Students on the Case

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Students on the Case

• Indiana University Chapter
• Jason Bell
• Beth Johnston

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Innovation - Case Competitions

• Overview of three cases
• Exemplify Beta Alpha Psi goals
• Adaptability to other chapters

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Deloitte Touche

• Competition held annually
• Ideal for members headed for public accounting
• Focuses on FASB statements and issues

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Bear Stearns
Is that your best and final offer?
Kick off!
Valuation
Press Releases
Negotiations
Presentation
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John Deere

• Strategic assessment for European launch
• 24 hours
• Interview Deere representatives
• Evaluate five alternatives for expansion
• Formulate strategy and presentation

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BA? Mission

• Promoting the study and practice of accounting,
  finance and information systems providing
  opportunities for self-development, service and
  association among members and practicing
  professionals

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Beyond the Classroom

• Integrative applications of coursework
• Increasing total business knowledge
• New CPA Exam Section - Business Environment

Promoting the study and practice of accounting,
finance and information systems providing
opportunities for self-development, service and
association among members and practicing
professionals
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Professionalism

• Self development
• Compete with motivated students
• Essential skills
• Teamwork
• Communication

Promoting the study and practice of accounting,
finance and information systems providing
opportunities for self-development, service and
association among members and practicing
professionals
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Networking

• Extended interview
• Members
• Recruiters
• BA? goal - associating with professionals

Promoting the study and practice of accounting,
finance and information systems providing
opportunities for self-development, service and
association among members and practicing
professionals
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Adaptability

• Host a case competition at your chapter

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Easy to Implement

• Cases ready to use
• HBS
• AICPA
• Issues in Accounting Education
• Academic resources
• Interest in competitive environment

inventory in financial statements
1st Place John Deere Beta Alpha Psi Case
Competition- Finished first in team competition
that focused on setting business expansion
strategy
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Competitions Fit Every Size

• Involve local CPAs and BA? alumni
• Include non-members to increase size
• Increased competition, higher quality
• Motivate others to join chapter
• Promote chapter around the university

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Start Your Own Case

• Meet BA? needs
• Easy to implement
• We are here to help!

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Questions?

• Indiana University Chapter
• Jason Bell
• Beth Johnston