OBJECTIVES

The primary objective of Beta Alpha Psi is to encourage and give recognition to scholastic and professional excellence in the business information field. This includes promoting the study and practice of accounting, finance and information systems; providing opportunities for self-development, service and association among members and practicing professionals, and encouraging a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibility.

Beta Alpha Psi was founded in 1919. By 2006, there will be 263 chapters on college and university campuses with over 300,000 members initiated since Beta Alpha Psi's formation.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership in Beta Alpha Psi includes those persons of good moral character who have achieved scholastic and/or professional excellence in the fields of accounting, finance, or information systems, who have been initiated by an existing chapter and who remain in good standing.

Minimum scholastic requirements for undergraduate membership are set forth in the by-laws. Graduate student initiates must have been accepted and matriculated into a masters degree level program. Individual chapters may establish higher admission criteria.

ACTIVITIES

The activities of student members include:

• Attendance at chapter meetings, socials, and recruiting events,
• Attendance at regional meetings,
• Attendance and participation at the annual meeting,
• Volunteer events including, highway cleanup, VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), and tutoring.
• Networking with professionals in the field.
• Participating in the career development activites such as, mock interviews, company office tours, and campus interviews.

WHAT CURRENT MEMBERS SAY ABOUT BAP

"BAP has been a fun experience. It has given me a way network with fellow accounting students, faculty, and professionals."

"BAP is a good investment of time and energy. It has created many networking opportunities, helped me become a better professional, and offered excellent opportunities for future employment."

"I have enjoyed being an officer with BAP. Meeting other chapter members at the regional meeting in Chicago was great! Listening to the professional speakers was inspiring and broadened my views on the multiple choices after graduation. Plus, the interactions with my peers made for a great year!"