Honor Societies:

  Beta Alpha Psi
  Beta Gamma Sigma
  Omicron Delta Epsilon

Dr. Mehmet Kocakulah
Co-Advisor

Dr. Brian McGuire
Co-Advisor

Beta Alpha Psi National

Beta Alpha Psi is an international honor society recognizing outstanding achievement in accounting programs accredited by AACSB International -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Purpose:

Recognizing scholastic and professional excellence in the field of accounting with the provision of opportunities for the self-development and association among members and practicing business professionals: and encouragement of a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibility.

 
Objectives:

Statement of Objectives
For the reporting year ending May 31, 2004

In addition to the objectives of the national fraternity "to encourage and give recognition to scholastic and professional excellence in the field of accountancy", the petitioning chapter has established the following objectives.

1. To provide opportunities, instill motivation, and expand knowledge encourage the self-development of our members.

2. To promote, through fraternal activities, the association and networking of Accounting and Professional Services (APS) students and professional accountants.

3. To promote a professional attitude among members and encourage participation of students and faculty in our professional and social activities.

4. To attain Superior Chapter Status during and after our petitioning process.

5. To submit quality graduate and undergraduate manuscript contest entries.

6. To continue successful fund raising activities to support chapter activities and for transportation to the National and Regional Meeting.

7. To provide voluntary income tax assistance to the community and provide other services to various school and community groups.

8. To provide exposure to innovative accounting topics and careers through the use of technical programs and seminars that are not covered in our academic curriculum.

9. To continue to inform area high school students of the opportunities available in the field of accounting, and to promote the collegiate study of accounting.

10. To provide an understanding to students the importance and benefits of their continued education and their degree.

Benefits to Members:

• National Recognition--Membership in Beta Alpha Psi bring national recognition to your name. 
• Resume--Being active in Beta Alpha Psi shows leadership abilities to employers.
• Career Knowledge--Attending the Regional and National meetings helps to further knowledge in the careers of accounting, finance, and information systems majors.

Eligibility:

A student considered for membership must: be an accounting major; have maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0; and currently be of at least sophomore standing.

Interested Parties:

Those persons who wish to attain the honor of being a Beta Alpha Psi member please visit our website web.usi.edu/bap for more details.