities and that I have tried to develop in the many students I have worked with during my career in academia. Earning the Business Information Professional of the Year award validates the importance of my work in this area and is a true honor. Thank you!”
Hanno leads Babson’s many initiatives in Africa as the executive director of the Babson-Rwanda Entrepreneurship Center, focusing on creating a more entrepreneurial environment across the continent. He has empowered thousands of youths in four African countries through a unique curriculum he has developed called From Ideas to Action as founder and director of the Babson Entrepreneurial Leadership Academies. A vocal advocate for responsible management education, Hanno serves on the Board of the Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative, a worldwide network dedicated to developing a next generation of responsible leaders. He also plays an active role in the United Nations Principles of Responsible Management Education movement, including contributing to several of its annual forums and publications.
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BUSINESS INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS OF THE YEAR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY Glenn Johnson — President — Horizon Air and Executive Vice President Alaska Air Group Nominating Chapter — Mu Psi (University of Washington Bothell)
Glenn Johnson was appointed president of Horizon Air in June 2010. He also serves as an executive vice president of Alaska Air Group. Johnson joined Alaska Air Group in 1982. In his nearly 30 years with Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines, he has served the company in a wide range of roles, including: Chief financial officer and executive vice president of finance at Alaska Air Group and Alaska Airlines, leading the finance, information technology, corporate real estate, strategic planning and fuel administration organizations Alaska Airlines executive vice president of airport services and maintenance and engineering, leading the airline’s maintenance, ground operations and airport customer service functions Horizon Air senior vice president of customer services, leading station operations at 40 airports in the United States and Canada
“I am honored to receive this award from Beta Alpha Psi,” Glenn Johnson said. “My association with Beta Alpha Psi during my college career at the University of Washington was an important foundational element in my career success over the years.”
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Horizon Air vice president of finance and treasurer. A graduate of the University of Washington, Johnson worked in public accounting, where he achieved his CPA designation, before entering the airline business
BUSINESS INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS OF THE YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Thomas Hilton — Partner & Director— Forensic and Valuation Services Group, Anders Minkler Huber & Helm LLP Nominating Chapter — Zeta Nu (Saint Louis University)
After earning a Masters of Finance from Saint Louis University and a CPA designation, Thomas Hilton began his career at Anders Minkler & Diehl LLP, and now leads the Forensic and Valuation Services Group at the firm. As a practicing professional for nearly 35 years, Hilton also stands as a leader in the profession in his contribution toward building the CPA pipeline. He sits on the Board of Directors of the American Institute of CPAs, where he spends time ensuring the future success of the accounting profession. Hilton also is an adjunct professor of forensic accounting at the John Cook School of Business at Saint Louis University where he stands as the Chair of the Accounting Advisory Board. Outside of the profession, Hilton serves his local community as the current President of the Board of Governors for Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation.
“Judging from the quality of the young people I saw and met at the BAP annual meeting, the future of the accounting profession has never been better.”
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OUTSTANDING DEAN The Outstanding Dean Award recognizes deans for their significant contribution in faculty support and/or financial support to helping achieve the goals and objectives of their university’s Beta Alpha Psi chapter. Without the deans’ support, many Beta Alpha Psi chapters would be underfunded and not able to deliver the types of programs and activities needed to provide an adequate Beta Alpha Psi experience.
Dr. Bob Wood— Provost and Senior Vice President, Babson College Nominating Chapter — Iota Pi (Salisbury University) Dr. Bob Wood was the Dean of Salisbury University’s Franklin P. Perdue School of Business. In July, he assumed the dean’s position at Mitchell College at the University of South Alabama. Before joining Salisbury, Dr. Wood was Associate Dean and Heidtke Professor of Finance at the College of Business at Tennessee Tech University. Professionally, he has published and presented nationally and internationally. Wood holds a B.S. and M.B.A. from Arkansas State University and a Ph.D. (Finance) from Louisiana State University. Prior to entering higher education, Wood worked for Dean Witter Reynolds, The Upjohn Company and Abbott Laboratories. He is a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Beta Gamma Sigma, and Omega Delta Kappa honor societies.
“Dean Wood makes his No. 1 job priority evident to all who meet him: the success of his students,” said Lori Defnet, former chapter president. “He consistently sets himself apart by getting active in the lives of the students in the business school, and especially those students in Iota Pi.”
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LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD The KPMG/Bernard J. Milano Lifetime Service Award was created to honor distinguished and sustained service to the goals and purpose of Beta Alpha Psi. The award will recognize individuals who have shown a lifetime commitment to the advancement of Beta Alpha Psi, through service efforts, financial contributions or advocacy of the organization.
