
About | IMPORTANT DATES & DETAILS | Why Cup? | THE RULES | HOW to REGISTER | REGISTER YOUR TEAM NOW -- Registration closed |
Rewards | TEAM GALLERY: See Who's Competing This Year! |
Information for Professors | Liaisons | Valuation Seminar |
ENTRY VIDEO REQUIREMENTS |
Career Conversations |
Judges Gallery | RESUME GALLERY Meet our competitors! |
Hired a Cup Competitor | ACG Cup Committee | |
Participating Colleges & Universities |
Our Sponsors | Finance Feud |
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IMPORTANT DATES: All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST)
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The following list is comprised of colleges and universities that have traditionally competed in ACG Cup, and some new ones as well. As we move to a virtual competition, we are eager to expand the list of competing institutions. If your institution is taking part for the first time in 2021, email ACG Staff at acgcup@acgwmich.org and we'll add you to this list!
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REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED B. ACG communication with teams Questions? Contact ACG Western Michigan at acgcup@acgwmich.org or (616) 732-7149.
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FINANCE FEUDFinance Feud is usually a fundraising event to support ACG Cup. Held in the late autumn preceding the Cup Competition, Finance Feud presents a fun way for teams in business and related industries to try to one-up each other in a friendly trivia competition. This fun, high-energy trivia night pits teams from accounting and law firms as well as corporations and universities against one other. The winning team takes the Iron Man trophy and bragging rights. ACG Cup participants and universities are welcome to compete and enjoy the fun. As ACG Cup is moving to an all-virtual platform for 2021, current Finance Feud plans are on hiatus. |
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VALUATION SEMINARREGISTER HEREThe Valuation Seminar is an introduction to M&A from different perspectives including, a Private Equity Group that uses the Leverage Buy-Out (LBO) methodology to acquire companies, and the Strategic Buyer that could use all cash or stock to acquire companies. The seminar focuses on theoretical and technical approaches to valuation, as well as qualitative factors that influence the value of a company. Valuation Seminar proves instrumental in understanding the ins and outs of M&A from different perspectives, and it also provides participants the opportunity to network with other students and ACG members. Valuation Seminar virtual event will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 from 1- 4 PM EST.
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CAREER CONVERSATIONS**In 2021, Career Conversations will be held in conjuction with Round One Judges' Feedback on the Gatherly virtual platform. All teams and professors will receive a link to the event when it's developed. Meet our Career Conversations lead HERE. COMPANIES
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Some companies and firms that have hired a Cup competitor in the recent past are included here. See their websites for more information about what sort of opportunities could await you!
BDO USA, LLP | Blackford Capital | Calder Capital | Charter Capital Partners |
Connection Builders | Crowe LLP | DWH | Mercantile Bank of Michigan |
NuVescor Group | Waseyabek Development Company | ||
Our judges' combined experience and expertise in M&A, valuation, and financial products allows them to help simulate a real-world experience for our competitors. Please select the bios below to learn more about the professionals who volunteer their time and talents to judge our competition.
Nick Adamy, Adamy Valuation | Chris Boyd, Ottawa Avenue Private Capital | Scott Bradford, Bradford Company | Jason Brinks, Oxford Financial Group, Ltd. |
Leslie Cummings, Integrity Educational Services | Jenny Dakoske, TCF Bank | Paul D'Amato, Grand Angels | Lauren Davis, TCF Bank |
Patrick Deane, Blue Medora | Jake Droppers, Varnum | Alex Drost, Connection Builders |
Matt Fegan, Plante Moran |
Katy Felver, Hungerford Nichols | Katie Ferris, BDO | Eric Fischer, BDO | Jennifer Folsom, Chase |
Nick Good, Nuvescor | Bill Grice, MW Advantage | Gregory Guest, Dickinson Wright | Brian Hamilton, Blue Sky Vision |
Scott Harris, Huntington Bank | Heather Hoezee, Crowe | Doug Holtrop, Mercantile Bank | Ryan Hoogstra, West Michigan Community Bank |
Dustin Jackson, Miller Johnson | Mark Johnson, Michigan Software Labs |
Matt Johnson, Warner, Norcross + Judd | Matt Jung, Comfort Research |
Jay Kakaty, Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge |
Eric Kamstra, Frisia Group | Justin Karl, Mercantile Bank | Mike Keast, TCF Bank |
David Kinsman, Chase | Kirk Koeman, TCF Bank | Haley Korthuis, Wells Fargo | Tim Koster, BHS Insurance |
Stephanie Leonardos, Amerikam | Peter Lozicki, Rhoades McKee | Andrew Miedema, Great Lakes Region of the Wesleyan Church | Matt Miller, BlueWater Partners |
Kurt Nederveld, Rainstar Capital Group | Ben Needham, Perrigo | David Nemes, Business Company, LLC |
Nick Nykerk, Lakewood Construction |
Mike Palm, Charter Capital Partners |
Meg Post, Haviland Enterprises | Patrick Robey, Calder Capital | Megan Romano, BDO |
Bob Roth, RoMan Manufacturing | John Ruther, O'Keefe | Aaron Schmit, Ottawa Avenue Private Capital |
Kevin Shafer, Engen |
Jon Siebers, Rhoades McKee | Phil Sims, Integrity Tree Service | Mike Stapleton, Mercantile Bank | Mark Streekstra, Charter Capital Partners |
James TenBrink, Baker Engineering | John Titley, Varnum | Zack Vandenberg, Berends Hendricks Stuit | Aaron VanSoest, Crowe |
Jessica Webster-Huizen, TCF Bank | Zach Wiersma, Charter Capital Partners | Erika Weiss, Barnes & Thornburg | |
Please select a Cup Committee member to learn more about his/her background.
Caleb Pols, Berends Hendricks Stuit Cup Committee Chair |
Gunther Brinkman, SnackWerks Lead Liaison, MBA programs |
Chloe Benzer, Crowe Liaison Co-Chair |
Loic Dimithe, Miller Johnson Case Writing Chair |
Matt Fegan, Plante Moran Finance Feud Chair |
Krista Flynn, TCF Bank Judges Chair |
Jacob Helwick, Adamy Valuation Valuation Seminar Co-Chair |
Paul Kloska, Wynalda Packaging Liaison Co-Chair |
Jessica Kuster, Hello West Michigan Career Conversations Chair |
Todd McGuire, Plante Moran Valuation Seminar Co-Chair |
Chelsea Austin, Miller Johnson Case Writing Subcommittee |
Michael Conaton, Ottawa Avenue Private Capital Case Writing Subcommittee |
Jim Mullen, DWH Case Writing Subcommittee |
Trevor Neiss, Ottawa Avenue Private Capital Case Writing Subcommittee |
Mike Penny, Miller Johnson Case Writing Subcommittee |
Alexa Pontus, Adamy Valuation Case Writing Subcommittee |
Hunter Reams, Miller Johnson Case Writing Subcommittee |
Kevin Schafer, Engen Case Writing Subcommittee |
Our generous sponsors make it possible to bring outstanding programs and events to you. Please click below or see our main Cup page HERE to learn more about them.
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