Long Island University: Beta Alpha Psi – Kappa Omicron Chapter

Overview of Purpose, Membership, and Requirements

Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) is honorary organization for financial information professionals, founded in 1919, with chapters on more than two hundred and sixty campuses. Its membership includes many prominent professionals in professional service and consulting firms, industry, government, and education. Membership in BAP is limited to students majoring in accounting, finance, or information systems, faculty in those disciplines, and alumni and honorary members who meet the requirements of the Bylaws.

The purposes of BAP include:

• recognition of outstanding academic achievements in the fields of accounting, finance, and information systems;
• promotion of the study and practice of professional fields related to these disciplines;
• provision of opportunities for self-development and association among members and practicing business professionals;
• encouragement of a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibilities.

Long Island University’s Chapter: After a 2 ½ year petition process, Long Island University was successful in establishing its own BAP chapter (Kappa Omicron). For four consecutive years, Long Island University’s Chapter has earned SUPERIOR STATUS; this is the highest honor BAP national bestows upon a chapter. It is a testament to the Chapter’s exceptional completion of the BAP’s national requirements.

Chapter Requirements: The goal of chapter activities is to involve all members fully in chapter affairs. Successful chapter operation requires participation by most members in attending meetings, serving on committees, participating in activities, and striving for academic excellence. Chapter requirements differ according to the chapter’s desired achievement level: mission based, distinguished, or superior.

National Regional Activities: All chapters must participate in national/regional activities during the year. National/Regional activities include:

Professional Activities: All chapters, regardless of achievement level, must report at professional activities during the year that meet the following requirements: 1. at least 25% of the active members/pledges for the month attend the event, and 2. the event must be at least 1 hour (50 minutes) in duration. Number of professional activities is contingent upon chapter achievement level.

Examples of Professional Meeting Topics/Activities

Service Activities: all chapters, regardless of achievement level, must report service activities during the year that meets the following requirements: 1. Participation by at least 25% of the active members/pledges for the month, and 2. the activity must be at least 1 hour (50 minutes) in duration. Number of service activities is contingent upon chapter achievement level.

Examples of Service Activities