Accounting Society
Mission Statement 
Our mission is to provide an organization that functions as a networking opportunity to obtain leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills.
We encourage service involvement to the community, university, and one another.
Activities
In addition to professional meetings with recruiters every week, Accounting Society has been involved in many activities. Below is a summary of them:
- Lecture Guide Fundraisers
- Big 4 Visit/Industry Tours
- Canned Food Drive
- IMA Student Leadership Conferences
- Social Nights
- Accounting Golf Scramble
- Case Competitions
- Scholarships
Follow us on Instagram: @siuacctsociety
How to Join the Accounting Society
If you are interested in joining the Accounting Society, please complete this membership form.
Membership fees may be paid through the form (link above) or sent to:
Accounting Society
c/o Benna Williams
Rehn 220A
School of Accountancy
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, Illinois 62901
Questions? Please email acctsoc@business.siu.edu.
2024-2025 Executive Board
Patience Doerner
Officer Position: President
Major: Accounting
Year in school: Junior
Hometown: Herrin, IL
Internships/Jobs: ATLAS (Spring 2024), Kemper (Fall 2025), KEB (Spring 2026)
Fun Fact: I enjoy watching SIU basketball & football with my friends and family!
Emma Hand
Officer Position: Vice President
Major: Accounting
Year: Senior
Hometown: Fillmore/Nokomis, IL
Internships: Tax Intern at Kerber Eck & Braeckel (KEB)
Fun Fact: I have a pet bunny named Bella and live on a strawberry farm.
Hannah Theivagt
Officer Position: Secretary
Major: Accounting
Year in school: Senior
Hometown: Greenfield, IL
Internships/Jobs: Scheffel Boyle CPAs and Janice Burns Payne & Associates LLC
Fun Fact: I studied abroad in France in summer 2023 where I completed a marketing minor. I accepted a full-time offer from Deloitte Consulting, where I will begin my career after graduation.
John Castro
Officer Position: Golf Scramble Chair
Major: Accounting
Year: Senior
Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Internships: Wright Morris PLLC (Tax) and 3ABN (Nonprofit)
What kind of accounting work you want to do: Currently working in government accounting
Fun fact: I once went on a spontaneous backpacking trip with random people I met online.
Carson Burkett
Officer Position: Golf Scramble Chair
Major: Accounting
Year in school: Junior
Hometown: Woodlawn, IL
Internships: Kemper CPA (Spring 2025), Ander's (Summer 2026)
Fun Fact: I enjoy coaching basketball and baseball.