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Beta Alpha Psi (BAP)
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
Society of Accounting Students (SAS)

Beta Alpha Psi-Nu Kappa Chapter

The University of Scranton’s Nu Kappa Chapter of BAP is the International Honor Organization for Financial Information Students and Professionals. It recognizes students' outstanding academic achievements in the field of accounting, finance, and information systems. There are over 300 chapters on college and university campuses with over 300,000 members initiated since Beta Alpha Psi's formation. For more information, visit the national website.

Requirements for Candidacy

ACC, FIN, or OM major
Completion of at least one 300-level major course
3.20 cumulative and major GPA
Satisfactory progress in attaining profession and community service hours in the following increments (during the course of the application year – deadline is typically the week before Spring Break):
- 4 professional hours
- 4 community service hours
- 2 additional professional or community service hours
New candidate applications, CAPP Report, and $78 one-time Candidate fee are accepted either in the Spring or Fall semesters (typically right prior to Spring/Fall break) with induction occurring during the Annual Accounting Department Dinner in May each year

Membership Duties and Benefits

BAP Members

Required completion of 8 professional hours, 8 community service hours, and 4 additional professional or community service hours, annually
1-3 community service events during the course of each semester
Networking opportunities
Career Expo prep
Resume and interview help
Professional and internship panel discussions
Professional speakers from different areas of accounting
CPA Exam informational sessions and mock exams
Opportunity to volunteer with fundraising events
Opportunity to attend, and possibly make presentations at, the Annual and Regional BAP Meetings

Meeting Information

BAP will meet 1-2 times per month; location depends on where there is availability BAP Annual

Officers (2020-2021)

President: Grace Gallagher
Vice President: Emma Boyle
Secretary: Zeli-Anne Policarpio
Treasurer: Jai-Jacob Hoover

BAP Volunteer

Contact

Amanda Sue Marcy, CPA, Faculty Advisor

Brennan Hall 309B

Phone: (570) 941-4120

Email: amanda.marcy@scranton.edu

Institute of Management Accountants

Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) is the worldwide association of accountants and financial professionals in business. The University of Scranton's student chapter provides the opportunity for students to learn valuable leadership skills, earn certifications, prepare for future careers in accounting, and connect with with IMA Seal Two Tone other members of this 125,000 person network. The IMA recognized The University of Scranton’s student chapter, as one of just five Outstanding Student Chapters in the nation for the 2018-2019 academic year.