Recipient: Bernard J. Milano
“I recommended the establishment of the award after realizing the full scope of Bernie and KPMG’s notable impact on Beta Alpha Psi,” said Jan Taylor Morris, Beta Alpha Psi outgoing President. “We have been able to offer incomparable value and many benefits to our members due to Bernie’s championing of Beta Alpha Psi through the years.” The title of the award recognizes the continual financial support of KPMG and the KPMG Foundation, as well as Milano’s exceptional commitment in securing said funding and his service to the Beta Alpha Psi Board of Directors, both as President (1999–2000) and as an advisory figure to the Board. “While I am honored and humbled by this award, it is the vision, courage, commitment and generosity of KPMG that has allowed our programs to achieve the results this award celebrates,” Milano said. “Few organizations are willing to stay the course; KPMG has been steadfast in its approach to systemic change in business education.” The KPMG Foundation, created in 1968, has operated on a platform that is defined by the concept of corporate social responsibility. The KPMG Foundation has embraced this concept of giving back and has invested resources to a number of initiatives that have greatly affected business higher education. It is through these ideals that Bernard J. Milano has contributed a lifetime’s worth of value not only to Beta Alpha Psi but also to the accounting profession.
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OUTSTANDING FACULTY ADVISORS One of the most vital elements in the success of a Beta Alpha Psi chapter is the faculty advisor. Through countless hours of commitment, individual faculty advisors make substantial contributions to the professional growth and development of business financial information students. Beta Alpha Psi, through its cooperation with McGladrey LLP, is privileged to recognize outstanding faculty advisors who have demonstrated those rare qualities that place them at the top of all the dedicated faculty advisors. Honorees receive a plaque and a cash award of $5,000 in recognition of their service to Beta Alpha Psi. Marci Butterfield — University of Utah, Epsilon Xi Chapter “It is such a privilege to work with amazing students and I feel very honored to be recognized by Beta Alpha Psi. It is an organization that I truly believe will make a huge difference in the lives of my students.”
Cheryl Westen — Western Illinois University, Zeta Beta Chapter “It is an amazing honor to receive the Outstanding Faculty Advisor award. As a faculty advisor of BAP, it has been an incredibly rewarding experience to work with so many outstanding students as they prepare for their careers in accounting. I am thankful for all of my colleagues who help to advise me in this role.”
Craig White — The University of New Mexico, Theta Xi Chapter “I truly appreciate the students nominating me for this award. It’s been a joy to work with the Anderson School Beta Alpha Psi members over the years. It’s been one of my favorite parts of my career in academia.”
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REGIONAL MEETINGS Regional meetings focus on 1) promoting inter-chapter activities; 2) encouraging student interest in emerging business issues; 3) providing students the opportunity to develop communication skills, both written and oral; 4) providing members with the opportunity to exchange ideas concerning chapter operations and activities in both formal and informal settings; 5) providing the opportunity for general-leadership training for officers and members; and 6) fostering innovative and unique activities to promote and share best practices.
HIGHLIGHTS More than 2,000 attendees total 224 chapters represented Collaboration Exercise — The Search for the Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine Opening keynote sessions delivered by various high-ranking executives from companies such as the IMA, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and Intel Corporation
MORE THAN
2,000
ATTENDEES TOTAL
224
CHAPTERS REPRESENTED
9 MEETING
LOCATIONS Beta Alpha Psi members pose for a picture between sessions.
Students at the Atlantic Coast Regional meeting participate in an activity to gauge personality types.
Anaheim, CA Orlando, FL San Antonio, TX Hartford, CT Salt Lake City, UT Indianapolis, IN Omaha, NE Portland, OR Auckland, New Zealand
Beta Alpha Psi members pose for a picture between sessions.
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REGIONAL MEETING BEST PRACTICES Sponsored by Deloitte, the Best Practices competitions give members a chance to present their expertise in a topic of their choice. The Best Practices topics for 2014 included: enhancing a soft skill through an innovative program (innovation category); inspiring high school or community college students to pursue a career in accounting, finance or information systems (inspiration category); and developing a program to improve business writing skills of BAP members and candidates (imagination category).
LEADERSHIP REGION Western Southeast Southwest Atlantic Coast Midwest Missouri Valley Rocky Mountain Northwest
UNIVERSITY San Diego State University University of North Carolina at Charlotte New Mexico State University James Madison University Kent State University Missouri State University Brigham Young University Western Washington University
CHAPTER NAME Beta Eta Eta Alpha
UNIVERSITY University of San Diego The University of Tampa University of Louisiana at Lafayette Old Dominion University Western Illinois University University of Nebraska-Lincoln University of Northern Colorado Pacific Lutheran University
CHAPTER NAME Zeta Kappa Lambda Beta Kappa Zeta Zeta Pi Iota Lambda Delta Omicron Theta Psi Delta Rho
UNIVERSITY San Diego State University University of Central Florida University of Texas at El Paso Pace University* Towson University* Youngstown State University Southeast Missouri State University University of Central Missouri* University of Denver University of Washington* Seattle University*
CHAPTER NAME Beta Eta Epsilon Gamma Theta Beta Iota Lamda Iota Zeta Kappa Xi Mu XI Iota Mu Alpha Zeta Delta Delta Eta
Delta Lambda Eta Delta Beta Psi Theta Pi Gamma Alpha Theta Phi
STRATEGIC PLANNING REGION Western Southeast Southwest Atlantic Coast Midwest Missouri Valley Rocky Mountain Northwest
COLLABORATION REGION Western Southeast Southwest Atlantic Coast Atlantic Coast Midwest Missouri Valley Missouri Valley Rocky Mountain Northwest Northwest
*Teams who collaborated together on presentations
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2014 ANNUAL MEETING ATLANTA, GA, AUG. 7–9 HIGHLIGHTS More than 1,200 attendees representing 230 chapters Participation in BAP International Day of Literacy 27 chapters competed in Best Practices competitions
72 members participated in Project Run With It 90 chapters participated in chapter operations presentations 700+ attendees, Atlanta Braves baseball game
MORE THAN
1,200
ATTENDEES
230 CHAPTERS
REPRESENTED
27 COMPETED IN BEST PRACTICES COMPETITIONS
72 PARTICIPATED
IN PROJECT RUN WITH IT
90
Students at the annual meeting..
