University at Buffalo's Accounting Association

The University at Buffalo Accounting Association (UBAA) is a student organization that is available to any accounting student in the School of Management at the University at Buffalo. UBAA is a student ran organization that assists accounting students in learning the profession and networking with accounting professionals.

Membership Requirements

Each semester potential members and current members must reach certain requirements in order to earn/retain their membership status. Anyone may attend additional events if they choose to do so.

  • Fall Semester
    • 3 General Meetings
    • 6 Technicals
    • 2 Community Service Events
    • 2 Fundraiser Events
    • 1 Social Event
  • Spring Semester
    • 3 General Meetings
    • 4 Technicals
    • 2 Community Service Events
    • 2 Fundraiser Events
    • 1 Social Event

Each member is required to attend one of each of the following events per year

  • IIA Event (Lunch Meetings, Student Night, etc)
  • Plant Tour

Committees

In addition to completing the semester requirements for membership, each potential and current member must serve on a committee.

Community Service

Organize volunteer for events around the area. Some IDeaS from past semesters have been participating in Buffalo News Kid’s Day, Habitat for Humanity, Clothing drives, Food Drives, UB’s Open House, and Heart Ball.

Fundraising

Organize fundraising events throughout the year. Some ideas to work on are selling discount cards sponsored by local merchants, selling UBAA shirts, raising funds with participating restaurants, and selling raffle tickets.

Social

Organize events for our members to interact with one another. Events in the past have been bowling, movie nights, rock climbing, and sporting events.

Tutoring

Reach out to local high-school students to help them progress their accounting skills and answer questions regarding the industry.

VITA

Serve the community by preparing tax-returns with user-friendly software for low-income citizens. Available in the Spring Semester Only

Current Officers

President: Andrew Kelley
VP of Membership: Rozana Melandinidis
VP of Technicals: Eric Fogelfis
VP of External Affairs: Angela Bauerlein
VP of Marketing and Communications: Justin Barell
VP of Committees: Janelle Provo
VP of Finance: Joesph Schaff
VP of Reporting: Emily Curtin