The Beta Sigma Chapter of the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta treasurer's manual : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)

Abstract

In December of 1999, I became the treasurer for the Delta Colony of the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at Ball State University. I was very honored to be elected by my brothers. I was also eager and excited to begin my one-year term as the colony's treasurer. Serving the position was a great opportunity for me to grow as a person, a leader, and an accounting student.One of my greatest strengths that I brought to the treasurer position was my background in accounting. When I became treasurer, I was a junior majoring in accounting. Throughout my term, I used my accounting knowledge to improve the position. The previous treasurer, the colony's first, did a great job in keeping accurate records. However, he is an elementary education major and did not have the business or accounting background to efficiently manage the responsibilities of treasurer. My goal was to change that. I believe I accomplished my goal and handed over a well-managed treasurer program to the current treasurer when I left office in December of 2000.Upon completion of my term, I decided I wanted to continue the work I had started with the treasurer position. I wanted to transform the jobs and duties of the treasurer into an accounting system that was efficient, simple, and easy to use. This system needed to better organize the treasurer position, make it easier to manage, and provide better controls over the operations of the treasurer. I believe I have created this system with this thesis project. What follows is a treasurer's manual for the brothers of the Beta Sigma chapter of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta and is to be used by any brother or future brother who may become treasurer of the Beta Sigma chapter.