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Beta Alpha Psi Kappa Beta Chapter “The National Honors Society for Accounting Professionals”

Winter 2011 Informational Session Thursday, January 13th 6:00 PM Eberhard Center. Beta Alpha Psi Kappa Beta Chapter “The National Honors Society for Accounting Professionals”. What is Beta Alpha Psi?. The National Honorary Society for Accounting Majors

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Beta Alpha Psi Kappa Beta Chapter “The National Honors Society for Accounting Professionals”

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  1. Winter 2011 Informational SessionThursday, January 13th 6:00 PM Eberhard Center Beta Alpha PsiKappa Beta Chapter“The National Honors Society for Accounting Professionals”

  2. What is Beta Alpha Psi? The National Honorary Society for Accounting Majors Focused on academic excellence, professional development, and community service Great way to meet and get to know fellow Seidman students and employers!

  3. Why Pledge Beta Alpha Psi? Explore the many diverse career opportunities in Accounting Corporate Accounting Amway Inc., Stryker Corporation, Wolverine World Wide Inc. Public Accounting Deloitte, Beene Garter, Plant & Moran, Rehmann Network with future employers & community leaders Give back to the community Recognition of academic excellence and community involvement

  4. Explore Accounting Careers Get to know the staff and partners (and recruiters) at: • Ernst & Young • Crowe Horwath • Plant & Moran • BDO Seidman • and more!

  5. Networking & Professional Development Pre-Recruiting Night (Fall Semester) Invites to social events with public accounting and industry recruiters Chapter Operations/Best Practices Presentations (BAP Conferences) BAP National and Regional Meetings Regional Meeting Spring 2011 – Indianapolis, IN National Meeting Summer 2011 – Denver, CO

  6. Service Opportunities Tutoring fellow accounting students Beta Sponsored Events VITA program Various community walks BDO Seidman Price Waterhouse Coopers Get credit for community service at your church or favorite charity

  7. Beta Members have a lot of fun! • More than just firm visits • Free social events throughout the year • The “unofficial” start of the weekend for Accounting majors!

  8. To Join: Winter 2011 Member & Pledge Requirements Checklist (Handout) Two key items: • 3.0 overall GPA (OR a 3.25 in your most recent 30 semester hours) • 300 level or higher ACC Course • Earn a “B” average in courses 300 level or higher • Attendance Requirement

  9. 20 hours for the year 10 hours per semester 15 must be Beta sponsored events Events will be announced Bring any desired events to Andrea Erat Community Service Committee VP of Community Service- Johanna DenBesten – betacommunityservice@gmail.com Committee Members Khanh Dang – dangk@mail.gvsu.edu Alessandro Sgambati – sgambata@mail.gvsu.edu Service Requirements:

  10. Winter 2010 Informational SessionThursday, January 14 6:00 PM Eberhard Center More Information, visit: http://www.gvsu.edu/bap Email: Faculty Advisor: Prof Rita Grant – grantr@gvsu.edu President: Morgan Hickman – hickmanm@mail.gvsu.edu Beta Alpha PsiKappa Beta Chapter

  11. Members Remaining Agenda • Pay Chapter dues by • Dues are $65 for members/$120 for pledges • Pay to our Treasurer – Matthew Pear • Sign-in? • Please do so before you leave. • Social/Ice Breaker • Initiation of new members

  12. Welcome to Beta Alpha Psi!

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