2025 Mid-Year Meeting | Atlanta, GA
Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown

January 24-25, 2025

Leading with Purpose. Driving Change.

Welcome to Beta Alpha Psi's 2025 Mid-Year Meeting in Atlanta, GA, proudly hosted by the Iota Tau chapter of Kennesaw State University and the Mu Zeta chapter of Valdosta State University.

These dedicated chapters are excited to create a memorable and enriching experience for all participants. As you gather in this vibrant city, take the opportunity to immerse yourself in Atlanta’s rich cultural heritage, explore its world-class museums, enjoy the diverse culinary scene, and experience its thriving arts community. The city’s unique energy and charm offer the perfect backdrop for an inspiring and unforgettable event. We look forward to sharing this remarkable experience with you!

Thank you to our generous sponsors for empowering and helping us inspire the next generation of financial professionals.

Host Chapter Sponsor
 

Coffee Break Sponsor
 

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Mid-Year Meeting Registration

Meeting locations are expected to sell out, so please register early.

RateRegistration TypeDates
$175 Early Bird Registration RateOpen to December 27
$200 Regular Registration RateDecember 28 - January 17
$250 Late Registration RateJanuary 18 - 25

By registering, all AAA/BAP event attendees agree to abide by the AAA Event Code of Professional Conduct and the Beta Alpha Psi Code of Ethics.

Registration is a Two-Step Process

Step One: Create an AAA User Account

  • Create an Account: If you don't already have an AAA User Account, click here to sign up for a free account on the AAA website.
  • Fill in Your Information: When prompted, make sure to include your school or company name in the “Organization Name” field. This is important as your organization’s name will appear on your name badge at the event.
  • Save Your Login Details: After creating your account, note your AAA Account User ID and password. You will use these credentials to register for the meeting and access the 2025 BAP Midyear Meeting App.

Step Two: Complete Your Registration

  • Log Out and Return: After creating your account, log out of your AAA account. Then, return to this page to continue with your event registration.
  • Register Students (If Applicable): If you are a faculty advisor, you can register your student(s) after the individual student has created their own free AAA account.
  • Need Assistance with Payment or Group Registration? If you have trouble paying via credit card or need help with group registration reimbursement, please contact us.

Dress Code

  • Friday - Business Casual.
  • Saturday - BAP Theme Day - Proudly wear your chapter’s BAP swag. If you are presenting, Business Professional attire is recommended.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made prior to January 11, 2025 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 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.

Meeting Hotel and Accomodations

Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown
590 West Peachtree Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30308

Booking Deadline (Cut-Off Date)

In order to assign specific room types to your attendees, each sleeping room in your Room Block must be confirmed in the manner described below no later than December 20, 2024.  Confirmation of rooms after the Cut-Off Date will only be accepted based on availability of contracted room type(s) and at the Hotel’s prevailing rates.

Single/Double Occupancy $199
Triple/Quad Occupancy $209

Booking Instructions

To ensure accurate registration by school and chapter affiliation, please follow these booking instructions carefully, as the name in which you are registered will be linked to various meeting functions, including meeting registration, session updates and payments.

Booking Instructions Using Block Code 

  1. Click here and choose your selected dates
  2. Before searching, under the drop down menu where it says "Rate Preferences,” Choose the option for Group Rate. 
  3. Enter the Group Code: ALP
  4. You are all set to proceed with your reservation

Booking Instructions Using Booking Link (not compatible with Internet Explorer)

  1. Click here to choose your selected dates
  2. After opening the link, you should arrive on the hotel's main page. After choosing the correct dates, you will see your special group rate
  3. You are all set to proceed with your reservation

Booking Instructions by Phone 

  1. Call the hotel 404-877-9000
  2. Ask to speak with a reservation’s agent
  3. Provide the booking agent your stay dates and the name of the block or the group block code: ALP

Taxes

Currently the sales tax rate is 8.9%, and the hotel occupancy tax rate is 8%+ $5.00 State of Georgia Hotel Motel fee.  