PARTICIPATED IN CHAPTER OPERATIONS
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BAP INTERNATIONAL DAY OF LITERACY During the 2014 annual meeting in Atlanta, BAP partnered with KPMG LLP, KPMG Foundation, First book and the United Way of Greater Atlanta for BAP International Day of Literacy. Volunteers visited eight elementary schools and one Junior Achievement center in Atlanta to distribute books and engage in activities focused around early literacy. The program introduced More than 4,000 students to the exciting world of reading. Also, as a part of BAP International Day of Literacy volunteers donated school supplies.
KEY METRICS
SCHOOL SUPPLIES DONATED
960 volunteers
250 glue sticks
4,409 books donated
300 notebooks
200 backpacks donated by 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy
450 pencils
2,642 school supply items donated by BAP Annual Meeting attendees
50 miscellaneous other items
25 scissors
2,000 bottles of water donated by Coca-Cola
960 VOLUNTEERS 4,409
BOOKS DELIVERED
200 BACKPACKS
DONATED BY ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL
700
BAP International Day of Literacy
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TICKETS PURCHASED FOR BRAVES BASEBALL GAME
ANNUAL MEETING BEST PRACTICES Each category winner from the eight regional meetings competed at the annual meeting against other regional winners — 27 chapters competed. The annual meeting Best Practices competition is sponsored by Deloitte.
LEADERSHIP 1st Place
New Mexico State University
Delta Lambda Chapter
2nd Place
San Diego State University
Beta Eta Chapter
3rd Place
Missouri State University
Theta Pi Chapter
COLLABORATION 1st Place
University of Denver
Alpha Zeta Chapter
2nd Place
University of Washington and Seattle University
Delta and Delta Eta Chapter
3rd Place
Pace University and Towson University
Iota Lambda and Iota Zeta Chapter
STRATEGIC PLANNING 1st Place
University of Tampa
Lambda Beta Chapter
2nd Place
Old Dominion University
Zeta Pi Chapter
3rd Place
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Delta Omicron Chapter
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PROJECT RUN WITH IT Sponsored by Moss Adams LLP, Project Run With It (PRWI) involves up to 72 BAP chapter members working together during the annual meeting to develop solutions to real life business problems of actual not-for-profit (NFP) agencies. The students work in 18 teams of four and have about one day to develop a formal presentation showcasing their solution to the business issues presented by the NFPs in their “request for proposal” for consulting services. Before the meeting, the NFP agencies provide background information and during the meeting are available to answer the participating students’ questions.
NOT-FOR-PROFIT
WINNER
Jewish Family & Career Services
A6
CaringWorks Inc.
