Beta Alpha PsiHonorary Fraternity

January 26, 2006

What is Beta Alpha Psi?What is Beta Alpha Psi?

The purposes of Beta Alpha Psi are 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 responsibility.

The purposes of Beta Alpha Psi are 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 responsibility.

Who qualifies for membership?

Who qualifies for membership?

Membership is extended to the following majors:

Accounting Finance Information Systems

Membership is extended to the following majors:

Accounting Finance Information Systems

Do you qualify for membership?

Do you qualify for membership?

1. Have you completed or will have completed accounting courses beyond Accounting 201 and 202?

(ACC 301, 302, 305, 306, 401, 410, 430, 451, 440)

If yes, continue on to question 2.

1. Have you completed or will have completed accounting courses beyond Accounting 201 and 202?

(ACC 301, 302, 305, 306, 401, 410, 430, 451, 440)

If yes, continue on to question 2.

Membership Qualifications (cont)

Membership Qualifications (cont)

2. In those upper level courses, did you achieve a 3.0 or higher GPA?

If yes, continue on to question 3.

2. In those upper level courses, did you achieve a 3.0 or higher GPA?

If yes, continue on to question 3.

Membership Qualifications (cont)

Membership Qualifications (cont)

3. In all accounting courses (ACC 201, 202, and two upper level classes), is your GPA 3.3 or higher?

If yes, continue on to question 4.

3. In all accounting courses (ACC 201, 202, and two upper level classes), is your GPA 3.3 or higher?

If yes, continue on to question 4.

Membership Qualifications (cont)

Membership Qualifications (cont)

4. Is your cumulative GPA 3.25 or higher? OR Is your cumulate GPA in the last 30 semester hours 3.3 or higher?*

If you answered yes to one of the questions, you are eligible to become a pledge.

*If the 30th hour falls in a semester that will make the total in excess of 30 hours, include all classes in that semester.

4. Is your cumulative GPA 3.25 or higher? OR Is your cumulate GPA in the last 30 semester hours 3.3 or higher?*

If you answered yes to one of the questions, you are eligible to become a pledge.

*If the 30th hour falls in a semester that will make the total in excess of 30 hours, include all classes in that semester.

DuesDues

Members: $15/semester Pledges: $60/ 1st semester ($45 is

one-time)

Members: $15/semester Pledges: $60/ 1st semester ($45 is

one-time)

What does Beta Alpha Psi do?What does Beta Alpha Psi do?

Professional Events Community Service Social Activities

Professional Events Community Service Social Activities

Hour RequirementsHour Requirements

Per semester 10 Professional 10 Service

Per year 20 Professional 20 Service

1:1 ratio on non-BAP hours

Per semester 10 Professional 10 Service

Per year 20 Professional 20 Service

1:1 ratio on non-BAP hours

Professional EventsProfessional Events

Previous speakers: Katz, Sapper, & Miller McGladery & Pullen PWC KPMG Ernst & Young Deloitte & Touche Somerset DFAS

Previous speakers: Katz, Sapper, & Miller McGladery & Pullen PWC KPMG Ernst & Young Deloitte & Touche Somerset DFAS

Community ServiceCommunity Service

Friends Memorial Food Pantry Salvation Army Bell Ringing Voluntary Income Tax Assistance Relay for Life Habitat for Humanity Casino Night Cardinal Job Fair/Career Fair Other service as opportunity presents

Friends Memorial Food Pantry Salvation Army Bell Ringing Voluntary Income Tax Assistance Relay for Life Habitat for Humanity Casino Night Cardinal Job Fair/Career Fair Other service as opportunity presents

Social EventsSocial Events

Bowl-a-Rama Christmas Party Spring Cook-out Euchre Tournament Various After Meeting Events

Bowl-a-Rama Christmas Party Spring Cook-out Euchre Tournament Various After Meeting Events

Why should you join?Why should you join?

