Beta Alpha Psi
Iota Sigma Chapter
Beta Alpha Psi is a national honor society and scholastic and professional accounting fraternity. Only AACSB-accredited Colleges of Business may have a chapter.
Beta Alpha Psi recognizes outstanding academic achievements in the field of accounting; promotes the study and practice of accounting; provides opportunities for self-development and association among members and practicing accountants; and encourages of a sense of ethical, social and public responsibilities.
ACTIVITIES
Beta Alpha Psi supports the annual Christmas Toy Drive in Thibodaux and Habit for Humanity. The organization also sponsors Student/CPA Night with the Louisiana State Society of CPAs. Members also participate in student nights sponsored by the American Society of Women Accountants and the Association of Governmental Accountants. Participants at student nights get to meet employers and exchange contact information. Beta Alpha Psi members attended the Department of Accounting and Information Systems annual Continuing Education Seminar for Certified Public Accountants on Nov. 9, 2006, at the Duhe Building in Houma.
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MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Students are eligible to join if they have:
- declared accounting as their major,
- completed two years of college and one upper-level accounting course,
- maintained a GPA of at least 3.0 in upper-level accounting courses and
- an overall GPA of at least 3.0 or GPA of 3.25 or better on the most recent 30 hours.
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OFFICERS
Kristina Trosclair, President
Garrett Clement, Vice President
Rayvan Plaisance, Secretary
Vida Carriere, Treasurer
Chyna Johnson, Historian
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information can be obtained from faculty advisers Michele Guidry and Dr. Catherine Gaharan. To apply, download the application form.