B2
Georgia Center for Nonprofits
C3
Team A6
Team C3
Team B2
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PROJECT RUN WITH IT 2014 PARTICIPANTS TEAM A1
UNIVERSITY
Fordham University University of Texas at Tyler University of Technology Sydney, Australia The University of Alabama
David Lasco Lisa Ward Emily Wai Nick Bresnahan
TEAM A2
Hofstra University Cleveland State University Victoria University of Wellington University of South Florida St. Petersburg
Matthew Barry Caitlyn Saxton Harriette Moore John Pezzatti
TEAM A3
Marissa Trudo Ryan Milliron Amanda Gwaltney Tyler Peschka
TEAM A6 Alexandria Beehler-Evans Jessica Hadley Francis Bennett Vidhee Patel
UNIVERSITY SUNY at Buffalo Bradley University University of Waikato Louisiana Tech University
Jeremy Bartula Amy Zimmermann Mandeep Singh Chaoran Zhang
TEAM A5
UNIVERSITY Virginia Commonwealth University Western Illinois University The University of Auckland Business School Valdosta State University
Maria Martinez Jennifer Symmonds Syavie Ghamry Tully Lineberger
TEAM A4
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY Old Dominion University Grand Valley State University Fort Lewis College University of Texas at Arlington
UNIVERSITY Ohio Northern University Brigham Young University Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Marshall University
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PROJECT RUN WITH IT 2014 PARTICIPANTS TEAM B1
UNIVERSITY
Elon University Loyola University Maryland Xavier University Stephen F. Austin State University
Caleb Newcomb George Hylind Matthew Hill Megan Neal
TEAM B2
Bentley University University of Central Missouri Mississippi State University Texas State University
Doug Schmid Hunter Hoyer Alexander Willoughby Franz Hutter
TEAM B3
Jason Burkett Ryan Schlegel Nicholaus Townsend-Falck Sara Winston
TEAM B6 Frank Califano Margaret Hansen Kelsey Garrow Matthew Aguilar
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UNIVERSITY Pace University Western Washington University University of Central Arkansas The University of Tampa
Lingzhi Dai Katherine Bareman James Carney Brian Gehres
TEAM B5
UNIVERSITY University of Colorado Denver University of North Dakota University of South Carolina University of Texas at El Paso
Josh Jarecke Brandon Myhre Jennifer Kingsmore Sergio Robles
TEAM B4
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY Lamar University Salisbury University Pacific Lutheran University University of South Florida
UNIVERSITY St. John’s University-Staten Island Campus Seattle University Sam Houston State University Clemson University
PROJECT RUN WITH IT 2014 PARTICIPANTS TEAM C1
UNIVERSITY
Suffolk University Middle Tennessee State University Gonzaga University University of Southern California
Nicholas Bonasoro Vivek Parekh Saxon Johnson Susan Xing
TEAM C2
SUNY Oswego Washington State University - Vancouver North Carolina A&T State University California State University-Fullerton
Rose Ward Julie Parsons Omozokpia Olumese Kurt Osterkamp
TEAM C3
Shailee Kumar Anna Clyburn Michael Enger Kaniala Gomes
TEAM C6 Zachary Johnson Katie Zoellner Laurence Baudert Stevie Post
UNIVERSITY Ohio University University of Idaho Western Kentucky University San Francisco State University
Corey Porter Catie Maas Jenna Lehkamp Antonio Jarek Fernandes
TEAM C5
UNIVERSITY San Diego State University Ithaca College Boise State University University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Shannon Biggs Tyler Ashe Sabrina McEnaney Amiee Moser
TEAM C4
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY University of Notre Dame University of Washington Samford University University of Hawaii-Manoa
UNIVERSITY The University of Memphis Northern Illinois University The University of Sydney-Australia California State University-Northridge
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ETHICS AWARD Sponsored by Grant Thornton LLP, the purpose of this award is to help encourage ethical behavior throughout the accounting, finance and information technology professions. The business world has experienced the ethical failures of many individuals and organizations in the accounting and finance profession over the past decade. These actions have had detrimental and lasting effects on the economy and individual investors and have damaged the reputation of information professions. It is a core value of Beta Alpha Psi to encourage ethical behavior. One way to encourage this behavior is to examine difficult situations demanding ethical responses and by recognizing the resulting exemplary ethical behavior by individuals and/or organizations in the professions, government, business, academia and not-for-profits. Chapters submit an abstract for a planned project that encourages ethical behavior and a summary with outcomes and an overall assessment after the project is completed.
WINNERS University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Delta Nu Chapter
Washington State University, Vancouver
Nu Theta Chapter
Seattle University
Delta Eta Chapter
Portland State University
Epsilon Alpha Chapter
Ethics Award winners
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GOLD CHALLENGE BAP recognizes that many chapters often go above and beyond what is required to become a Superior Chapter. In an effort to reward these chapters, the KPMG and the KPMG Foundation work with BAP to sponsor the KPMG Gold Challenge, a competition that provides an annual $2,500 award to several top chapters. Eligible chapters are required to submit a 7-minute video presentation which explains and/or demonstrates why their chapter deserves the KPMG Gold Challenge award.
WINNERS Florida International University
Eta Iota Chapter
University of Central Florida
Epsilon Gamma Chapter
Bradley University
Zeta Lambda Chapter
University of South Florida
Delta Gamma Chapter
Seattle University
Delta Eta Chapter
San Diego State University
Beta Eta Chapter
Valdosta State University
Mu Zeta Chapter
Hofstra University
Delta Pi Chapter
Texas State University
Kappa Eta Chapter
Western Illinois University
Zeta Beta Chapter
University at Buffalo
Zeta Theta Chapter
University of Utah
Epsilon Xi Chapter
The University of Alabama
Alpha Beta Chapter
University of Washington
Delta Chapter
University of Arkansas
Alpha Iota Chapter
Gold Challenge Winners
The Gold chapter status is the highest award level a chapter can receive. Only a limited number of chapters can be awarded the Gold chapter status within one academic year. The award is given to chapters that continually demonstrate and exemplify the highest values of Beta Alpha Psi: leadership, scholastic success, lifelong learning and development, service, and ethical behavior.
