FMAA

The Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Commerce, Professor Margaret Abernethy,

On behalf of the Commerce Alumni Society,

Invites you to the annual…

GRADUATION CELEBRATION 2008!

A Night of a Thousand Stars

Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2008 B.Com students! This is your night to celebrate with classmates, academics and friends! Details as follows:

Date: Friday 28 November 2008
Time: 7:00pm til 11:00pm

Location: Crown Entertainment Complex, Palladium C
Dress: Like a Star
Tickets: $50 per student. Guests tickets available for $70.

All tickets sold include a Class of 2008 B.Com T-Shirt

A percentage of your ticket price will contribute to an UMCAS scholarship to assist future students.

View your official graduation invitation here: http://www.ecom.unimelb.edu.au/downloads/events/bcom_celebration.pdf

Tickets will be on sale in the Commerce Courtyard from 11am - 3pm on Tuesday 28 October until Thursday 30 October 2008.

For further information, please see the invitation emailed to all graduating students. Or alternatively, drop by the stand in the Commerce Courtyard for a chat.

Nominations are now being accepted to be part of the 2009 FMAA Melbourne Executive Committee!

Date: 7 October 2008
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Wood Theatre, Economics & Commerce Building, The University of Melbourne

To nominate, download the Committee Nomination Guidelines (below) and follow the instructions.

We hope to see you there!

FMAA Melbourne

FMAA Melbourne Executive Committee Nomination Guidelines

FMAA Brisbane Members,

The Brisbane Branch will be holding their Annual General Meeting on 7th October from 12pm-2pm at the UQ Tennis Club (upstairs).  Elections will take place for the 2009 Executive Committee at this meeting.  Please follow this link to read all the terms and conditions of nominating for a 2009 Executive Position.

FMAA Brisbane - 2009 Executive Committee Nomination Guidelines

We hope to see you there!

FMAA Brisbane.

All undergraduate accounting students (including honours) in Australia are invited to enter the ethics competition for 2008Share your views on ethical issues facing the financial, accounting and business professions and stand to win up to $3000 in the annual CPA Australia Ethics Competition.This year, CPA Australia is introducing an additional entry format – a 5 minute Video. Alternatively, you might prefer write a 2000 word essay. Both formats are welcome and there are attractive prizes to be won.Ethics Video Award: $1500; Ethics Essay Award: $1500; Certificate of merits would also be awarded for highly commendable entries.All entries may be submitted:

• Via email to ethicscompetition@cpaaustralia.com.au   or
• Via mail to CPA Australia, GPO Box 906, Hobart, TAS 7001 Further information: Download the ethics essay competition flyer below or read the 2008 rules of competition and judging Criteria.

The objective CPA Australia Ethics Competition is to promote the importance of professional ethics in accounting and to stimulate a wider debate about ethical issues . The CPA Ethics Essay Competition has been held annually since 1995.CPA Ethics Competition Rules 

The Booz & Company Consulting Challenge provides you with a unique opportunity to work with our experienced management consultants in a fast paced strategy simulation.

With your peers, you will be put in the position of CEO for a major FMCG.  In this simulated environment you will define and live “your” company’s strategy whilst adapting to the changing market.  The overall aim – gain market share!

This truly is the closest you will come to experiencing a real life strategic business situation.  You will develop your strategy and business management skills whilst enjoying guidance and feedback from the experts.

When: Friday 12th September, 2008 (all day event)

Where: Booz & Company, Melbourne

Apply Now: Send your cover letter and resume to anzsea.recruit@booz.com by Wednesday 3rd September, 2008

A bit about Booz & Company

Booz & Company is a leading global consulting firm, helping the world’s top businesses, governments and organisations. With more than 3,300 people in 57 offices around the world, we work closely with our clients to create and deliver essential advantage.

Our approach is noticeably different from others in our profession. We succeed because of the unique way we work. We build our foresight based upon powerful analytics, deep capabilities, imagination and experience. We bring the best people in the world together, to work in teams. Teams that are diverse in their disciplines and cultures. Teams who’ll go wherever they are needed to help create and deliver essential advantage.

A career at Booz & Company brings clear advantages: one of the best-regarded firms and the best workplaces in the world, continual learning, extraordinary projects and high rewards.  Each experience helps build a successful career, and better prepares our people for their next challenge.

For more information about Booz & Company, visit www.booz.com.au