In the
United States, Beta Alpha Psi is the honor organization for financial
information students and professionals. They are made up of over 300,000
members who were initiated into the organization while receiving a degree at a
credited university. They have over 300 chapters on colleges and university
campuses. The organization was founded in 1919 as a supporting network for
professionals and soon to be graduates.
The
primary objective for Beta Alpha Psi is to promote student activity in regards
to accounting, finance, and information systems on campus. The organization
provides the means for students to meet and connect locally and encourages their
students to study. They also offer unique opportunities to learn about
community service and self-development within their perspective communities.
Overall, they push hard to encourage their members to represent themselves as
responsible, ethical, and social individuals. Members must be publicly reliable
and represent the organization in the same manner.
Beta
Alpha Psi is similar to other organizations in that they are funded through the
organization's annual budget. Each
charter will require members pay a one-time initiation fee as well as a charter
maintenance fee. Funding mostly comes through contributions from the financial
industry, which includes some of the top consulting and professional services
firms. Charters may also utilize smaller means of funding for minor revenue and
funding projects.
AlbertCyprys of the Alpha Beta Psi chapter was a former Vice President of the
organization prior to graduating from Fairfield University. Proudly, Albert
received his Bachelors of Science and Masters of Science in accounting while at
Fairfield University.