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SUPERIOR AND DISTINGUISHED CHAPTERS To qualify as superior or distinguished, each chapter must report a designated amount of Reaching Out Activities and each chapter member/candidate must have a certain number of professional and service hours, as set forth in the Program for Chapter Activities. Each Superior Chapter receives a monetary award of $275 from KPMG LLP and the KPMG Foundation.
SUPERIOR WINNERS Appalachian State University
Georgia State University
San Jose State University
Auburn University
Gonzaga University
Ball State University
Idaho State University
Southeast Missouri State University
Bentley University
Ithaca College
Boise State University
James Madison University
Bowling Green State University
Kent State University
Brigham Young University
Long Island University-Post
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Louisiana State University
California State University-East Bay
Loyola University Maryland
California State University-Fresno
Marquette University
California State University-Fullerton California State University-Los Angeles California State University-Northridge California State University-Sacramento Case Western Reserve University Central Washington University Coastal Carolina University Colorado State University Creighton University CUNY-Baruch College Eastern Illinois University Eastern Michigan University Elon University Florida Atlantic University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida State University Fordham University Fort Lewis College Georgia Southern University
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Louisiana Tech University Manhattan College Marshall University Middle Tennessee State University
Southeastern Louisiana University St. John’s University St. John’s University - Staten Island Campus Stephen F. Austin State University Stonehill College Suffolk University SUNY Oswego Syracuse University Tennessee Tech University The Ohio State University
Missouri State University
The University of Memphis
Murray State University
The University of New Mexico
North Carolina A&T State University
The University of Southern Mississippi
Northern Arizona University
The University of Sydney - Australia
Northern Illinois University Oakland University Ohio Northern University Ohio University Oklahoma State University Old Dominion University Oregon State University Pace University
The University of Tampa Towson University Truman State University University of Akron University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Central Arkansas University of Central Missouri
Portland State University
University of Connecticut
Saint Louis University
University of Dayton
Salisbury University
University of Denver
Sam Houston State University
University of Hawaii-Manoa
Samford University
University of Houston - Clear Lake
San Francisco State University
DISTINGUISHED WINNERS
SUPERIOR WINNERS CONTINUED University of Idaho
University of Texas at El Paso
Arizona State University
University of Iowa
University of Texas at Tyler
Belmont University
University of Kentucky
University of Washington Bothell
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
California State University-San Bernardino
University of Louisiana at Monroe
University of Wyoming
Cleveland State University
Utah State University
University of Louisville
Eastern Washington University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Grand Valley State University
University of Massachusetts - Amherst University of Miami University of Michigan-Dearborn
Virginia Tech Washington State University
Clemson University
Iowa State University Kennesaw State University Lamar University
University of Mississippi
Washington State University - Vancouver
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Weber State University
University of Missouri-Kansas City
New Mexico State University
West Chester University
New York University
Western Kentucky University
North Carolina State University
Western Michigan University
Pittsburg State University
Western Washington University
Quinnipiac University
Wichita State University
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
University of Montana University of Nebraska-Lincoln University of Nebraska at Omaha University of Nevada-Las Vegas University of Nevada-Reno University of New Orleans University of North Carolina at Charlotte University of North Carolina at Greensboro University of Northern Colorado University of Oregon University of Pittsburgh University of San Diego University of South Alabama University of South Carolina University of South Dakota University of South Florida St. Petersburg University of Southern California University of Southern Indiana University of Tennessee at Knoxville University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Winston-Salem State University Wright State University Youngstown State University
Montana State University-Bozeman
The University of Auckland Business School University at Albany University of Arizona University of Colorado Denver University of Georgia University of North Georgia University of North Texas University of Notre Dame University of Toledo University of Wisconsin - Madison University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Wayne State University
MOST IMPROVED CHAPTER WINNER University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (Eta Kappa Chapter)
University of Texas at Arlington
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INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP AWARDS An inclusive work environment that values and leverages the unique differences of a diverse team is critical for the future success of the global business community. More than 90 percent (90%) of the Fortune 500 companies have active diversity initiatives in place and most include diversity as part of its business strategy. Ernst & Young leadership fully understands the importance of an inclusive environment that values the contributions of its entire people. The firm believes that a key element of effective teaming is the diversity of thought generated from team members from different backgrounds and perspectives. Highly effective leaders are those who are experienced at leading diverse teams. Ernst & Young also believes that it is important for future leaders of the business community to have a great appreciation and understanding of how to successfully team in a diverse and inclusive environment. Accordingly, EY has created the Ernst & Young LLP Inclusive Leadership Award. Chapters submit an abstract on what diversity means to the chapter and its importance in the professional world. Chapters must also include a plan to make an impact at the chapter level and strategies that could be employed by the school of business to impact their overall diversity.
WINNERS 1st place
University of Missouri - St. Louis
Gamma Psi
2nd place
Western Washington University
Theta Phi
3rd place
University at Buffalo
Zeta Theta
3rd place
The University of Memphis
Gamma Chi
3rd place
Wright State University
Eta Psi
Inclusive Leadership Award winners with EY representative Paige Sacks
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VITA AWARDS The VITA Program offers free tax help to people who make $50,000 or less and need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation to qualified individuals in local communities. They can inform taxpayers about special tax credits for which they may qualify such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled. Members of Beta Alpha Psi proudly contribute their time by volunteering for VITA. Below are the results from our VITA Competition for 2014.
