Beta Alpha Psi at Southern Miss

Save the date and sign up now for Meet the Firms! College of Business and Economic Development and School of Accountancy are excited to host an evening full of networking opportunities. Click the link below to register today! Whether you're a student or a professional firm, this is your chance to connect and grow. Don’t miss out—see you there!

https://www.usm.edu/accountancy/meet-firms.php

The Zeta Mu chapter proudly represented at the Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland, with all seven of our executive officers and our amazing faculty advisor. We had an incredible time sharing how we maintain our chapter’s sustainability and celebrating an Orioles win at Camden Yards! Learning from industry professionals and fellow chapters fueled our passion to elevate Zeta Mu to new heights. Filled with laughter, insights, and fresh ideas, we're energized to kick off the new semester in Hattiesburg. Huge thanks to Beta Alpha Psi International for organizing such a fantastic weekend and for all the behind-the-scenes work that made it possible. We're excited to lead in the world of Accounting and Finance, embodying the spirit of innovation. And as always, Southern Miss... TO THE TOP!

For the third year in a row, the Zeta Mu chapter has proudly earned Gold Status as a Beta Alpha Psi chapter! 🏆✨

This achievement showcases our members’ dedication to academic excellence, impactful service, and active community engagement. We’re excited to continue building a chapter that embodies the core values of scholarship, professionalism, and service.

A huge thank you to our members, faculty, and supporters. Your efforts make this success possible. Here’s to upholding our legacy of excellence and striving for even greater achievements ahead!

2026 CPE event ✅
Another successful CPE to remember, and Beta Alpha Psi can't thank enough all the attendees, presenters, and volunteers who made this event possible! We hope you felt welcomed and appreciated today! USM and BAP are always honored to have accounting professionals spend their day with us!

A special thank you to Community Bank for sponsoring the event and providing snacks for all the professionals today!

We look forward to making it happen again in 2027!

Congratulations to Ms. Julia Bradley who is a recipient of the University of Southern Mississippi's prestigious 2026 Ready for Life Champion Award! 🎉

President Paul established the Ready for Life Champion Awards to recognize and reward individual faculty and schools or programs for integrating career readiness into their courses and/or schools and programs.

Julia Bradley was selected in recognition of her innovative leadership and unwavering commitment to preparing students for success beyond the classroom. Through her signature course, ACC 311: Introduction to Professional Accountancy, she intentionally integrates career readiness, emotional intelligence, communication skills, and professional development to ensure students are equipped for both the workforce and life. As Faculty Advisor for Beta Alpha Psi and founder of the Golden Accounting Affiliate Program, she has created meaningful opportunities for mentorship, service, and early professional engagement. Her leadership of events such as Meet the Firms has directly connected students with employers, leading to internships and full-time positions while building their confidence and professionalism. Collectively, her efforts have established a comprehensive ecosystem of experiential learning that empowers students to graduate not just career-ready, but truly ready for life.

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📣 Register today for the School of Accountancy and Zeta Mu chapter of Beta Alpha Psi's annual CPE event. This year's event will take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and will be held on the Hattiesburg Campus in Scianna Hall and virtually through WebEx.

You can visit usm.edu/accountancy/cpe.php or the link in our bio to register and view the event schedule!

On April 14th, 2026, Beta Alpha Psi - Zeta Mu hosted our biannual Initation and Awards Ceremony.

Congratulations to all of our new members on being initiated into the chapter, we are looking forward to this upcoming year! We also recognized many outstanding members and candidates who go above and beyond to serve the chapter and the community.

Lastly, we officially transitioned to our new officer board. We know this next year is going to be bright, and we can’t wait to see how the chapter will succeed!

Beta Alpha Psi is proud to recognize two members of our chapter who were recognized at the 2026 Founders' Day Student Awards Ceremony.

Deamy Alvarado received the Judge R.J. Bishop Award, a prestigious award at USM honoring a native Mississippian who demonstrates Grit, determination to succeed, and a strong work ethic. Haiden Lowery received the Best Citizen award, which recognizes leadership, character, and commitment to the University.

Please join us in congratulating Deamy and Haiden on these achievements and for representing Beta Alpha Psi well.

Last night, Zeta Mu heard from EisnerAmper! Thank you guys for sharing your insight on valuation and converting internships to offers. We appreciate those that take their time to speak to us and share career advice.

Following our meeting, we hosted our second service night. It’s always a good opportunity for us to be able to host these service nights for our members!

Beta Alpha Psi wants to give a huge shoutout to all of our members and candidates who have been working hard at Edwards Street this semester!

Students have the opportunity to volunteer with Edwards Street in the food pantry and thrift shop. We are grateful for them allowing our members to volunteer and make an impact for the Hattiesburg community! Tag your friends that you see:)