As
the premier professional accounting and business information
honorary organization, Beta Alpha Psi recognizes academic excellence
and complements members' formal education by providing interaction
between students, faculty, and professionals, and foster lifelong
growth, service and ethical conduct.
Mission:
Beta Alpha Psi is a
nonprofit international honorary and service organization for
accounting, finance, and information systems students at AACSB- or
EQUIS-accredited universities. Beta Alpha Psi provides
opportunities for development of technical and professional skills
to complement university education; participation in community
service; and interaction among students, faculty, and
professionals.
Purpose:
The purposes of Beta Alpha Psi shall be to:
- recognize outstanding academic achievements in the field of
accounting, finance, and information systems;
- promote the study and practice of professional fields
related to these disciplines;
- provide opportunities for self-development and association
among members and practicing financial professionals;
- encourage a sense of ethical, social, and public
responsibilities.
Objectives:
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. By 2006, there will be 263
chapters on college and university campuses with over 300,000
members initiated since Beta Alpha Psi's formation.
For questions about any upcoming activity please email Beta Alpha
Psi at bap@weber.edu or call the
office at: (801) 626-6079. |
