Beta Alpha Psi at the University of Washington in Seattle

Who We Are

Mission Statement:
Beta Alpha Psi is the premier international honor and service organization for financial and business information students and professionals. We inspire and support excellence by:

  • Encouraging the study and practice of accounting, finance, business technology, and analytics.

  • Providing opportunities for service, professional development, and interaction with financial professionals.

  • Fostering lifelong ethical, social, and public responsibility.

Why Join BAP?

Benefits of Membership:

  • Professional Development: Resume writing, interview prep, leadership skills, and more.

  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals from CPA firms, Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies.

  • Social Connections: Build lasting friendships with fellow accounting, finance, and information systems students.

  • Scholarships & Recognition: Gain access to awards, internships, and career advancement opportunities.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to apply, you must:

  • Be a UW student studying accounting, finance, or information systems

  • Have completed ACCTG 215 and ACCTG 225

  • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Application Timeline:

  • Applications open early Autumn Quarter and early Winter Quarter

  • No new applications accepted in Spring or Summer

If your major is outside of these areas but you’re interested, email our Chapter President to discuss your options: president.uwbap@gmail.com

Get connected

Faculty Advisor:   Tom Phillips at tomph@uw.edu

Chapter President:  Aishreen Deol at president.uwbap@gmail.com

Chapter Instagram Link:   https://www.instagram.com/uw.bap/

BAP National Office: https://www.bap.org/

BAP regularly participates in the Registered Student Organization (RSO) Fair, which occurs during the first week of school.  If you’d like to chat 1:1 with one of our BAP Officers, come on by the BAP table.     

Alumni Quotations

“BAP provided me with many opportunities for professional development including practice with networking, critical thinking through case competitions, public speaking, and team leadership through community service. These are all important skills in my career in public accounting, and I’m appreciative that my experience in BAP helped me develop these skills during college.” - Lauren Jones Atkinson, Assurance Senior Manager at EY