Beta Alpha Psi International (BAP)

Name

Beta Alpha Psi International (BAP)

Legal name

Beta Alpha Psi

Website

https://bap.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Durham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: One-time candidate fee of $85 per member for initiation into Beta Alpha Psi. Annual chapter maintenance fee of $325 per chapter.
2. Event Registration: Registration fees for Annual Meeting ($375 regular, $475 late registration). All participant categories share the same rate.
3. Donations: BAP accepts donations through its website, with options for tribute donations and chapter designations.
4. Chapter Fees: Installation fee of $2,000 for new chapters. Late payment fees ($20 per candidate) and returned check fees ($25). End-of-year late filing fee of $100.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) is a non-profit international honor organization founded in 1919 that serves financial and business information students and professionals through a network of more than 300 chapters at accredited universities. Its core offerings include collegiate membership, an Alumni & Member Network, the Reporting Intranet for chapters, national competitions (Best Practices, Project Run With It), an Annual Meeting, the Executive Graduate Honor recognition, and AICPA Foundation-supported grants and travel stipends.

Product overview

Beta Alpha Psi is an honors organization for financial information students and professionals that offers a portfolio of programs and services organized around member development, chapter management, and professional recognition. The core offerings include the Alumni & Member Network (an online community platform for connecting, mentoring, and recruiting), the Reporting Intranet (a member-only portal for chapter reporting and management), the Executive Graduate Honor (premier recognition for business and data analytics students), and the Career Community. BAP also operates annual competitions including Project Run With It (PRWI), the Best Practices Competition, and the EY Leadership Award. The organization runs the Annual Meeting as its flagship event and provides various scholarships through the AICPA Foundation including Financial Hardship Grants and Travel Stipends. Chapter support is provided through Faculty Advisor Resources, Chapter Resources, and the Program for Chapter Activities (PCA) which establishes achievement levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum). Additional offerings include branded merchandise and regional Mid-Year Meetings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collegiate Chapter Membership Membership in a BAP chapter at an AACSB-accredited university, conferring student access to the Alumni & Member Network, competitions, and recognition programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ chapters on college and university campuses worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KPMGcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor Professional Partner contributing Platinum Challenge Awards (financial awards to up to 10 top chapters annually). Active in BAP competitions and annual meetings. Supports BAP's community impact activities.
• DeloittecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Best Practices Awards at annual meetings. WiFi Sponsor for 2026 Annual Meeting. Active participant in BAP professional development and recruiting activities.
• EY (Ernst & Young)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Beta Alpha Psi Leadership Awards (approximately ten chapters annually). Headshot Sponsor for 2026 Annual Meeting. EY Elevate Competition showcases chapter innovation. Moderated panel at 2026 Annual Meeting.
• Baker Tilly FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Project Run With It (PRWI) competition. First-place teams receive $1,000 award and plaque. Competition connects students with real-world nonprofit consulting experience.
• AICPA & CIMAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation of International Certified Professional Accountants - Major Professional Partner providing scholarships, competitions, and free memberships to support student education and professional growth.
• AICPA FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides Medal of Inspiration Award and Financial Hardship Grants ($85 membership fee waiver) and Travel Stipends (up to $500) for eligible BAP student members to attend annual meetings.
• Becker Professional EducationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity Impact Activity Sponsor for 2026 Annual Meeting. Provides resources and support for student professional development in accounting and business.
• The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerProud partner to advance awareness of the internal audit profession among students and educators, promoting the value of internal audit education and inspiring next generation of leaders.
• BDO USA LLPcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional Partner providing campus recruiting and professional development support. Links students to the profession in meaningful ways.
• AGA (Association of Government Accountants)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional Partner offering scholarships, competitions, and free memberships supporting education while linking students with professionals across government, academia, and nonprofit organizations.
• ProtiviticoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional Partner supporting BAP's cultivation of future leaders. Aligns with Protiviti's values in developing impactful professionals.
• ApriocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAward Lunch Sponsor and Beverage Break Sponsor for 2026 Annual Meeting. Campus recruiting partner connecting with BAP students.
• CBIZminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMobile App Sponsor and Exhibitor for 2026 Annual Meeting.
• CohnReznickminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGeneral Reception Sponsor and Exhibitor for 2026 Annual Meeting.
• Fifth Third BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage Break Sponsor and Exhibitor for 2026 Annual Meeting.
• Gleim Exam PrepminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage Break Sponsor and Exhibitor for 2026 Annual Meeting. Provides exam prep resources for students.
• Wipfli LLPcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTalent Showcase Sponsor for 2026 Annual Meeting. Professional Partner supporting BAP student recruitment and professional development.
• AndersenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLanyard Sponsor and Exhibitor for 2026 Annual Meeting.
• RSM US LLPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExhibitor at 2026 Annual Meeting for campus recruiting.
• Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional Partner empowering accounting students with leadership, networking, and career opportunities. Supports BAP's mission through valuable resources.
• MYOBminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional Partner supporting BAP chapters in Oceania, helping cultivate excellence in accounting and finance students.
• American Accounting Association (AAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost organization for BAP Annual Meeting registration through AAA user accounts. Professional Partner and Exhibitor. Co-sponsors professional development sessions.
• Maryland Association of CPAsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState society partner supporting the accounting profession and development of new generation committed to advancing integrity.
• New Jersey Society of CPAsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState society partner investing in success of future professionals through BAP connection.
• North Carolina Association of CPAsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState society partner providing opportunity to engage with motivated network of future professionals and foster connections.
• ACBSPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccrediting body for business schools - all BAP chapters must be at AACSB, ACBSP, EPAS, EFMD, or EQUIS accredited institutions. Exhibitor at Annual Meeting.
• AACSBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccrediting body for business schools - all BAP chapters must be at AACSB, ACBSP, EPAS, EFMD, or EQUIS accredited institutions. BAP supports AACSB Societal Impact Goals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Beta Gamma Sigma: International honor society for AACSB-accredited business programs; recruits top students from accredited schools, runs chapter-based programming, and partners with major employers for scholarships and awards. Operates the same campus-chapter model as BAP and is the closest functional peer.
• Enactus: International non-profit that mobilizes university student teams on business-related community projects. Operates collegiate chapters globally and is sponsored by major corporations (similar to BAP's Professional Partner model), serving overlapping student and employer audiences.
• DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America): International student organization focused on business, marketing, and entrepreneurship education with collegiate and secondary chapters. Comparable chapter-based structure with corporate sponsorships and student competitions targeting business-oriented talent.
• Alpha Beta Gamma: International business honor society for two-year colleges (ACBSP-accredited programs). Operates a campus-chapter model with initiation fees and member recognition analogous to BAP's structure, serving an adjacent segment of business students.
• Sigma Beta Delta: Honor society for students in business, management, and administration, hosted at accredited institutions. Operates campus chapters and confers lifetime recognition in a structure closely comparable to BAP.
• Pi Sigma Epsilon: National professional fraternity in sales, marketing, and management, with collegiate chapters at universities. Uses a similar chapter, initiation, and professional-development model and competes for the same business student audience as BAP.
• Delta Mu Delta: International business honor society accredited by ACBSP, serving accredited business programs with chapters at colleges and universities. Uses a similar initiation fee and chapter-based membership model focused on business student recognition.
• Omicron Delta Epsilon: International honor society in economics with chapters at accredited colleges and universities. Same chapter-based honors model serving a business-adjacent academic discipline with overlapping professional employer interest.

Others

• AICPA & CIMA: Global professional association for CPAs and management accountants. While not an honor society, it is BAP's largest professional partner, providing scholarships and resources, and represents the professional destination for many BAP alumni.
• IMA (Institute of Management Accountants): Global professional association for management accountants and finance professionals. Functions as a Core Professional Partner to BAP and serves as a career destination for BAP members, occupying an adjacent role in the same student-to-professional funnel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/BetaAlphaPsiIntl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/beta-alpha-psi-international
• Instagraminstagram.com/_betaalphapsi

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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