SUPERIOR AWARD (OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN ALL 3 CATEGORIES) University at Buffalo
Zeta Theta Chapter
VOLUNTEER HOURS (TOP THREE CHAPTERS WITH THE MOST VOLUNTEER HOURS) San Francisco State University University of Massachusetts, Amherst University at Buffalo
Beta Chi Chapter Delta Nu Chapter Zeta Theta Chapter
VOLUNTEER HOURS AT DIFFERENT LOCATION (TOP THREE CHAPTERS WITH THE MOST VOLUNTEERS WITH AT LEAST 25 HOURS)
University of Washington, Bothell Portland State University University of Montana
Mu Psi Chapter Epsilon Alpha Chapter Delta Kappa Chapter
RETURN PREPARATION (CHAPTERS WHO PREPARED MORE THAN 500 RETURNS) Utah State University University of Massachusetts, Amherst San Francisco State University University of Connecticut University at Buffalo Gonzaga University
Delta Omega Chapter Delta Nu Chapter Beta Chi Chapter Epsilon Lambda Chapter Zeta Theta Chapter Iota Delta Chapter
INNOVATIVE AWARD (CHAPTERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE VIRTUAL VITA PROGRAM) Northern Michigan University University at Buffalo Utah State University
Lambda Iota Chapter Zeta Theta Chapter Delta Omega Chapter
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MEDAL OF INSPIRATION AWARD Sponsored by the AICPA, the Medal of Inspiration is bestowed upon a student who has experienced extreme hardships in his or her life and who has demonstrated an unusually high level of success despite that adversity. The award includes a $5,000 cash stipend. Winner: A. Lucien Butler, Utah State University From a very young age, Butler was prevented from receiving an education and was required to work at home. His situation was not discovered until he was 14, at which point a court order was issued that finally allowed him to attend school. Once in school, Butler was substantially behind his peers and struggled to grasp academic concepts. However, through hard work with his teachers and taking extra classes, he was able to overcome these challenges. Eventually at 16, he left the unfortunate and difficult situation at home. He began living with the Butler family, who had volunteered to take him in until he finished high school, and ultimately adopted him. After graduating high school, Butler joined the National Guard and went on combat missions in Afghanistan. For his service, he was awarded the Honor of the Purple Heart, an award that commemorates the sacrifices of America’s servicemen and servicewomen who were wounded in battle. After completing his National Guard service, Butler acquired an accounting degree at Utah State University. While at USU, he worked with Grant Thornton on a tax internship and performed volunteer work in his Beta Alpha Psi chapter and in the community, all the while excelling in the classroom. Butler is a Master of Accounting candidate at Utah State University where he holds a 3.9 GPA. He also is the incoming vice president for the USU Delta Omega Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi.
Medal of Inspiration Award winner: Lucien Butler
“One of the great things school did for me was it opened my eyes to what the world was like. I started to understand that the only way I was going to make something of myself would be through education.” Lucien Butler, Utah State University
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EXPANSION Beta Alpha Psi has a long-standing history of providing development, leadership and service opportunities to its members, which total more than 300,000 since its inception in 1919. Like so many organizations in today’s globally based world, a strategic decision was made to expand our organizational borders beyond the United States and become an international organization with the ultimate goal of providing the same opportunities noted above to students across the globe. The organization has accomplished a great deal in a short time.
