Deadline Calendar
AICPA FOUNDATION FINANCIAL HARDSHIP TRAVEL STIPEND
The deadline to apply for the travel grant is Friday, June 12, 2026.
In addition to offering scholarships for membership, Beta Alpha Psi and the AICPA Foundation provide travel grants for eligible Beta Alpha Psi members attending the annual meeting.
To qualify for the travel grant, students must have received the AICPA Financial Hardship Membershp Grant. Both the student and the faculty advisor must apply separately for the travel grant, confirming the student's receipt of the Beta Alpha Psi Membership Grant.
For more information, click here.
2026 ANNUAL MEETING CHAPTER OPERATIONS
All chapters attending the 2026 Annual Meeting are eligible to participate in Chapter Operations.
Please visit the 2026 Annual Meeting website for topics, guidelines, and submission form.
BEGINNING OF YEAR REPORT DUE FROM OCEANIA CHAPTERS
Beginning of Year Report Tutorial
Saturday, June 15
Enter Plan of Activities, update Chapter Profile page and bylaws, and pay the $325 maintenance fee.
2026 ANNUAL MEETING TALENT SHOWCASE
We’re turning up the energy on Friday night with our very first Beta Alpha Psi Talent Showcase, and you’re invited to take the stage!
Friday evening from 7:00–8:15 PM, we’re celebrating the incredible talents within our community. Whether you sing, dance, play an instrument, perform spoken word, showcase a unique skill, or have a hidden talent you’ve been waiting to share—this is your moment to shine.
Ready to step into the spotlight?
Please visit the 2026 Annual Meeting website for topics, guidelines, and submission form.
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: FACULTY ADVISOR TEACHING & RESEARCH EXCHANGE AT THE 2026 ANNUAL MEETING
We are pleased to invite educators to participate in the Faculty Teaching & Research Exchange, This professional session is designed for Faculty Advisors and accounting educators to share innovative teaching practices and engage in discussions that advance accounting education.
2026 ANNUAL MEETING COMMUNITY IMPACT ACTIVITY
This year's Community Impact Activity challenges Beta Alpha Psi chapters to bring financial literacy to life in their local communities. Create an engaging, student-friendly presentation that introduces high school students to entrepreneurship and key financial concepts.
The top five submissions will be selected for distribution to high schools in the Baltimore area, where they will be used as teaching tools to help students learn fundamental accounting, entrepreneurship, and business financial literacy. This initiative also provides an opportunity to showcase your chapter’s submission or business idea within local high schools in your own community. Through this opportunity, your chapter can make a lasting impact while inspiring the next generation of business leaders.
ALUMNI ADVOCATE AND TASK FORCE LEADER ROLES
Alumni Advocate and Task Force Leader Role nominations are due at 11:59PM ET.
For more information about serving in these positions, click here.
MID-YEAR REPORT DUE FROM OCEANIA CHAPTERS
Mid-Year report for award seeking and petitioning chapters.
Friday, August 15
Declare award status, enter spring candidates and activities, confirm that reporting is complete in the Reporting Intranet.
BEGINNING OF YEAR REPORT DUE FROM U.S. CHAPTERS
Beginning of Year Report Tutorial
Wednesday, October 15
Enter Plan of Activities, update Chapter Profile page and bylaws, and pay the $375 maintenance fee.
MID-YEAR REPORT DUE FROM U.S. CHAPTERS
Monday, December 15
Declare award status, enter fall candidates and activities, confirm that reporting is complete in the Reporting Intranet.
Read the 2025 Annual Accomplishments Report — a look back at Beta Alpha Psi’s milestones, achievements, and impact over the past year. Download the full report and view our financials ›
Hear what our Professional Partners think about BAP!
Being a professional partner with Beta Alpha Psi has been an incredibly rewarding experience. I’ve had the opportunity to connect with driven, curious students who are passionate about their future in accounting, finance, and business. It’s inspiring to support their growth, share insights from the field, and help bridge the gap between classroom and career.
Tori Maas
Manager, Talent Acquisition
Wipfli LLP
