BETA ALPHA PSI
University of South Carolina
Applications Will Open Again Fall 2021
THE 2020 - 2021 EXECUTIVE BOARD
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
Emily Brown
President
About Emily: Emily is an Accounting major with a Data Analytics concentration
Emily's favorite accounting class: Accounting 401 (Financial Accounting)
Emily chose accounting because... Accounting is the language of business, so I like that having a foundational understanding of accounting increases your ability to branch out into any specific focus/area of business
Emily's favorite thing about BAP: BAP gives you the agency to connect with accounting firms and find internships/jobs.
When she's not doing accounting, Emily loves... Listening to Harry Styles or John Mayer at virtually any point of the day.
Contact: elb6@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
Emily Richards
Vice President
About Emily: Emily is currently pursuing an Accounting major with a Data Analytics concentration.
Emily's favorite accounting class: Accounting 401
Emily chose accounting because... she volunteered with VITA throughout high school and enjoyed learning about the Pub 4012
Emily's favorite thing about BAP: All the recruiting opportunities it offers students
When she's not doing accounting, Emily loves.. to go scuba diving or hiking
contact: emilytr@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
Justin Bogen
Treasurer
About Justin: Graduated from USC with a major in accounting and is currently in USC's MACC program on the BMA Track.
Justin's favorite accounting class: Accounting 406 (Audit)
Justin chose accounting because... It’s a career field that aligns well with my skills and gives me a lot of different opportunities.
Justin's favorite thing about BAP: The opportunity that it gives me to meet and network with both peers and professionals!
When he's not doing accounting, Justin loves... Watching/playing sports, exercising, spending time with friends and family, and watching movies.
Contact: jbogen@email.sc.edu
Director of Social's Responsibilities:
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Organizes Social, Networking, and Community Service Opportunities
Tyler Strauss
Director of Social
About Tyler: Tyler is a senior Accounting and Finance double major.
Tyler's favorite accounting class: Accounting 501 (Financial Accounting 3)
Tyler chose accounting because... I enjoyed the intro classes and I knew I wanted to work for a Big 4 firm
Tyler's favorite thing about BAP: The great community of like-minded people who are all trying to survive Accounting together
When he's not doing accounting, Tyler loves... Golfing and has golfed in 10 different states
Contact: tstrauss@email.sc.edu
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
Sebastian Kley
Reporter
About Sebastian: Sebastian is an Accounting International Business double major with a minor in Chinese Studies
Sebastian's favorite accounting class: Accounting 401 (Financial Accounting)
Sebastian chose accounting because... Everything fits together so neatly and has a set organization to follow
Sebastian's favorite thing about BAP: Finally meeting other Accounting majors after having online classes because of COVID
When she's not doing accounting, Victoria loves: Hanging out with friends, playing racquetball, and swimming
Contact: sakley@email.sc.edu
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
Zoe Kaiser
Secretary
About Zoe: Zoe is an Accounting major with a Data Analytics Concentration
Zoe's favorite accounting class: Accounting 404 (Accounting Information Systems)
Zoe chose accounting because... I love numbers and how organized accounting processes are! I also appreciate the wide variety of job opportunities within the field
Zoe's favorite thing about BAP: Having a large group of studetns within your specific major provides so many opportunities to ask questions and get advice from those older than you
When she's not doing accounting, Zoe loves... spending time with friends and traveling to new places
Contact: zkaiser@email.sc.edu
THE 2021 - 2022 COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Caleb Brock
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: I enjoy open water scuba diving, kendo, and playing instruments.
Contact: cnbrock@email.sc.edu
Duties: Ensures proper etiquette and courtesy with external relationships
Fun Fact: I was born in Lithuania and moved to Charleston, SC when I was 2.
Contact: ks33@email.sc.edu
Kristina Swain
Courtesy Chair
Duties: Coordinates tutoring sessions and tracks participation
Fun Fact: I love to offshore fish, play golf, and snowboard.
Contact: galloyd@email.sc.edu
Garrett Lloyd
Tutoring Chair
Duties: Maintains relations with U of SC BAP alumni and organizes organization-wide community service events
Fun Fact: I workout at a CrossFit gym 4 days a week
Contact: rlmason@email.sc.edu
Rebecca Mason
Community Service Chair