HIGHLIGHTS New chapter installations: 3
New Petitions: 6
West Chester University — Nu Zeta Chapter
Active chapters: 298
Washington State University Vancouver — Nu Theta Chapter
Active members: 17,000+
University of Waikato — The Waikato Chapter
17,000+
ACTIVE MEMBERS
298
ACTIVE CHAPTERS
6
NEW PETITIONING CHAPTERS
3
NEW CHAPTER INSTALLATIONS West Chester University — Nu Zeta Chapter Washington State University Vancouver — Nu Theta Chapter University of Waikato — The Waikato Chapter
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS To the Board of Directors Beta Alpha Psi We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Beta Alpha Psi, which comprise the statements of financial position as of April 30, 2014 and 2013, and the related statements of activities and Cash flows for the years then ended, and the related-notes-to the-financial-statements.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditors Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Beta Alpha Psi as of April 30, 2014 and 2013, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Cohn Reznick LLP Roseland, New Jersey July 8, 2014
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STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION YEARS ENDED
APRIL 30, 2014
APRIL 30, 2013
$1,923,292
$1,638,399
145,000
186,000
Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Investments Accounts receivable
93,177
63,210
Prepaid expenses and other assets
61,369
19,866
$2,222,838
$1,907,475
94,000
145,000
189,715
231,963
$2,506,553
$2,284,438
$161,964
$93,286
Total current assets Long-term assets Investments Website development, net of accumulated amortization $65,153 and $170,595 TOTALS Liabilities Accounts payable Unearned revenue Total liabilities
41,510
43,910
$203,474
$137,196
2,218,049
2,053,736
85,030
93,506
$2,303,079
$2,147,242
$2,506,553
$2,284,438
Net assets Unrestricted Temporarily restricted Total net assets TOTALS See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES CHANGES IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS
APRIL 30, 2014
APRIL 30, 2013
$724,180
$645,040
195,000
184,000
Revenue and support Membership fees Associates program contributions Chapter maintenance fees
85,500
83,400
Annual student convention
305,648
253,663
7,000
9,000
166,690
145,620
3,437
5,131
60,400
64,480
215,002
204,192
3,260
5,501
$1,766,117
$1,600,027
Charter and petition fees Regional meetings Interest income Contributed services Net assets released from restrictions Miscellaneous Total unrestricted revenue and support Expenses Program expenses
$477,118
$345,425
Community service day
Annual student convention
32,771
50,000
Board of Directors meetings
38,089
28,245
Chapter installations and visitations Banners and gavels Regional meetings
712
6,839
3,225
4,274
259,735
278,957
Superior Chapter Award Program
40,700
37,125
Best practice awards
29,625
29,750
Diversity awards
13,250
11,500
Faculty advisor awards
25,000
25,000
Gold Challenge awards
30,000
22,500
Project Run With It awards
12,000
12,000
BIPOY awards
6,000
6,000
Ethics awards
19,000
15,000
Miscellaneous
5,859
5,039
993,084
877,654
608,720
559,561
1,601,804
1,437,215
$164,313
$162,812
Contributions
206,526
216,675
Net assets released from restrictions
(215,002)
(204,192)
(8,476)
12,483
Total program expenses General and administrative Total expenses Change in unrestricted net assets Change in temporarily restricted net assets
Change in temporarily restricted net assets Change in net assets Net assets, beginning of year Net assets, end of year See Notes to Financial Statements. 32
155,837
175,295
2,147,242
1,971,947
$2,303,079
$2,147,242
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS APRIL 30, 2014
APRIL 30, 2013
$155,837
$175,295
64,950
1,744
Accounts receivable
(29,967)
(12,130)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Operating Activities Change in net assets Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Amortization Changes in operating assets and liabilities (41,503)
3,678
Accounts payable
68,678
(206,189)
Unearned revenue
(2,400)
6,540
$215,595
($31,062)
(22,702)
(131,949)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Investing activities Capital expenditures Proceeds from maturation of investments
186,000
237,000
Purchase of investments
(94,000)
(145,000)
69,298
(39,949)
Net cash used in investing activities Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
284,893
(71,011)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
1,638,399
1,709,410
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
$1,923,292
$1,638,399
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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NOTE 1 — PURPOSE AND SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES Purpose Beta Alpha Psi (the “Organization”) is a nonprofit international honor and service organization for accounting, finance and information systems students at AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) or EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) accredited universities. The Organization provides opportunities for development of technical and professional skills to complement university education; participation in community service; and interaction among students, faculty and professionals. The Organization’s objectives are accomplished through the activities of its chapters. Financial resources to promote these activities are provided by the chapters and various public and private firms. Accounting method The accompanying financial statements are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates. Cash and cash equivalents The Organization considers instruments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. As of April 30, 2014 and 2013, the Organization’s cash equivalents consisted primarily of money market funds. Investments Short and long-term investments· at April 30, 2014 and 2013, consist of certificates of deposit with varying maturity lengths. Certificates of deposit with maturities of greater than ninety days, but less than one year are considered short-term. Certificates of deposit with maturities greater than one year from the current fiscal year end are considered held long-term. Concentrations of credit risk Financial instruments which potentially subject the Organization to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents and certificates of deposit. The Organization maintains its cash and cash equivalents and certificates of deposit in account balances, which may at times exceed the insured amount under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”). As of April 30, 2014 and 2013, the Organization’s cash balance exceeded the current insured amount under FDIC and SIPC by $1,029,962 and $874,156, respectively. Accounts and other receivables Credit risk with respect to accounts and other receivables is limited because the Organization deals with a large number of members in a wide geographic area. The Organization closely monitors the extension of credit to its members. On a periodic basis, the Organization evaluates its accounts and other receivables and establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts, based on a history of past write-offs and collections and current credit considerations. As of April 30, 2014 and 2013, the Organization has no significant concentrations of credit risk and there is no allowance for doubtful accounts established as management believes that all amounts are collectible.
