Beta Alpha Psi is a national honors fraternity for accounting, finance, and information systems majors, collectively known as Financial Information Professionals.  The Eta Xi Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi was established in 1988 at the University of Michigan – Flint. 

Beta Alpha Psi – Eta Xi Chapter has its own constitution and bylaws that comply with the requirements set forth by the national organization.  The national office also regulates the activities and events in which we participate.  In addition, as a recognized student organization on the University of Michigan - Flint campus, we must meet UM-Flint Student Government requirements each semester. 

Service requirements are a common thread between the BAY National Office and UM-Flint Student Government.  Service projects must have beneficiaries other than Beta Alpha Psi members. 

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is one example of Eta Xi’s service projects.  Each February, Eta Xi participates in VITA for the greater Flint, Michigan community.  Eta Xi provides income tax assistance to the community, while Eta Xi members benefit from hands-on experience in preparing simple tax returns.  In the end, the primary beneficiaries of VITA services are the lower-income taxpayers who need assistance filing forms and may not be able to pay for tax preparation services.   

Our chapter has opportunities to participate in service activities all year, though we recruit and initiate new members only in the fall and winter semesters.