UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
BETA ALPHA PSI
BETA UPSILON CHAPTER
About Us
WHAT IS BAP?
Founded in 1919, Beta Alpha Psi is an honor society for financial information students. Beta Alpha Psi’s primary objective is to connect accounting students with professionals and encourage personal growth for our members. Members accepted into Beta Alpha Psi have proven their academic success and willingness to further their career.
The Beta Upsilon chapter’s vision is to develop members into confident, competent leaders who strive for excellence in their careers.
Our mission statement is to provide opportunities for students to grow their professional skills, give back to the community, and engage in a social environment to expand their network of accounting professionals.
Membership in Beta Alpha Psi means attending regular chapter meetings with accounting firms, maintaining academic excellence, participating in our community service events, and engaging at our social events. We are committed to developing lifelong relationships and creating interest in the accounting field.
WHY SHOULD I JOIN?
As a member of Beta Alpha Psi, we can help guide you along the recruiting process and develop your skills to be “audit” you can be.
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Professional Reputation
Beta Alpha Psi is nationally 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. Potential employers know that when they see Beta Alpha Psi on a resume, they are getting the best!
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Bonding Through Service and Socials
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 Books for Keeps, volunteering at the Food Bank, sponsoring a Highway Cleanup, and more! You will also get to be the LIFO the party and enjoy social events where you can get to know fellow students and professors!
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Communication Skills
Through our chapter meetings and events, you will have the opportunity to engage with employers and professionals in the accounting community. This exposure will help you become more experienced, comfortable, and effective in your communication.
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Scholastic Achievement
Members of Beta Alpha Psi exhibit serious commitment to learning and reflect the best of the best in the J.M Tull School of Accounting. We help to ensure you maintain your academic achievements and to prepare for your future career.
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Mentors
Our chapter of Beta Alpha Psi offers great opportunities to be mentored by older accounting students in the program. The experiences and advice we have to offer about your accounting career in school and in the field is a great “asset” to you. We are dedicated to helping everyone “excel” and learn professionalism!
Networking Opportunities
Members will develop relationships within the accounting program and with the wide variety of accounting firms that attend our chapter meetings and events. We give you the opportunity to have exclusive and meaningful interactions with with these firms.
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Future Contacts
Beta Alpha Psi is a tremendous way to build a network with both peers and professionals. Because Beta Alpha Psi is a nationally recognized organization, the connections you make with our members can connect you to accounting professionals all over the nation for years to come.