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NOTE 1 — PURPOSE AND SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES Website development costs All costs incurred in planning the development of a website are expensed as incurred. Costs, other than general and administrative and overhead costs, incurred in the website application and infrastructure development stage, which involve acquiring or developing hardware and software to operate the website, are capitalized. Fees paid to an Internet service provider for hosting a website on its server(s) connected to the Internet are expensed over the estimated period of benefit. Other costs incurred during the operating stage, such as training, administration and maintenance costs, are expensed as incurred. Costs incurred during the operating stage for upgrades and enhancements of a website are capitalized if it is probable that they will result in added functionality. Capitalized website development costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life. The unamortized costs remaining as of April 30, 2014 and 2013, represent outsourced costs associated with new site development and enhancements. Net assets The Organization’s financial resources have been combined into two net asset classes (unrestricted and temporarily restricted) based upon stipulations imposed by donors. Unrestricted net assets include expendable resources over which the Organization’s Board of Directors has discretionary control and are used to carry out the Organization’s operations in accordance with its by-laws. Temporarily restricted net assets include resources expendable only for those purposes specified by a donor or grantor. The restrictions are satisfied by specific expenditures of the Organization. Contributed services The Organization recognizes contribution revenue for certain contributed services received at the fair value of those services. Those services include facilities and organizational support valued at $20,400 and $24,480 for the years ended April 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, furnished by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”). See Note 5 for additional services provided by the AICPA. In addition, a significant amount of time, for which no value has been assigned as it does not meet the criteria for recognition, was volunteered by professionals, professors and students to the activities of the Organization. Revenue recognition Revenue from membership, chapter maintenance, charter and petition fees is recorded in the period the fees are due. Contributions are recognized in the period received. Revenue received from the annual student convention, regional meetings and other conferences is recognized in the period in which the event occurs. Income taxes The Organization is a not-for-profit agency exempt from Federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and has been classified as a charitable organization that qualifies for the maximum charitable contribution deduction by donors. The Organization has no unrecognized tax benefits at April 30, 2014 and 2013. The Organization’s Federal income tax returns prior to fiscal year ended April 30, 2011, are closed and management continually evaluates expiring statutes of limitations, audits, proposed settlements, changes in tax law and new authoritative rulings. As of April 30, 2014 and 2013, the Organization did not incur any interest and penalties associated with tax matters. Reclassifications Certain accounts in the 2013 financial statements have been reclassified to conform with the current year’s presentation. Subsequent events The Organization has evaluated subsequent events through July 8, 2014, the date which the financial statements were available to be issued. No subsequent events requiring disclosure were noted by management. 2014 BETA ALPHA PSI ANNUAL REPORT | LEADING AT THE CROSSROADS
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NOTE 2 — INVESTMENTS INVESTMENTS
APRIL 30, 2013
APRIL 30, 2012
$145,000
$186,000
$94,000
145,000
$239,000
$331,000
Investments consist of the following Certificates of deposit — short-term Certificates of deposit — long-term TOTALS
The certificates of deposit are valued at cost, plus accrued interest. Investment income consists of interest income of $3,437 and $5,131 in 2013 and 2012, respectively.
NOTE 3 — TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Temporarily restricted net assets were released from restrictions in fiscal 2014 and 2013 in fulfillment of the following purposes:
Best practice awards
2014
2013
$29,625
$29,750
Faculty advisor awards
25,000
25,000
Community service day
22,771
40,000
Superior chapter awards program
40,700
37,125
Diversity awards
13,250
11,500
Project Run With It awards and program expenses
28,656
17,317
Gold Challenge awards
30,000
22,500
Ethics awards
19,000
15,000
BIPOY awards
6,000
6,000
$215,002
$204,192
TOTALS
All temporarily restricted net assets are restricted for use for specific program activities in future periods. Temporarily restricted net assets as of the end of the fiscal year consist of funds restricted for the following purposes:
Best practice awards Faculty advisor awards Superior chapter awards program
2014
2013
$ 9,375
$11,850
13,800
38,800
2,150
Inclusive leadership awards Project Run With It
33,975
Community service day
25,730
BIPOY awards TOTALS
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2,150 8,750 25,956 6,000
$85,030
$93,506
NOTE 4 — WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT Investment in website development, at cost, consists of the following at April 30, 2013 and 2012:
Website development Less accumulated amortization TOTALS
2014
2013
ESTIMATED USEFUL LIVES
$254,868
$402,558
3 Years
65,153
170,595
$189,715
$231,963
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Amortization expense was $64,950 and $1,744 for the years ended April 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The website and reporting intranet were placed in service in April 2013 and August 2013, respectively. The estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the years subsequent to April 30, 2014 is as follows: YEAR ENDING APRIL 30
AMOUNT
2015
$85,020
2016
84,625
2017
20,070
TOTAL
$189,715
NOTE 5 — RELATED PARTY General and administrative expenses include charges from the AICPA for payroll, benefits and out of pocket expenses, which amounted to $388,809 and $394,605 for the years ended April 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. For the year ended April 30, 2014, the Organization had a receivable of $1,517 from the AICPA for payments made exceeding actual expenses charged. This amount was included in accounts and other receivables. For the year ended April 30, 2013, the Organization owed $17,630, to the AICPA for actual expenses charged exceeding payments made. This amount was included in accounts payable.
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