Tau Alpha Chi
Georgia State University
Honorary Tax Association

 

What are the qualifications for membership?
To qualify for membership, you must be duly registered at Georgia State University with a major in Accounting or Taxation. You must not be in your last semester of academic work. Tau Alpha Chi membership is divided into two categories: active (voting) members and inactive (associate) members.

Active (Voting) Members – Active membership includes all of the benefits Tau Alpha Chi offers. The requirements for active membership are as follows:

• As an undergraduate student, you must have completed at least 60 semester hours including at least two introductory and one upper level accounting course, the latter of which in residence. Both overall and accounting grade point averages must be at least 3.0. Dues must be paid on or before the first professional meeting of your first semester. In addition, attendance to at least one-half of the professional meetings, plus the last business meeting of every semester is required.

• As a graduate student, you must have completed at least one accounting or tax course in residence and have an overall grade point average of at least 3.0, with an accounting/tax grade point average of at least 3.0. Dues must be paid on or before the first professional meeting of your first semester. In addition, attendance to at least one-half of the professional meetings, plus the last business meeting of every semester is required.

• As a law student, you must have completed at least one course toward the Juris Doctor degree and have an overall grade point average of at least 3.0. Dues must be paid on or before the first professional meeting of your first semester. In addition, attendance to at least one-half of the professional meetings, plus the last business meeting of every semester is required.

Inactive (Associate) Members – An applicant not meeting these requirements is eligible to become an inactive (associate) member and will not receive any benefits. In the semester following satisfaction of all membership requirements, an inactive (associate) member may become an active (voting) member and only then will go through the initiation ceremony. This status distinction is publicized to accounting firms in our semiannual newsletter.

How do I join Tau Alpha Chi?
Your application may be turned in to the Secretary or mailed to:
Tau Alpha Chi
Georgia State University
School of Accountancy
P.O. Box 4050
Atlanta, GA 30302-4050
Following approval by the faculty advisor will be the "Pledge Semester," during which time the initiate must fulfill the membership requirements.

What is the cost to join?
A one-time pledge/initiation fee of $60.00 is due on or before the first professional meeting of the "Pledge Semester". Dues should be turned in to the Treasurer.

What can Tau Alpha Chi do for me personally?
Tau Alpha Chi offers a variety of opportunities for the student to develop personal and social skills. It fosters high moral and ethical standards in its members and instills a motivation for self-improvement. It encourages camaraderie among the students by participation in social events. This is particularly important in an urban campus, which offers limited occasion for social activities. The fraternity also offers the opportunity to exchange information regarding courses and professors and to benefit from other students’ experiences.

What can Tau Alpha Chi do for me professionally?
In addition to promoting the collegiate study of professional taxation, Tau Alpha Chi provides the opportunity to associate with professionals in the field of Taxation, including members of corporations and large and small public accounting firms. This interaction can build confidence in business and social skills. The chance to serve as an officer is an excellent opportunity to gain leadership experience and improve communication skills.

Do the accounting firms care if I am an active (voting) member?
Very much so. While not specifically a requirement for a job offer, active membership in Tau Alpha Chi gives recruiters and members of the firms an opportunity to know you. It only makes sense that they would hire those that have formed a favorable impression with them. In addition, only active members are allowed to submit their resumes to the Tau Alpha Chi Resume Book. This book is supplied to all accounting firms and is an excellent way for active members to get their resumes to a large number of firms. Tau Alpha Chi provides an excellent opportunity to develop a relationship before recruiting season and the interviewing process begins. Tau Alpha Chi will also give you public recognition for scholastic achievement, community service, and attendance records, all of which are impressive to the accounting firms. Joining Tau Alpha Chi will boost your career goals and help you get your foot in the door.

How do I get in touch with Tau Alpha Chi?
On this site you will find additional information about Tau Alpha Chi, such as current schedules and the officers’ e-mail addresses and telephone numbers. Use taualphachi_gsu@yahoo.com to reach all of the officers at Georgia State University.