Gold again! For the second straight year, the Beta Alpha Psi chapter at FIU received the Gold chapter designation at the organization’s Annual Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in August, 2015. This recognition, awarded by KPMG, goes to only the top 12 BAP chapters in the world, which puts the FIU chapter in the top 4 percent globally.
“Since 1986, FIU’s Beta Alpha Psi has been relentless in providing outstanding opportunities to the top accounting, finance and MIS students,” says chapter advisor Jimmy Carmenate (MACC ’09). “Receiving the Gold designation once again is a wonderful accolade for the student leadership and strong members in this organization.”
Highlights of the 2014-2015 year:
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Beta Alpha Psi initiated a partnership with Wells Fargo to conduct a workshop on the subject of credit, presented for international students at FIU as well as for chapter members.
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Over half the volunteers in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in the Miami-Dade and Miramar area this past spring were Beta Alpha Psi members from FIU.
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Along with Junior Achievement of South Florida, FIU’s Beta Alpha Psi chapter launched a new financial literacy initiative for kids.
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Also new this year was a partnership with Ernst & Young that enabled the chapter to conduct written business communication workshops on campus.
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Beta Alpha Psi conducted two Networking 101 events this year. Representatives from some of the world’s biggest firms helped members perfect their elevator pitches, prepping for upcoming career expos.
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In collaboration with Career Management Services, BAP members participated in mock interviews by employers such as the Big Four, major banks and consulting firms. Employers noted that BAP members who participated in this training significantly outperformed the general population.
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Community service participation opportunities included Adopt-a-Road Days, Walk Now for Autism Speaks, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk, Toys for Tots and Zoo Miami Clean-Up event.
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Members provided free tutoring to dozens of students preparing for the School of Accounting entrance exam.
