The premier collegiate honor organization for Financial Information Professionals — developing future leaders in accounting, finance, and information systems.
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 is recognized and respected by the business community as a premier collegiate organization — opening doors to outstanding career opportunities in accounting, finance, and information systems.
At every school, a local chapter is made up of student and faculty members. Student officers guide a chapter's activities and operations, which are all overseen by faculty advisers.
Beta Alpha Psi is recognized and respected by the business community as a premier collegiate organization. The reputation of Beta Alpha Psi can open doors to outstanding career opportunities in the fields of finance, accounting and information systems. Potential employers know that when they see Beta Alpha Psi on a resume, they are getting the best!
As a member of Beta Alpha Psi, you will have ongoing opportunities to participate in campus and community service activities. Service activities include participating in fund raising projects for charity, voluntary tutoring and assisting in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
Through numerous chances to make presentations at local high schools and introductory college classes, as well as at annual and regional meetings, Beta Alpha Psi members will develop strong communication skills.
Academic excellence is not only welcomed, it is expected. Beta Alpha Psi requires its members to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA.
At many chapters, each Beta Alpha Psi member has a mentor. In the mentor program, Beta Alpha Psi alumni are assigned to new members and pledges, so you can benefit from their experience and advice. Their support can also help you maintain a high level of academic achievement. The Beta Alpha Psi mentor program ensures someone will always be there for you throughout your college career — and beyond.
Membership in Beta Alpha Psi is a wonderful and rewarding way to meet like-minded people who share many of the same goals and interests that you do.
Members are also able to develop professional friendships and relationships through various networking activities. These include field trips to companies and firms, attending joint meetings with professional organizations, and service activities.
Overall, Beta Alpha Psi is a tremendous way to interact with professionals and future professionals from whom you may later wish to seek employment. It is also a great way to develop strategic contacts and relationships with faculty members who can provide good potential job sources and references.
Real stories from BAP Alpha Phi graduates working at top firms across the country.
Accounting is far more than taxes and bookkeeping — it's the language of business and one of the most versatile degrees you can earn. It splits into two broad worlds, public and private (industry), each with its own set of careers. Here's a look at the niches most people never hear about until they're in the room.
You work at a firm — Big 4 (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG), national, regional, or local — serving a portfolio of clients across industries. It's the classic launchpad for the CPA and a fast track to broad exposure.
You work inside a single organization — from startups to Fortune 500s, nonprofits to sports teams — owning the financial story of that business. Often a better work-life balance and a path into business leadership.
The CPA opens doors well beyond a traditional firm or finance department. A few directions our members explore:
Roles at the IRS, GAO, FBI, state and city agencies, or mission-driven organizations — including fund and grant accounting unique to the public sector.
The intersection of accounting and information systems (MIS) — cybersecurity risk, ERP implementations, data analytics, and SOC reporting.
A fast-growing field assuring and reporting on climate, social, and governance metrics as these disclosures become mandatory worldwide.
Investment banking, private equity, financial analysis, or running your own firm — the financial fluency to start, value, and scale a business.
Explore our two membership pathways below, then use the interactive evaluator to check your national candidacy eligibility.
Registered officially with the BAP National Headquarters. These requirements are strictly for students who want to become official National Members, join the lifetime national registry, and wear graduation stoles/cords.
For students who do not meet BAP's national requirements yet (e.g. freshmen/sophomores building credits, or those working on raising their GPAs). This tier allows you to fully participate in all local chapter activities.
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Real stories from BAP Alpha Phi graduates working at top firms across the country.
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