ARTICLE I – PREAMBLE

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Section 1 - The purposes of The Accounting Association shall be to:

• recognize outstanding academic achievements in the field of accounting, finance, and information systems;

• promote the study and practice of professional fields related to these disciplines;

• provide opportunities for self-development and association among members and practicing financial professionals;

• encourage a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibilities.

Section 2 –Non-discrimination, Open Membership, and Hazing

A. Beta Alpha Psi  never discriminate by race, religion, natural origin, ethnicity, color, age, gender, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, and/or disability

B. Beta Alpha Psi membership and leadership must be open to all currently enrolled students at CSUSB, except that a social fraternity or sorority may impose a gender limitation as permitted by Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 41500.

C. Neither Beta Alpha Psi nor its members shall conspire to engage in hazing, participate in hazing, or commit any act that injures, degrades, or disgraces or tend to injure, degrade or disgrace any fellow student or person attending the institution.

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ARTICLE II – NAME & INSIGNIA

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The official name of the organization is the CSUSB Accounting Association

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ARTICLE III - MEMBERS

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Section 1 – Categories of Membership

A. Membership shall consist of two categories, current students and alumnus

Alumni – are student members who are no longer concentrating in accounting, finance, or information systems or no longer associated with a collegiate institution

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Section 2 – Membership Requirements

A. Be an accounting or finance concentration major as a student at CSUSB.

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Section 3 –Suspension

A. Suspension may result from rude misbehavior or disorderly conduct, also for failing to meet the requirements for officer positions, or for any other reason important to the conscience of the organization.

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ARTICLE IV – ORGANIZATION/ OFFICERS

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Section 1- List of Officers

President, VP of Operations, VP of Membership, VP Treasurer, VP of Publicity, & Faculty Advisors.

Section 2 – Duties of Officers

The president at meetings of the chapter and of the executive committee; appoints such committees as the constitution or bylaws, or vote of the chapter shall provide; determines that all reporting responsibilities and other duties of the vice president of Operations, VP of Publicity, VP of Membership, & VP Treasurer are performed in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws; and seek to promote the welfare of the Accounting Association and local Beta Alpha Psi Chapter. Work closely with Beta Alpha Psi President, faculty advisors, and both organization. Meet and greet visiting guest speakers, practitioners, and representatives. Obtain parking passes for each quarters guest speakers. Meet with the Accounting Board once every quarter. Organize announcement for weekly meetings.

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The vice president of Operations assists the President in the performance of prescribed duties and acts in the President’s place in the event of absence or incapacity. In the event the office of the President is vacant, the vice president of Operations shall assume the duties and responsibilities of the President. The vice president of operations helps organize all events on and off-campus. Is responsible for reserving meeting rooms and coordinating with local business professionals for “Meet the Firms”, and is responsible for maintaining records of tutoring hours performed by student members.

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The vice president of membership is responsible for maintaining membership records and submitting them to the Accounting Association adviser and president. They are to require, collect and review all membership applications, responsible for collecting submitting members’ community service hours. VP of Membership are responsible for scheduling recruiting tables each quarter, and list for speaking to accounting and finance classes.

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The Vice President of Publicity is responsible for the quarterly newsletter. As well as in charge of collecting fees from review courses and other companies who choose to advertise in organizations newsletter. Advertise weekly meeting through posters/flyers on the LCD screen on the first floor of Jack Brown.