About Beta Alpha Psi
Pictured above is the Spring 2024 Executive Board
Founded in 1919, Beta Alpha Psi is an honor organization for financial information students and professionals. There are over 300 chapters on college and university campuses with over 300,000 members initiated since Beta Alpha Psi's formation.
The purpose of Beta Alpha Psi is to engage with members, industry, and educational institutions associated with the Beta Alpha Psi Professions with a focus on academic excellence, professional development, responsible practices, advocacy, and shaping.
The mission of Beta Alpha Psi is to inspire and support excellence by:
encouraging the study and practice of accountancy, finance, business analytics, or digital technology;
providing opportunities for service, professional development, and interaction among members and financial professionals; and
fostering lifelong ethical, social, and public responsibilities.
*From bap.org
Why you should join BAP
Networking opportunities
Every semester, BAP hosts Meet the Firms which is a networking event for business students especially interested in working in the accounting and finance industries. At each weekly meeting, there will also be a chance to introduce yourself and network with the presenting professionals as well as your fellow classmates. BAP is an awesome opportunity to start getting to know the firms and for them to get to know you!
Learn about the profession
By attending the BAP meetings and getting involved, you will learn so much about the accounting profession from current topics to interview tips to different career paths you could take. We also typically hold panels each semester with professionals and/or students who have already interned and they are great people to learn from.
Giving back to the community
One of the focuses of BAP is to give back to the community and each semester there will be multiple opportunities for you to volunteer and help out communities in need. We also serve as tutors for the accounting classes here at WSU.
Carson Career Amplifier Program
You can use BAP meetings and networking events to earn credit for the Carson Career Amplifier Program!
FAQ
Who can attend BAP meetings?
All accounting, finance, data science, actuarial science, and management information systems majors from freshman to seniors are invited to come to our weekly meetings and any other events.
When are your meetings?
Our weekly meetings are on Wednesdays from 5-6pm in varying locations. Please view our Calendar page to see updated meeting locations for each week!
How can I become a member of BAP?
Please visit this page Join BAP to learn about the requirements of joining Beta Alpha Psi.