BETA ALPHA PSI
University of South Carolina
Applications Will Open Again Fall 2021
THE 2020 - 2021 EXECUTIVE BOARD
Peyton Elmore
President
President's Responsibilities:
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Oversees the Executive Board
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Strategically plans for the future of BAP
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Acts as a liason between Beta Alpha Psi and the USC Accounting Department
About Peyton: Peyton graduated from U of SC with a triple major in accounting, finance, and marketing. She is currently in U of SC's MACC program on the taxation track.
Peyton's favorite accounting class: Accounting 403 (Tax)
Peyton chose accounting because... I was oddly passionate about financial accounting and I had wonderful professors that encouraged me to pursue a career in it. It is really the only major that clicked with me and helped me understand business as a whole.
Peyton's favorite thing about BAP: The network of both professionals and peers it provides and the professional skill set it helps develop!
When she's not doing accounting, Peyton loves: hiking, cooking, traveling, cleaning, exercising, spending time with family and friends, really anything to keep busy!
Contact: pelmore@email.sc.edu
Vice President's Responsibilities:
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Organizes Beta Alpha Psi Meetings
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Maintains relations with accounting firms
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Coordinates accounting professional's attendance at events
Brendon Beach
Vice President
About Brendon: Brendon graduated from U of SC with a major in accounting and is currently in U of SC MACC program.
Brendon's favorite accounting class: Accounting 405
Brendon chose accounting because... it is the language of business and is a solid foundation for growth.
Brendon's favorite thing about BAP: The opportunities to network with firms and great people I otherwise may never have met!
When he's not doing accounting, Brendon loves... to hike new trails and read books.
contact: BPBeach@email.sc.edu
Treasurer's Responsibilities:
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Provides financial oversight and reporting
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Prepares budgets and reconciles financials
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Oversees the Tutoring Committee
Sophia Gerstenberger
Treasurer
About Sophia: Sophia graduated from U of SC with a major in accounting and Human resources. She is currently in U of SC's MACC program on the BMA track.
Sophia's favorite accounting class: Accounting 404 - Information Systems.
Sophia chose accounting because... I like the order and balance of accounting and it's a field that provides endless different career opportunities.
Sophia's favorite thing about BAP: the amazing people I get to lead with and the networking opportunities with other students and professionals!
When she's not doing accounting, Sophia loves... baking, camping, exercising, cooking, or watching Netflix.
Contact: sophialg@email.sc.edu
Hannah Smith
Director of Social
Director of Social's Responsibilities:
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Organizes Social, Networking, and Community Service Opportunities
About Hannah: Hannah graduated from U of SC with a major in accounting and is currently in U of SC's MACC Program on the BMA track.
Hannah's favorite accounting class: Accounting 501 - Financial 3 (specifically with Dr. Lipe)
Hannah chose accounting because... I took my first accounting course my freshman year in high school and the rest was history! It's a satisfying job.
Hannah's favorite thing about BAP: The opportunities!!! There is no way I'd be as comfortable with secure plans after graduation without BAP!
When she's not doing accounting, Hannah loves... watching movies and trying new foods - especially desserts!
Contact: hesmith@email.sc.edu
Victoria Jalali
Reporter
Recorder's Responsibilities:
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Ensures Chapter compliance with National requirements
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Reports activities to Nationals
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Manages the website and social media
About Victoria: Victoria graduated from U of SC with a major in accounting and is currently in U of SC's MACC Program on the taxation track.
Victoria's favorite accounting class: Accounting 403 (Tax)
Victoria chose accounting because... I love numbers and hope to help people and businesses properly fulfill their tax obligations.
Victoria's favorite thing about BAP: the people I have met in this organization!
When she's not doing accounting, Victoria loves: knitting, watching Netflix, and sleeping!
Contact: vjalali@email.sc.edu
Wes Brown
Secretary
Secretary's Responsibilities:
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Manages and tracks membership
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Sends out emails with chapter updates
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Keeps board minutes
About Wes: Wes is a senior accounting major in the Accelerated MAAC Program at USC on the taxation track
Wes's favorite accounting class: Accounting 401 (Financial Accounting)
Wes chose accounting because...he loves the structure and organization of accounting and it matches his personality
Wes's favorite thing about BAP: the opportunities it has provided for him and his career
When he's not doing accounting, Wes loves: listening to Katy Perry music of course! Or watching movies that he has seen hundreds of times
Contact: whbrown@email.sc.edu
THE 2020 - 2021 COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Abbey Hudson
IT Innovation Chair
Duties: Analyzes the trends that our chapter is exhibiting and keeps members informed about current accounting topics through analytics workshops and industry podcasts
Fun Fact: Abbey's favorite ice cream flavor is coffee even though she rarely drinks actual coffee!
Contact: aghudson@email.sc.edu
Duties: ensures proper etiquette and courtesy with external relationships
Fun Fact: Amanda enjoys playing golf, baking and spending time with friends and family
Contact: schickla@email.sc.edu
Amanda Schickler
Courtesy Chair
Kristen Boatwright
Tutoring Chair
Duties: coordinates tutoring sessions and tracks participation
Fun Fact: I am a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do
Contact: boatwrk@email.sc.edu
Hunter Strickland
Community Service Chair
Duties: Maintain relations with U of SC BAP alumni
Fun Fact: I was in Cuba when the pandemic started
Contact: hss1@email.sc.edu