Bowling Green’s Beta Alpha Psi chapter tied for first place in the national accounting honor society’s regional meeting recently.

They won with their presentation concerning Contracted Hacking.

Two seniors from the University, President Alicia Poluga and Vice President Rhonda Schnipke, tied for first in the Technical Presentations category. They covered the topic of companies paying consultants to break into their computer systems and then reporting back on security weaknesses.

Their success at the regional event could help them gain the title of Superior Chapter for the 24th time in the past 25 years. The national office will decide who gets this award during the summer. This long run at the top is no ordinary feat. Few chapters have received superior status for so many years.

“Through presentations given by professionals, professors and students, I have gained knowledge about the many options and career paths for accountants, communication skills, interview skills and networking,” said Schnipke, a second-year member of the group. “I have also gained many contacts with professionals, former students and current students. My success in the organization comes from my drive to be a successful businesswoman in the future and from the executive board and professors over the semester.”

Beta Alpha Psi is a national honorary organization for students majoring in accounting and information systems.

The local chapter has about 35 members, both undergraduate and graduate students.

“Beta Alpha Psi definitely prepares you for the working world and allows you to make many beneficial contacts, Schnipke said. “We have a lot of fun together and are always looking for new members.”

Students wishing to join must meet academic requirements and participate in various professional and community service activities. Anyone interested in joining may contact Bill Cappel, who is the faculty adviser for the Department of Accounting and Management Information Systems.He can be reached by e-mail at [email protected].