What is Beta Alpha Psi and what is its role at the University of Kentucky?

The answer may be more complicated than you think. Beta Alpha Psi is an honorary accounting fraternity whose well-defined purposes are shared by over 200,00 members from 250 chapters across the nation.

First, Beta Alpha Psi recognizes students who have excelled scholastically, especially within the accounting curriculum.

Second, Beta Alpha Psi sponsors programs designed to prepare students to move into the professional world. In these programs, members interact with practicing accountants in professional and social environments.

Third, Beta Alpha Psi serves its members, other accounting students, campus organizations, and the community.

Finally, Beta Alpha Psi provides opportunities to interact socially with professionals in the field and with other members.

Because Beta Alpha Psi fills so many needs, the fraternity has earned an excellent reputation among accounting practitioners and academicians.