Beta Alpha Psi
About Us
Beta Alpha Psi, founded in 1919, is an international honorary organization for students majoring in Finance, Accounting, or MIS. By 2004, there were nearly 255 chapters on college and university campuses with over 200,000 members initiated since the organization was founded.
- Encourage and give recognition to scholastic and professional excellence in the business information field
- Promote the study and practice of accounting, finance, and MIS
- Provide opportunities for self-development
- Encourage ethical, social and public responsibilities through participation in various activities
The emblem of Beta Alpha Psi Organization 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.
Current Officers
Lexie Lingle
President
- Senior graduating Spring 2025
- Tax intern at KEB Spring 2024, HORNE intern Summer 2024
- I joined BAP to grow my connections with professionals! Now, I enjoy helping other members network!
Diliion Branch
Vice President, Events
- Senior graduating Spring 2024
- Interned in Tax/Audit at Kemper this past Summer
- I joined BAP to connect with like-minded individuals and grow my network. My favorite part is our events to connect with professionals and help the community
Olivia Chapel
Vice President, Service
- Junior graduating Spring 2025
- Audit Intern with KEB this past Summer
- I joined BAP to connect with professionals and grow in the accounting industry! My favorite part about BAP is getting to grow alongside so many amazing students!
Ben Morgan
Secretary
- Junior graduating Spring 2025
- Member of Deloitte National Tax competition Champion team
- I joined BAP because I love the opportunities of talking with professionals in select industries of interest
Anna Ghosh
Treasurer
- M.Acc, graduating Summer 2024
- Interned with BrandSafway and Graduate Assistant for the SoA
- I joined BAP to develop my professional network and work for the community
Isabella Kieffer
BLC Representative
- Senior graduating Spring 2024
- Interned with BDO over the summer
- I joined BAP because it's a great community of people who love pushing each other to succeed in all our endeavors
Emily Biesterfeld
Social Media Chair
- Senior graduating Spring 2024
- Anders Tax intern Spring 2024
- I joined BAP to network with professionals and to be a part of an organization that focuses on developing leadership and community
Officer Duties
President
- Delegate duties to fellow officers and supervise their progress
- Manage all activities that the organization participates in
- Provide a link between the organization and school officials
- Provide a relationship between the Gamma Zeta Chapter and the National Organization
- Strategically plan and address unaccomplished tasks and activities in need of improvement
Vice President of Programming
- Schedule professional meetings
- Network with industry professionals
- Collaborate with the other Registered Student Organizations
Vice President of Membership/Reporter
- Keep track of all members/candidates who have paid their dues
- Take attendance at each meeting and keep records of all activities within Beta Alpha Psi
- Maintain an up-to-date record of each member/candidate and their status regarding required activities to determine who has fulfilled the requirements for active membership
- Regularly update the lists of members and candidates
- Reporting membership and current activities to BAP’s Executive Office, via the Reporting Intranet
- Communicate current service and attendance status of the Gamma Zeta Chapter to the faculty advisor and fellow members/candidates
Treasurer
- Depositing money into BAP’s bank account when necessary
- Recording minutes at the stated officer meetings of important decisions and professional meetings
- Sending thank-you cards when appropriate
- Ordering and paying for food during professional and social activities
Controller
- Reconciling the chapter’s bank statements
- Maintaining financial records and backup data
- Submitting weekly reports of BAP’s financial position at the weekly officer meetings
Tutoring Chair
- Attend all scheduled tutoring dates; if certain members/candidates are unavailable to tutor, arrange an alternate tutoring session for them
- Take attendance for all sessions and bring the solutions manuals
- Link students who need extra help with those students who need to complete extra tutoring hours
- Enlist members/candidates to fulfill their tutoring requirements
VITA Coordinator/Co-VITA Coordinator
- Set-up site scheduling and training
- Order materials and software
- Acquire computers and other necessary equipment
- Oversee volunteers
- Report activity, volunteer certification, etc. to the IRS
- Recruit volunteers
- Put site information in papers
- E-file returns and check acknowledgements after correcting any rejected returns
- Mail forms to the IRS
- Evaluate sites and assist new VITA Coordinators in preparation for the position
Public Relations/Social Chair
- Promoting and advertising BAP and its events
- Making and distributing flyers for events such as tutoring, VITA, community service, etc.
