In December 2006, the Beta Alpha Psi chapter at the College of Charleston began operations. Between January 2007 and May 2008, the chapter will enjoy probationary status. During this period, we will initiate members, have a Professional Speaker Series, participate in various service projects and groom pledges for membership similar to other chapters around the country. We will also send representatives to national and regional events. Once we complete our three semester probationary period, we will be granted an official charter (and our own Greek letters) from the international office of Beta Alpha Psi. Once we complete the probationary period, we will have a celebration in which all members initiated during our first three semesters will be honored by the School of Business and Economics for their important contributions to the Accountancy program. Both during and after the probationary period, our members will enjoy the privileges and live up to the responsibilities of Beta Alpha Psi membership.

For more information about Beta Alpha Psi at the College of Charleston, contact faculty advisor Dr. Michael Cipriano (ciprianom@cofc.edu).

Why is Beta Alpha Psi such a big deal?
The most important things you do in college are learn and (hopefully) grow up. The next most important thing most people want to get out of college is a job/career. Getting a good job requires that you project to the outside world that you have your “stuff together”. Because Beta Alpha Psi is SO well-known for educating its members on career opportunities, allowing its members to find ways to better the lives of others AND being a society that includes only the most academically qualified students, members of Beta Alpha Psi tend to be heavily recruited for most of the best jobs that the accounting profession has to offer.