Thursday, July 28 - Saturday, July 30, 2022

Registration Fees

COVID 19 ASSUMPTION OF RISK - Attendees will acknowledge that COVID-19 continues to be extremely contagious, typically spreading mainly through close contact from person to person, and that people who are infected, but do not show symptoms, can also spread the virus to others. Attendees also understand that participation in any in-person event or activity, including those sponsored by Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) may expose them to and increase their risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19. By attending an in-person event or conference sponsored, organized, hosted or offered by the BAP (2022 BAP Annual Meeting), attendees choose to accept the risk of contracting COVID-19, and acknowledge that they are aware of the risks and hazards for themselves and any guests and accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting or spreading COVID-19 in order to attend.

Dress Code: 

• Thursday and Friday - For Community Impact Day - Please refer to the Community Impact Day page. All plenary sessions and competition presentations - Business Casual.
• Saturday - BAP Theme Day - Proudly wear your chapter's BAP swag. (No torn jeans or short shorts.)

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made prior to Friday, June 24, 2022, will be refunded. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows will not be refunded. If you encounter an emergency, please contact the conference planner at  Kate.Shattuck@aicpa-cima.com and the request will be forwarded to the Executive Director for refund request review. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: At Beta Alpha Psi, we believe everyone has a right to succeed. As an international student honors organization representing 10,000 active students, we are committed to creating a more inclusive profession made up of varied people, ideas and beliefs and representative of the many individuals and communities we help across the world. That is why we fully support diverse, equitable and inclusive chapters and meeting events that are reflective of the communities in which we serve - different people, different cultures, and different perspectives. To support this aim, while we continue to hold conferences, events and discussions on such topics in the different areas of the country, we stand strong to these beliefs and values.

Hotel Accommodations

Conference Hotel
Hyatt Regency Orlando
9801 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819

Room Rates:
Single/Double: $175
Triple/Quad: $200
Current tax rate 13.625%
Resort Fee: $15 per day - This includes internet in guest room, 4 bottles of water, fitness center access (classes, pool activities, bike rental), 15% discount off spa treatments and 2 I-Ride Trolley Tickets.

Reservations:
To make reservations online, click here. (Preferred)
To make reservations over the phone, call: 402-593-5048* Use Code – G-S1JE

*To receive the group rate, please indicate that you are attending the 2022 Beta Alpha Psi Annual Meeting.

Please note that guest rooms must be cancelled 72-hours in advance to avoid the penalty charge of 1 night room and tax.

When booking rooms at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, please only book the number of rooms that is needed. If you book additional rooms that your chapter doesn't need, you may be subject to an additional cancellation charge. To confirm a sleeping room in the room block, the sleeping room must be secured with a valid credit card provided by you the guest attending the event, along with a first night's deposit, refundable up to 48 hours in advance of the event.

Parking

Self Parking - Overnight guests; with in-and-out privileges - $30 + tax / per night
Valet Parking - Overnight guests, with in-and-out privileges - $40 + tax per night /Overnight
Day visitors, 24 hours, no in/out privileges $40 per day - $40 per day /Daily

Hotel Reservation Cutoff: July 18, 2022

*Note About Housing Scams
BAP does not use a housing bureau or third-party agency for hotel accommodations or any other travel arrangements. Any claims by any company stating otherwise are not true. Please be sure you are booking directly through the links on this page or directly with the hotel.

Transportation

Hyatt Regency Orlando is located centrally on the International Drive corridor, giving you easy access to shopping dining, and all of the best things to do in Orlando—including downtown Orlando and major theme parks. On-site, enjoy pool deck activities and cabana rentals.

The Hyatt Regency Orlando is 14 miles from the Orlando International Airport.

Estimated taxi/Uber/Lyft fare is $35 - $50 and subject to availability at the time of arrival.

The I-RIDE Trolley is a convenient and affordable transportation service to many destinations within the International Drive Resort Area.

The Hyatt Regency Orlando is “21” on the I-RIDE Trolley Route Map.

