NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
BETA ALPHA PSI
Gamma Pi Chapter
Beta Alpha Psi:
Gamma Pi Chapter
Founded in 1919, Beta Alpha Psi is an international honor society for students and professionals having interests in financial information careers. Today, there are more than 300 chapters on college and university campuses across the U.S. and beyond, and more than 300,000 individuals have been initiated into permanent BAP membership.
The primary purposes of BAP are to:
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Encourage and recognize scholastic and professional excellence;
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Provide an environment conducive to professional development;
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Promote high ethical standards and a commitment to public and professional service; and
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Provide an opportunity for outstanding students to interact regularly with each other and with outstanding professionals. The American Institute of CPAs identifies Beta Alpha Psi among its “strategic alliances,” underscoring BAP’s prominence within the accounting profession.
NIU’s Gamma Pi Chapter was founded in 1971 and remains exclusive to accountancy majors, whereas the international organization now allows accounting, finance, and MIS majors. For several consecutive years, NIU’s Gamma Pi has been recognized as a “Superior Chapter.”
Requirements to Join
Undergraduate
If you have completed 300 or 400 level accountancy courses, a 3.20 GPA average in all upper level accountancy courses (300 and 400 level) and an overall cumulative GPA of 3.20 on a 4.00 scale is required.
If you have not yet completed 300 or 400 level accountancy courses, a 3.50 GPA average in ACCY 206 and 207 and an overall cumulative GPA of 3.20 on a 4.00 scale is required.
Graduate
There is no GPA requirement, overall or specific to ACCY, for students admitted to or currently in good standing in the MAS or MST programs at NIU.
Membership Requirements
To remain a member in good standing, you must attend 8 Professional Events, 8 Service Hours (at least 5 BAP sponsored), and 2 Social Activities. Members may attend additional BAP events or approved professional/service activities by other organizations:
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The professional activities must be accounting, finance, and/or business related
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A form must be filled out each month listing all BAP-sponsored and non BAP-sponsored activities
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Turn form in to the Accountancy Office (BH 345) at the beginning of each month for previous month
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