Check-In/Out Time

Check-in time is 4:00 PM, check-out time is 11:00 AM. All guests arriving before 4:00 PM will be accommodated as rooms become available. The hotel’s front desk staff can arrange to check baggage for those arriving early when rooms are unavailable and for guests attending functions on departure day.

Parking

Hotel offers Discounted Valet Parking for $40 per vehicle, per night. Valet parking includes in/out privileges. Self-parking is also available for $18 per vehicle (up to 12 hours), then rate becomes the overnight rate of $36.  Self-parking does not have in/out privileges.

Transportation

Click here for detailed instructions on how to get MARTA from airport to the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown

Distance from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is 12 miles, approximately 30 minutes. Estimated cab/Uber fare is $30-55.

For driving instructions and location and transportation information, please click here.

*Note About Housing Scams Beta Alpha Psi 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.

Stay tuned as we get closer to the meeting for step-by-step instruction on setting up our meeting app to access real-time schedules, updates, and more.

FridaySession/Title
11:00am-5:45pmRegistration
1:00pm-1:30pmOpening Session
1:30pm-2:15pmPlenary Keynote
2:15pm-2:30pmRefreshment Break
2:30pm-3:30pmLeadership Activity
2:30pm-3:30pmFaculty Advisor Roundtable
3:30pm-3:40pmTransition between sessions
3:40pm-4:40pmProfessional Sessions/and or Alumni Session
4:45pm-5:45pmProfessional Sessions/and or Alumni Session

SaturdaySession/Title
7:30am-8:30amAttendee Breakfast
7:30am-8:30amBreakfast for Faculty Advisors, Chapter Presidents, Chapter Advocates, Board Members and BAP Professional Partners
8:30am-10:30amBest Practices (3 rooms)
10:30am-11:00amBeverage Break
11:00am-12:00pmChapter Operations (3-4 rooms available)
12:00pm-1:15pmAttendee Lunch
1:15pm-1:30pmClosing Session
1:30-1:45pmBest Practices Feedback
1:45pmConference Adjourns

 We sincerely thank the following Professional Partners* for their invaluable support during the mid-year meeting.

NameOrganization
Rachel Booth, Co-LiaisonAprio
Sarah Jordan, Co-LiaisonProtiviti
Edwin GonzalezAICPA & CIMA
Bryant BernalAmerican Accounting Association (AAA)
Katherine AcuffBDO USA LLP
Michael BrownBecker Professional Education
Zach YarnellDeloitte LLP
Megan DriscollEY LLP
Alexandra GrahamGleim Exam Prep
Jennifer NealKPMG LLP
Jasmine GaetanoNASBA Center for the Public Trust
Joe RevillePwC
Matt KesslerRSM US LLP
Cristina AlmeidaThe Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
Blane RuschakThe PhD Project
Cristina PazosThe PhD Project
Charlotte "Char" RobertsUWorld
Quinn PerksonUWorld
Tori MaasWIPFLI LLP
Sarah BleekerXero

*Attending Professional Partners are subject to change.

For chapters who wish to present in Chapter Operations, please complete the Chapter Operations Abstract Form.

Submit your chapter's abstract by Friday, January 10, 2025 by 11:59PM ET.

  • Chapter Reporting Success – Tips to stay on how to stay on top of required chapter reporting
  • We are workforce ready!  Implementing Essential Skills into your chapter’s programs
  • Strengthening External Partnerships - Working with State Societies, Professional Organizations or local community service orgs
  • Multi-chapter events (could be co-presented by 2 or more chapters)
  • Building Relationships:
    • Option 1 - Candidates, Members and Alumni
    • Option 2-  Outreach to high school and community college students
  • Embracing Technology for Enhanced Efficiency – How technology has improved or transformed our chapter operations, reporting, or service activities.

