Deadline Calendar

MAY
1
 
MAY 1 {2026} - 11:59pm ET
MEDAL OF INSPIRATION AWARD SPONSORED BY AICPA FOUNDATION

Nominations for the Medal of Inspiration award are due at 11:59PM ET. 

Click here for more information.

MAY
1
 
MAY 1 {2026} - 11:59pm ET
PROJECT RUN WITH IT (PRWI) SPONSORED BY BAKER TILLY FOUNDATION

Project Run With It (PRWI) applications are due at 11:59PM ET. 

For more information about the competition, click here.

MAY
4
 
MAY 4 {2026} - 11:59pm ET
FINAL REPORT FOR BETA ALPHA PSI ELEVATE YOUR LEADERSHIP AWARD SPONSORED BY EY

Submit your final report here by Monday, May 4 by 11:59PM ET.

*Only chapters receiving initial implementation funds are required to submit a final report.

 For more information click here.

MAY
17
 
MAY 17 {2026} - 11:59pm ET
ALUMNI ADVOCATE OR MID YEAR REPRESENTATIVE

Alumni Advocate or Mid Year Representative nominations are due at 11:59PM ET. 

For more information about serving in this position, click here.

MAY
18
 
MAY 18 {2026} - 11:59pm ET
VITA

Submissions for participation in VITA are due at 11:59PM ET. 

For more information about the competition, click here.

MAY
31
 
MAY 31 {2026} - 11:59pm ET
PLATINUM CHALLENGE COMPETITION SPONSORED BY KPMG

The competition form and video are due at 11:59PM ET. No exceptions. 

For more information about the competition, click here

MAY
31
 
MAY 31 {2026} - 11:59pm ET
FINAL REPORT FOR BEST PRACTICES COMPETITION SPONSORED BY DELOITTE (U.S. CHAPTERS)

U.S. chapters: submit your Final Abstract Submission Form here by Sunday, May 31, 2026 by 11:59PM ET.

Since 2001, Deloitte has proudly sponsored the Best Practices program, challenging Beta Alpha Psi chapters to design and implement projects that demonstrate leadership, professional responsibility, and service. Each year, chapters compete by showcasing innovative initiatives aligned with values shared by BAP and Deloitte. For more information, click here.

JUN
1
 
JUNE 1 {2026} - 11:59pm ET
END OF YEAR REPORT DUE FROM U.S. CHAPTERS

Sunday, June 1

Enter all candidates and activities, complete 990n e-postcard, or Over $50K spreadsheet, confirm non-BAP hours, upload financial statements, and confirm that reporting is complete. All resources are available on the Reporting Intranet Resources page.

JUN
12
 
JUNE 12 {2026} - 11:59pm ET
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.

JUN
12
 
JUNE 12 {2026} - 11:59pm ET
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. 

JUN
15
 
JUNE 15 {2026} - 11:59pm ET
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.

JUN
19
 
JUNE 19 {2026} - 11:59pm ET
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. 

JUN
19
 
JUNE 19 {2026} - 11:59pm ET
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.

Learn more >

 

JUN
29
 
JUNE 29 {2026} - 11:59pm ET
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.

Please visit the 2026 Annual Meeting website for pre-meeting activity instructions and submission form.

AUG
15
 
AUGUST 15 {2026} - 11:59pm ET
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.

OCT
15
 
OCTOBER 15 {2026} - 11:59pm ET
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.

DEC
15
 
DECEMBER 15 {2026} - 11:59pm ET
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.


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