Membership is recognized by many different companies

Enhance professionalism

Get to know fellow classmates

Give back to the community

Potentially more career opportunities

Membership is recognized by many different companies

Enhance professionalism

Get to know fellow classmates

Give back to the community

Potentially more career opportunities

Leadership opportunities

Undergraduate and Graduate Seminars

Regional Meetings Annual Meetings Meet students from

across the nation Networking Potential Interview

Topic

Leadership opportunities

Undergraduate and Graduate Seminars

Regional Meetings Annual Meetings Meet students from

across the nation Networking Potential Interview

Topic

TestimonialsTestimonials

I joined Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) because it would provide me with great networking opportunities. Now that I’ve been in BAP, it has helped me meet other students in my major. I also have added many things to my resume because of Beta Alpha Psi. Most importantly, it made me realize that I picked the right major and furthered my interest in accounting!

-Danielle Lewis

I joined Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) because it would provide me with great networking opportunities. Now that I’ve been in BAP, it has helped me meet other students in my major. I also have added many things to my resume because of Beta Alpha Psi. Most importantly, it made me realize that I picked the right major and furthered my interest in accounting!

-Danielle Lewis

TestimonialsTestimonials

As President of Beta Alpha Psi, joining this fraternity has certainly proved to be a wise decision. As a pledge, I was introduced to Noble Consulting Services, Inc. and their internship opportunities. As an intern, I was able to travel to Minneapolis, Minnesota; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and recently Tokyo, Japan. I can honestly say that if I had not joined Beta Alpha Psi, I would not have been given these great opportunities.-Rebekah Rosenfield, President

As President of Beta Alpha Psi, joining this fraternity has certainly proved to be a wise decision. As a pledge, I was introduced to Noble Consulting Services, Inc. and their internship opportunities. As an intern, I was able to travel to Minneapolis, Minnesota; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and recently Tokyo, Japan. I can honestly say that if I had not joined Beta Alpha Psi, I would not have been given these great opportunities.-Rebekah Rosenfield, President

TestimonialsTestimonials

By my Junior year, I knew very little about the accounting profession outside of what was discussed in classes. Because of a demanding double major, I had decided against doing an internship and only wanted to join the most beneficial business related student organization. I needed to network with employers and learn more about the industry. Beta Alpha Psi overwhelmingly filled those needs. Now that I am an MBA student, I stay engaged with BAP because I know that is where I will meet my future employer.-Jack Colwell, Reporting Secretary

By my Junior year, I knew very little about the accounting profession outside of what was discussed in classes. Because of a demanding double major, I had decided against doing an internship and only wanted to join the most beneficial business related student organization. I needed to network with employers and learn more about the industry. Beta Alpha Psi overwhelmingly filled those needs. Now that I am an MBA student, I stay engaged with BAP because I know that is where I will meet my future employer.-Jack Colwell, Reporting Secretary

Contact InformationContact Information

Applications will be available in the WB 303 Accounting Office (due February 1st).

President: Rebekah Rosenfield Phone: 214-0423 E-mail: rmrosenfield@bsu.edu

Applications will be available in the WB 303 Accounting Office (due February 1st).

President: Rebekah Rosenfield Phone: 214-0423 E-mail: rmrosenfield@bsu.edu

OfficersOfficers

First Vice President: Kara Thome Second Vice President: Amy Whyde Alumni Vice President: Tamara Sipes Reporting Secretary: Jack Colwell Recording Secretary/Social Chair: Sarah Burrell Treasurer: Brad Fuelling Membership Chair: Kristin Torrey Community Service Chair: Kerry Illg Publicity Chair: Corey Ruble

First Vice President: Kara Thome Second Vice President: Amy Whyde Alumni Vice President: Tamara Sipes Reporting Secretary: Jack Colwell Recording Secretary/Social Chair: Sarah Burrell Treasurer: Brad Fuelling Membership Chair: Kristin Torrey Community Service Chair: Kerry Illg Publicity Chair: Corey Ruble