The purpose of Beta Alpha Psi is to engage with members, industry and educational institutions associated with the Beta Alpha Psi Professions to:
Academic Excellence
Motivate, recognize and celebrate academic excellence
Professional Development
Facilitate workplace readiness, employment, credentialing, mentoring, networking and lifelong learning
Responsible Practices
Foster a commitment to ethics, service, belonging, and environmental, social, governance-responsible practices
Advocacy
Advocate for the benefits of education, practice, credentialing and partnering associated with the Beta Alpha Psi Professions
Shaping
Support the shaping of the relevant and successful evolution of education, practice and credentialing associated with the Beta Alpha Psi Professions
Beta Alpha Psi will shape the financial and business information professions by developing members into ethical, professional, and confident leaders.
The mission of Beta Alpha Psi, the premier international honor and service organization for financial and business information students and professionals, is to inspire and support excellence by:
Beta Alpha Psi is governed by a constitution and bylaws.
The governing body is the Board of Directors.
Beta Alpha Psi is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging. We believe that bringing together diverse backgrounds, cultures and perspectives provides our stakeholders and members a safe environment to develop and grow both professionally and personally. All chapters are responsible for promoting a diverse, inclusive and welcoming environment.
Beta Alpha Psi does not tolerate any type of actions or activities related to hazing. Hazing is defined as any action or activity that intentionally encourages mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule to anyone. Any chapter that participates in any activity that can be considered hazing shall have their charter revoked immediately.
Beta Alpha Psi gains a portion of its annual budget from a chapter maintenance fee and a one-time initiation fee.
Although there are other minor revenues from royalties and interest on investments, the bulk of the receipts come from contributions from industry, consulting and professional service firms.
The emblem of Beta Alpha Psi denotes the promise of careers for financial information professionals. The rising sun signifies these professional positions as rising ever higher among economic activities. The crossed keys symbolize knowledge as a means of opening the doors of the financial world. The letters Beta, Alpha, and Psi denote scholarship, social responsibility, and practicality, respectively.
Deloitte has supported Beta Alpha Psi at the chapter, regional and national level for decades and been the proud sponsor of the annual best practices competition since 2001. Beta Alpha Psi’s vision fits well with Deloitte’s culture, which is built on inclusion, collaboration, high performance, and opportunity. That combination helps our professionals make a difference individually and collectively, and it makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work.
Jeremy Carrine / Kelly Brastrom
Deloitte