What is Beta Alpha Psi?
Beta Alpha Psi is an honorary organization for financial Information students and professionals. 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. There are now 300 chapters on college and university campuses with over 300,000 members initiated since Beta Alpha Psi's formation.
Beta Alpha Psi Mission Statement
As the premier professional accounting and business information academic organization, Beta Alpha Psi recognizes academic excellence and complements members’ formal education by providing interaction between students, faculty, and professionals, as well as fostering lifelong growth, service, and ethical conduct.
Benefits of Beta Alpha Psi Membership
Beta Alpha Psi is a great way to be exposed to the world of accounting. Through our meetings, students are able to meet professionals who can give even greater insight into accounting outside of textbooks and the classroom. Beta Alpha Psi allows students to network with people who are already doing what the students are studying to accomplish. Students will also meet potential interviewers, future employers, and colleagues. Beta Alpha Psi gives students a chance to form early relationships that will benefit them through their entire career.
The Gamma Chi chapter of Beta Alpha Psi offers opportunities for networking, leadership, and service.
Beta Alpha Psi national website: www.bap.org
