1. To provide exposure to the field of accounting and the industry and create future business contacts for accounting students
2. Provide a forum for networking and communication between students, faculty, and business professionals
3. Acquire invaluable experience in leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills
4. Acquire information about the accounting profession including certificates, degrees, career opportunities, etc.
5. Gain exposure to accounting organizations at 4-year universities and participate in events
6. Meet new friends and have fun!

 Why Join the Society of Accountants?

Officer Positions:

Improve your communication and interpersonal skills by becoming an officer.

Learn how to become a leader.

Experience team work and make new friends.

—- Many Positions Are Available —

Learn about  the accounting industry:

Know what accounting firms look for when hiring their personnel.

Learn about the many different positions available to accountants and business students within the industry.

Networking:

Network with other students who share the same interest as you. 

Make contacts with professionals in organizations that interest you.

Get help from your peers and from faculty

Activities:

Join us for fabulous speaker events including, CPA Professionals, Accounting Recruiters, University Professors, CEO’s, controllers, investment experts and much more…

University Tours:

USC, Cal State Fullerton, Cal Poly University, Cal State LA are some of the campuses we tour. Lunch and presentations made by accounting/ finance professors are typically included.

Work Experience:

Many work experience opportunities exist for accounting students. Find out more by
becoming a member

Accounting Conferences:

One of the biggest advantages of joining the MT. Sac Society of Accountants is being able to attend professional conferences given by IMA, AICPA, and other accounting organizations.

Great speakers, great food, and important  business contacts.

Campus Events:

Become involved with Inter Club Council & Associated Student Activities like Homecoming Dance, Campus Clean-up, Join-A-Club, Blood Drive, etc.

Scholarships:

As an Accounting Society member, you will be eligible for many scholarships offered within the industry.

Community
Service/Fundraisers:  

Setup a recycling program, feed the homeless, organize a toy drive, candy sales, car washes, Valentine’s Day gifts, and walk for abused children are just a few activities you can be involved with if you join our club.

Fun Activities:

Mountain hikes, Picnics/barbecues, plays, Magic Mountain, Huntington Library, Baseball Games and more…

Accountants really do know how to have fun!  We are open to suggestions!