Best Practices are activities created by a chapter to advance specific goals set by the Beta Alpha Psi Board of Directors and Deloitte LLP, embodying the spirit and mission of Beta Alpha Psi. These projects also serve as models for other chapters.

Submit your chapter's abstract by Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET.

Get all of the competition details here.

 

Books of Hope: Inspiring Future Readers

Join us in supporting Path to Shine by donating a children’s book and brightening a child's future.

We invite you to donate a children’s book (in any language) to support Path to Shine, led by Executive Director Chris Ferguson, a proud alumni of the Beta Mu Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi at Georgia State University. Path to Shine aims to inspire children to achieve hope-filled dreams by providing free mentoring, tutoring, and life enrichment. Currently, they serve over 70 children each week at 7 locations across Georgia, with the help of 60 dedicated volunteer mentors. All services are offered at no cost to the children and their families. Join us in opening doors to opportunity, one book at a time!

Connect with students, faculty, and professionals in accounting, finance, business technology, and analytics, and show your organization’s support for the next generation of leaders.

Download the PDF form to learn more about boosting your visibility and involvement during the 2025 Atlanta Mid-Year Meeting.

For any questions, please contact us.

To download your badge, right-click on the image, select "Save Image As," choose your preferred location, and click "Save."

To Upload the Badge to Your Social Media Account

Instagram: Open the Instagram app, tap the "+" icon, select the downloaded image from your gallery, edit or add a caption if desired, then tap "Share."

LinkedIn: Go to your LinkedIn homepage, click on "Start a post," select the image icon, upload your image, add any text or hashtags, and click "Post."

Facebook: On your Facebook homepage, click on "What's on your mind?" then select "Photo/Video," upload the image, write a caption if desired, and click "Post."

Essential Atlanta Attractions

  • Georgia Aquarium This is one of the world's largest and most popular aquariums, featuring a wide range of marine life and interactive exhibits.
  • Centennial Olympic Park Centennial Olympic Park This beautiful park was built for the 1996 Summer Olympics and offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of downtown Atlanta. It often hosts events and has fountains and green spaces.
  • World of Coca-Cola Visitors can explore the history of Coca-Cola, sample different beverages, and enjoy interactive exhibits related to this iconic brand.
  • Porsche Experience "On the Track" Experience an adventurous ride with the outstanding performance of a Porsche! 
  • Fox Theater Step into a world of enchantment and entertainment at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, where history, elegance, and world-class performances await you.
  • CNN Studio Tours Visitors can take guided tours of the CNN studios and get an inside look at how news is produced.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site This site includes important landmarks related to the civil rights movement, such as Dr. King's birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church, and the King Center.
  • Zoo Atlanta Experience the wonder of wildlife at Zoo Atlanta, where adventure, education, and conservation come together in one exciting destination.
  • Paranoia Quest Escape the Room Embark on a thrilling adventure of wit and teamwork at Paranoia Quest Escape the Room in Atlanta and unlock your way to victory! 
  • Other Top Attractions in Atlanta 

COVID 19 ASSUMPTION OF RISK - I 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. I also understand that my participation in any in-person event or activity, including those sponsored by Beta Alpha Psi, may expose me to and increase my risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19. By attending an in-person event or conference sponsored, organized, hosted or offered by Beta Alpha Psi, I hereby choose to accept the risk of contracting COVID-19, and I acknowledge that I am aware of the risks and hazards for myself and my guests and accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting or spreading COVID-19 in order to attend.


Hear what our Professional Partners think about BAP!

I proudly support Beta Alpha Psi for its pivotal role in bridging academic and professional development. Having met the dedicated students associated with the organization, I've witnessed their commitment to excellence and seen how Beta Alpha Psi provides a crucial platform for both knowledge acquisition and practical skill-building.

Benjamin Warren
Manager of Pipeline Initiatives
Washington Society of CPAs