Are you eager to compete and showcase your talents in the global accounting and business arena? If so, this competition is for you!

What: Ernst & Young’s first annual Beam Abroad Case Competition – a competition that challenges student teams to expand technical accounting skills and develop their global mindset.

Prizes: First round (on-campus): campus team winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize (divided amongst five team members). Second round (Southwest region): grand prize winner will receive $5,000 (divided amongst five team members) and a trip abroad! Members of the top performing team from each university will also be given preferential consideration for premier opportunities with Ernst & Young, including our Global Student Exchange Program, Emerging Leaders Summit and Program, and the National Accounting Researcher Residency program.

Date Event/Activity Time Place
October 5, 2012 Deadline for teams to sign-up n/a n/a
October 19, 2012 First Round Case Competition 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. On Campus – TBD
November 9, 2012 Final Round Regional Competition 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. EY Dallas office
Spring Break 2013 Trip Abroad for winning team!

Eligibility: Sophomores and  Juniors (accounting majors with final graduation dates of 2015 or 2016; non-accounting business majors with final graduation dates of 2012).

Contact Eliza Franceschini at eliza.franceschini@ey.com for more information and to learn how to register.

Submitted by Estefana Rodriguez