I-RIDE Trolley Major Attraction Distance from Airport:

• SeaWorld Orlando – 3 miles away
• Universal Orlando Resort – 4 miles away
• Walt Disney World Resorts -13 miles away

Wednesday, July 27

Thursday, July 28

Student & Professionals Welcome Reception

Don't miss out on this opportuity for the Student & Professionals Networking Reception on Thursday, July 28 from 6:00-8:00pm at the Hyatt Regency Orlando Exhibit Hall. Network and mingle with your peers, while visiting with this year's exhibitors to learn more about careers, certifications and advanced education.

Friday, July 29

Saturday, July 30

*Schedule subject to change, please check back frequently for updates.

Chapter Operations – Calling for Presenters for the 2022 Annual Meeting

Earn 1 Reaching Out Activity for 2022-2023 Annual Meeting Presentation 

We are calling for Chapter Operations presenters for the 2022 Annual Meeting (July 28-30, 2022).

This year’s topics will include:

• Managing Recruiting and Retention
• Chapter Reporting Engagement
• Community Collaboration & Involvement 
• Creative Social and Service Activities
• Developing Essential Skills: Promoting a Sense of an “Inclusive Community” Within Your Chapter
• Mentorship

If your chapter is planning on attending the 2022 Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL, please complete this interest form here.

Deadline to submit the form is Friday, June 17th, 2022.

The Beta Alpha Psi Professional Partners further the mission and programs of the Beta Alpha Psi organization through the commitment of representatives and financial resources, knowledge, and talent. Members of the Beta Alpha Psi Professional Partners support BAP through annual member fees which subsidize the mid-year and annual meetings each year. Additionally, individual BAP Professional Partner representatives utilize their personal networks to secure speakers for these meetings, or their personal knowledge and expertise to deliver professional session content.

Representatives function as judges for the annual Best Practices competition, review nominations and select winners of the Business Information Professional of the Year awards, and network with student members and faculty advisors of Beta Alpha Psi to provide input, counsel, and advice regarding careers in the areas of Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems. A number of Professional Partner organizations and associations sponsor the many student chapter and faculty advisor awards each year. As a result, the generous support and commitment of the Beta Alpha Psi Professional Partners, Beta Alpha Psi remains the leading organization for students interested in careers in the financial information field.

Lastly, make sure you visit the exhibit hall to learn more about a number of key Professional Partners present with their organizational booth.

Sponsors

Beta Alpha Psi is grateful to all our sponsors for their support to our faculty advisors and students:

• AICPA & CIMA - Medal of Inspiration Award
• BDO USA, LLP
• Becker Professional Education
• Deloitte - Best Practices Awards
• EY - Inclusive Leadership Program
• Gleim Exam Review
• IMA - Business Professional of the Year Awards
• KPMG LLP and KPMG U.S. Foundation, Inc. - Gold Challenge and Superior Chapter Awards
• Moss Adams LLP- Project Run With It Awards
• RSM US LLP - Outstanding Faculty Advisor Awards
• Wiley Efficient Learning

Exhibitors

Beta Alpha Psi encourages exhibitors participating in the annual meeting to provide information regarding graduate programs, professional examinations, and professional organizations.

Exhibit Hours

Thursday, July 28, 2022 - Student & Professionals Welcome Reception
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Friday, July 29, 2022
7:00am - 7:45am - Breakfast
10:45am - 11:15am - AM Networking Break
3:15pm - 3:30pm - PM Networking Break

Important - All exhibitors and sponsors must register through the Exhibitor Website, not the main registration page.

For all exhibitor related questions, please contact Kate Shattuck.

*Note About Housing Scams and Attendee List
BAP does not use a housing bureau or third-party agency for hotel accommodations or any other travel arrangements. Any claims by any company stating otherwise are not true. Please be sure you are booking directly through the links on this page or directly with the hotel.

Beta Alpha Psi does not sell our attendee lists to anyone or any third party.

KPMG U.S. Foundation, Inc., KPMG LLP – University Talent Acquisition, and Beta Alpha Psi

ATTENTION: This volunteer opportunity requires you to arrive in Orlando, FL prior to 9:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

Masks are optional for the meeting; however, are required to be worn during our Community Impact Day volunteer activities. Masks will not be provided, so please plan to bring your own to the Community Impact Day Welcome at 9:00 a.m. in the Plaza International Ballroom on Thursday, July 28.