- Create BAP advertisement for Rehn Hall plasma screen
- Helping organize community service activities
BLC Representative
- Attend all weekly Business Leadership Council meetings
- Coordinate the flow of information between the BLC and Beta Alpha Psi
- Inform BAP Officers of BLC events and activities
IT Chair
- Update current status of each member/candidate on the chapter website
- Maintain website so all of the information is current
Past Officers
2022-2023 Academic Year
- Shams Khazil (President)
- Loralei (Glueck) Schwenk (Vice President)
- Abir Bakadir (VP of Events)
- Jaiden Sanders (VP of Service)
- Kinjal Patel (Treasurer)
- Mariam Tare (Secretary)
- Lexie Lingle (BLC Representative)
- Emily Biesterfeld (Social Media Chair)
2021-2022 Academic Year
- Shams Khazil (President)
- Mackenzie Piazza (VP of Events)
- Rachel Perez (VP of Service)
- Christopher Johnson (Treasurer and VITA Chair)
- Vonni Waters (Secretary)
- Joao Tobias (BLC Representative)
2018-2019 Academic Year
- Megan Jordan (President)
- Grace Horman (VP of Programming)
- Taylor Eiselin (VP of Membership/Reporter)
- Diamond Garner (Treasurer/Controller)
- Megan Jordan (Tutoring Chair)
- Jared Nicholas (VITA Chair)
2011-2012 Academic Year
- Lindsay Hupp (President)
- Dan Williams (VP of Programming)
- Adam Hicks (VP of Membership/Reporter)
- Diamond Garner (Treasurer/Controller)
- Adam Bragee (Tutoring Chair)
- Hannah Gassman (VITA Chair)
- Steve Vercellino (VITA Chair)
- Lindsey Miller (CPE Chair)
- Methawee Techolam (Public Relations/Social Chair)
- Zac Treece (BLC Rep)
- Joe Reisterer (IT Chair)
2010-2011 Academic Year
- Michelle Rusin (President)
- Joe Reisterer (VP of Programming)
- Doug Allen (VP of Membership/Reporter)
- Roman Svir (Treasurer/Controller)
- Lindsay Hupp (Tutoring Chair)
- Gloria Hernandez (VITA Coordinator)
- Amy Lamb (VITA Coordinator)
- Whitney Schaefer (VITA Coordinator)
- Nate Palmer (Public Relations/Social Chair)
- Vance Sawyer (BLC Rep)
- Alex Shumate (IT Chair)
2008-2009 Academic Year
- Mikah Conley (President)
- Ashley Gibson (VP of Programming)
- Brooke Morgan (VP of Membership/Reporter)
- Scott Wilmouth (Treasurer/Controller)
- Fresnel Houecande (Tutoring Chair)
- Laura Hayes (VITA Coordinator)
- Chelsie Romines (VITA Coordinator)
- Christine Lintker (Public Relations/Social Chair)
- Kurt Long (BLC Rep)
- Brandon Vagner (IT Chair)
2007-2008 Academic Year
- Jason Stalberger (President)
- Mikah Conley (VP of Programming)
- Emily Fitzgerald (VP of Membership/Reporter)
- Lynn Lopinski (Treasurer/Controller)
- Fresnel Houecande (Tutoring Chair)
- Gary Dillard (VITA Coordinator)
- Beau Barkau (Public Relations/Social Chair)
- Bryan Kesler & Emily Miller (BLC Rep)
- Brandon Vagner (IT Chair)
2006-2007 Academic Year
- Emily Fitzgerald (President)
- Brett Stehl (VP of Programming)
- Jarrod Halberg (VP of Membership/Reporter)
- Laura Renauer (Treasurer)
- Enselme Fandohan (Controller)
- Yu Yan (Tutoring Chair)
- Lynn Lopinski (VITA Coordinator)
- Ricky Barr (VITA Coordinator)
- Bryan Kesler (VITA Coordinator)
- Emily Miller (Public Relations/Social Chair)
- Vishal Lodha (BLC Rep)
- Joel Hundelt (IT Chair)
- Jason Stalberger (IT Chair)
2005-2006 Academic Year
- Benna Williams (President)
- Amber Watkins (VP of Programming)
- Asuka Takahara (VP of Membership)
- Michelle Weatherspoon (Secretary/Treasurer)
- Jarrod Halberg (Chapter Reporter)
- Enselme Fandohan (Tutoring Chair)
- Crystal Longshore (VITA Coordinator)
- Bonnie Tennis (VITA Coordinator)
- Vishal Lodha (BLC Rep)
2004-2005 Academic Year
- Lisa Warzeniak (President)
- Paul Oakley (VP of Programming & Membership)
- Anna Ellithorpe (Chapter Reporter)
- Soo Kim (Treasurer)
- Yan Er (Tutoring Chair)
- James Dewsbury (VITA Corrdinator)
2003-2004 Academic Year
- Chanta Thomas (President)
- Marcelo Coelho (VP of Programming)
- LaToya Locke (Chapter Reporter)
- Soo Kim (Treasurer)
- Lisa Warzeniak (Tutoring Chair)
- Nicole Ziglar (VITA Coordinator)
- Kara Hart (VITA Coordinator)
- James Dewsbury (Webmaster)
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
NOTE: We are suspending V.I.T.A. services which were previously scheduled for March 21, March 28 and April 4, due to the campus’ suspension of on-campus courses.
We have had another successful year with VITA including great turnout by taxpayers and volunteers. However, due to the large number of taxpayer attendance, we can no longer accept new taxpayer clients this year. Please visit the IRS website for additional resources to file your taxes free. Thank you for all of your support! We look forward to working with you next year!
We will offer free tax help to low-to moderate income ($36,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. All accounting majors are required to participate in this service, even students who have not taken Acct 341. Each volunteer receives training to help prepare basic tax returns. After training all volunteers are required to take, and pass, an online test.
The VITA program is a great opportunity to get practical experience on how to prepare tax returns. The only way to know how to do a tax return (even your own) is to actually prepare one.