Refer to the CID Know Before You Go that you received by email on Monday, July 25, for final details regarding our CID activities. Review the Volunteer Manual – this is for informational purposes only. 2022-bapidl-final-volunteer-manual.pdf You do not need to print this item.

Date:  Thursday, July 28, 2022
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm

As part of the 2022 Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) international annual meeting in Orlando, Florida, KPMG U.S. Foundation, Inc., KPMG LLP – University Talent Acquisition, and BAP are proud to announce the BAP Community Impact Day (CID) project. The event is in collaboration with the non-profit social enterprises, Heart of Florida United Way, First Book and The Pack Shack.

On Thursday, July 28th, some volunteers will visit local Boys & Girls Clubs in under-served neighborhoods to teach the children the importance of literacy in their lives. At the end of the day, each child will go home with a brand-new book. Since 2013, we have donated over 40,000 books and resources during our community impact events at the annual meetings.

In addition, some volunteers will participate in a Pack Shack Feed the Funnel Party where we will package 100,000 meals. These meals will be donated to the programs where we host our literacy events, local food banks, and the food pantries at local college campuses – to help combat food insecurity that exists amongst college students.

All BAP annual meeting attendees, except those students and faculty participating in Project Run With It, are expected to participate.

If you would like to participate but are unable to attend the Community Impact Day activities (due to health issues, late arrival, etc.), please email Cheyenne Mullins. There will be a service activity at the hotel – Operation Backpack – for you to do instead.

Volunteer roles for the Literacy Fairs will be assigned during the bus ride to each location. Roles you can choose from are:

Team Lead: Leads a group of children through each station at the Literacy Fair. Participates in the activities with them and makes sure they have an outstanding day.

Station Volunteer: Assists the children with activity at assigned station.

Book Station Volunteer: Organizes books, places bookplates and bookmarks in each book, and delivers books to each station for distribution at the close of the event. When books have been delivered to each station, these volunteers can then participate in the Literacy Fair as a Team or Station volunteer.

We are in need of volunteers for a few important roles – please sign up for these roles now by contacting the appropriate person below:

Photographers: We need photographers with their own camera (SDHC card to be provided) to take pictures during the day, including pictures of the children with a mascot at each location. If you enjoy taking pictures and would like to volunteer for this activity, please send an email to Mia Friederich.

Mascot Volunteers: Would you like to bring a bit of whimsy and fun to the event? Now’s your chance! Dress up like a tiger, elephant (with a pink tutu), frog, etc. If you are interested, please contact Mia Friederich.

Spanish Speaking Volunteers: Do you speak Spanish? We need volunteers who speak Spanish at one of our locations. If you would like to spend some time during the day speaking with the children in Spanish, please contact Mia Friederich.

Faculty Advisor Lead: We need BAP Faculty Advisors to serve as Leads at each Boys & Girls Club where we host a Literacy Fair. You will receive training prior to the event. If you are interested in this important leadership role, please contact Della Moore

Note: Lunch, transportation, and bottles of water will be provided.

School Supply Drive

As part of Community Impact Day, we are collecting school supplies, which will be distributed to local elementary school children who attend under-served programs in the Orlando area. Please choose one or more items below to bring to Orlando.

• Ruler
• Box of #2 Pencils (Standard yellow)
• Box of Crayons - 24 Count
• Glue Sticks
• Erasers
• Washable Markers – 8 Count
• Children's Scissors
• Pencil Case
• Wide-Ruled Spiral Bound Notebook
• 3-Ring Notebook
• Box of Colored Pencils – 24 Count
• Pack of Fun Stickers

If you prefer to purchase supplies when you arrive in Orlando, there are a few stores close to the Hyatt Regency Orlando:

• Target (12 minutes from hotel) - 11619 Daryl Carter Pkwy Orlando, FL 32821
• Office Depot (12 minutes from hotel) 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd Bay 158 Orlando, FL 32819
• Walmart (10 minutes from hotel) 8990 Turkey Lake Rd Orlando, FL 32819

These items will be collected near the annual meeting registration area at the Hyatt Regency Orlando.

We will have a raffle for those who contribute school supplies. You will receive a raffle ticket for each item donated. Make sure to write your name, school name, and cell phone number on the back of your ticket before you deposit it in the collection box. Raffle winners will be announced on the BAP App, Facebook, Twitter, and announcements during the meeting. Winners can claim their prize at the registration desk.

We look forward to seeing you in Orlando and your participation in this exciting and rewarding opportunity!

If you have any questions regarding the Community Impact Day event, please contact Della Moore. dkmoore@kpmg.com

Sponsored by Moss Adams LLP

Deadline: Extended to Friday, May 6, 2022 at 11:59 PM EDT

Overview

Project Run With It (PRWI) furthers the community service component of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) and provides student participants with an incredible opportunity to engage in a real-world consulting project.

PRWI begins its 18th year! PRWI 2022 will involve up to 72 BAP student representatives working together during the Annual Meeting to develop solutions to real-life business problems of actual not-for-profit (NFP) organizations located in the greater Orlando, FL area. Working in teams of four, students will have the equivalent of one and half working days to develop a formal presentation showcasing their solution to the business issues presented by the NFPs. Prior to the Annual Meeting, the NFP organizations will provide background information to all participating students and will be on site to answer students' questions.

PRWI is a high intensity, highly compressed competition that provides participating students a unique experience. See the testimonials and recap video.

2022 Nonprofit Organizations

TBD

Award

Each chapter represented on the first-place teams will receive a plaque (which will bear the name of the participating student and chapter) and a $1,000 cash award.

Eligibility

• All current BAP members/candidates are eligible to participate. If more than the maximum number of participants are nominated, students will be selected to participate based on the following criteria: 

1. Major (ideally we would like to have a mix of accounting, finance, and information system majors). Students with declared double majors should clearly indicate such on the nomination form. Up to 24 students with a declared major other than accounting will be selected. 
2. Service to BAP (in the event of multiple nominations from the same chapter- members will have priority over candidates; officers will have priority over regular members) 
3. Grade point average 
4. Statement of Interest 
5. Number of students a chapter has nominated (no chapter will be selected for multiple participants unless fewer than 72 chapters submit acceptable nominees)
6. Number of students a chapter has nominated 
7. Timeliness of nomination
8. Regional allocation of students ultimately selected 
9. An affirmative statement by the student of his/her ability to attend the annual meeting and be able to arrive in time for the opening kickoff session. 

Nomination Process

Nominations are open.

To participate in PRWI, students must submit a completed nomination form, statement of interest, confidentiality agreement form, and affirmative statement of attendance prior to rhe Annual Meeting signed by the Faculty Advisor.

Students will be notified as to whether or not thery were selected no later than May 15, 2022.

Students and chapter faculty advisors should carefully consider a student's availability prior to submitting a nomination. 

General Process

Once the participating students are identified and notified of their participation, each will be assigned to one of the cases and notified via email as to which case they have been assigned. Case information relevant to the issues being presented for the NFPs will be posted to a secure Dropbox folder, and will be made available to the participants upon selection and updated as needed prior to the July Meeting.   

Other Information

Students selected to participate in PRWI must arrive at the Annual Meeting hotel by Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 4:30 pm EDT. Dinner will be served to participants and teams will be introduced at the opening session. It is important to note that students participating in PRWI will not be attending the Community Service Day on Thursday of the Annual Meeting but will be attending the kickoff plenary session Thursday evening and rejoin their chapters for other Annual Meeting events.

Contact

For more information or questions please contact Bonnie Villarreal at BAPPRWI@gmail.com.

For more information about Project Run With It, click here.

Sponsored by Deloitte

Congratulations on winning first place at the 2022 BAP Mid-Year Best Practices competition! 

All first-place winners from the 2022 mid-year video competition are invited to present in-person at the annual meeting on Friday, July 29, 2022 in Orlando, FL.

The following are the steps necessary to compete at the 2022 Annual Meeting:

• Email Mark Judd (mjudd@sandiego.edu) to notify him of your interest to present by May 1, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST
• Complete the Best Practices Final Abstract Form to let us know if your team plans on competing in Orlando. The online form will serve as your abstract.
• Make sure all of the information is accurate and complete.
• Register for the annual meeting! Make sure to book your hotel room(s) early as space is limited.
• Practice, practice, and more practice! Make sure you arrive to the meeting prepared so that you can enjoy the rest of the meeting, network with students and other schools and enjoy Orlando.
• On the day of the presentation, please plan to arrive at the room about 15-20 minutes ahead of time so you can load your presentation. There will not be time to practice in the presentation room. 

As per Appendix A in the Best Practices Manual, the abstract form itself must essentially be the same as provided at the regional meeting; however, minor editorial/grammatical changes, reordering of major points, and updates to any results are permissible. The original abstract form will be included with the updated abstract form so judges can review the changes made to the abstract. 

Best Practices Coordinator:

Mark Judd: mjudd@sandiego.edu 

More information about the Best Practices competition here.

2022 Dean's List (or Equivalent) Award

Beta Alpha Psi students who have qualified for their school’s Dean’s List (or equivalent) and cannot afford to attend the 2022 Annual Meeting have the opportunity to receive a travel stipend from Beta Alpha Psi. For more information about this award, click here.

To find an extensive list of additional attractions, festivals, and events in Orlando, click here.

Keynote Speaker: Bradley Snyder

Bradley Snyder - U.S. Paralympic and Retired U.S. Navy Officer

Competitive History:

• Three-time Paralympian (2012, 2016 2021);Eight-time medalist (6 gold, 2 silver)
• Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, became the first US man to win an individual medal (gold) in a Paralympic or Olympic triathlon
• Paralympic Games Rio 2016, gold (50m free, 100m free, 400m free), silver (100m back) and broke a World Record (in the 200 free) that had stood for more than thirty years.
• Paralympic Games London 2012, gold (100m free, 400m free), silver (50m free)
• Third-place finish at the 2019 CAMTRI Paratriathlon American Championships in Sarasota, FL.

About Bradley:

• Graduated from the US Naval Academy with a degree in Naval Architecture.
• Is a retired US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officer who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
• On September 7, 2011, Snyder’s life changed after he stepped on an improvised explosive device while serving in the U.S. Navy. The accident did not harm his arms or legs; however, his eyes had to be removed and replaced with prosthetics.
• Was chosen as USA’s flag bearer at the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games London 2012.
• When not competing, he is pursuing his PhD at Princeton University.

Keynote Speaker: Ken Bouyer

Ken Bouyer - EY Americas DEI Recruiting Leader

As EY Americas Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Recruiting Leader, Ken is responsible for developing and implementing the global EY organization’s recruiting strategy to build and attract diverse and inclusive talent pools for member firms in the Americas. Ken frequently serves as an EY industry group spokesperson on both diversity and recruiting trends at a range of events and with leading media outlets.

Previous experience

Ken has served in a variety of roles since joining the Assurance practice of Ernst & Young LLP in 1990. Prior to his current role, Ken was a Leader  in the firm’s Consulting Services practice, supporting various global internal audit clients. 

Credentials and community activities

Ken is a member of the Executive Leadership Council and serves on the Board of Trustees for his alma mater, Manhattan College. He also serves on North Carolina A&T’s Dean’s Advisory Council and Arizona State University’s Accounting Advisory Board. He serves on the Audit committee for the Charter School Growth Fund. He is a lifetime member and a current Corporate Advisory Board member of both the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) and the ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals For America) organizations and was honored with a ALPFA Lifetime Achievement Award. Ken was awarded with the 2022 AACSB Influential Leader Award.

Ken is the past Chair and current member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' (AICPA) National Commission on Diversity & Inclusion. Previously, Ken was a Board member and International President of Beta Alpha Psi and a Board member and Chair ofthe Audit Committee for the American Accounting Association.  He was awarded the NABA's Presidential Award for his extraordinary accomplishments and leadership in the accounting profession and his commitment to and support of NABA.  Ken was also the recipient of the Harlem YMCA's Black Achiever's in Industry award, the Michigan Society of CPA's Diversity and Inclusion leadership award and the New Jersey State Society D&I Leadership award.

Ken has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York. National Association of Corporate Directors Certification and Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Ken currently resides in New Jersey with his wife, Shorn, and thier daughter, Kelsie.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/Ken-bouyer-a906565

Twitter: https://twitter.com/KenBouyer