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Kenneth Cooke Awarded Top 10 Financial Leaders Award by the National Diversity Council National Diversity Council, February 1, 2020
NABA would like to congratulate Kenneth Cooke on his transition to Vice President, Controllership at American Express and for being awarded the Top 50 Financial Leaders Award by the National Diversity Council. Ken will accept his award in Houston at the 2020 National hashtagDiversity & Leadership Conference Congratulations, Ken!

Kadian Douglas Announced as CliftonLarsenAllen LLP (CLA) Principal, Higher Education CliftonLarsenAllen, November 1, 2019
NABA would like to congratulate Kadian Douglas, CPA, CISA, on her promotion to Principal for CliftonLarsenAllen (CLA). Kadian has been with CLA for 12 years. She currently provides assurance and financial audit services, compliance services and information security assessments. Congratulations, Kadian!

Uso Sayers Announced as Johnson Lambert Managing Director Johnson Lambert, January 1, 2020
NABA would like to congratulate Uso Sayers, CISA, on her promotion to Managing Director for Johnson Lambert. Uso is a lifetime member of NABA, and has served the organization in various capacities since 2002. She was honored as the 2015 recipient of the National Outstanding Member Award.ﾠCongratulations, Uso!

NABA National Director Announced as Goldman Sachs Managing Director Journal of Accountancy, January 1, 2020
NABA would like to congratulate Sherry Ann Mohan, CPA, MBA, on her promotion to Managing Director for Goldman Sachs. Sherry Ann has been with Goldman Sachs since 2006 and heads business planning and management reporting for the company’s Consumer business. Before joining Goldman Sachs, Sherry was a Senior Auditor in Ernst & Young’s NY Financial Services Office. Sherry Ann tells the Journal of Accountancy that she attributes her career success to hard work, relationship building, and a little bit of luck. Congratulations, Sherry Ann! READ MORE


NABA Lifetime Member Announced as Leggett & Platt New Chief Financial Officer Yahoo Finance, August 6, 2019
Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt has announced that Jeffrey L. Tate, will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective September 3, 2019. Jeff brings 27 years of senior-level finance, operating, and general management experience with The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI. Jeff is a NABA Lifetime Member. Congratulations! READ MORE

One of Atlanta Business Chronicle's Most Admired CEOs Prepares to Retire Atlanta Business Chronicle, July 12, 2019
Milford McGuirt, a NABA Lifetime member who joined NABA in 1986, is set to retire on September 30, 2019 after a 33-year career. Milford has led the KPMG LLP Atlanta office since 2014. In 2017, Milford was recognized as one of Atlanta Business Chronicle's Most Admired CEOs. READ MORE

Members on the Move - Crystal Martin NABA Southern Region, June 10, 2019
NABA would like to congratulate NABA Greensboro chapter president Crystal Martin on her promotion to Senior Trainer for Lincoln Financial Group. Crystal has been with Lincoln Financial Group since January 2007 and joined the New Business Learning & Quality team in November 2016 as a Training Associate. During this time, Crystal has served on various committees including the Employees Activities Committee (EAC), African-American Business Resource Group(AABRG) and the Women’s Leadership Group(WLG). In her current role as a Training Associate, Crystal plays an integral role in the on-boarding of new associates.

Member Wins Association of Government Accountants' Volunteer of the Year Award Association of Government Accountants, June 5, 2019
Congratulations Carol-Ann Boothe, CGFM of the NABA DC Metro Chapter on being named the Association of Government Accountants Montgomery/P.G. Chapter’s 2018-2019 Volunteer of the Year. The theme for the year is “Giving Back to the Profession.” READ MORE

Members Moving Up - Noel Abdur-Rahim Going Concern, June 4, 2019
NABA is proud to congratulate Noel Abdur-Rahim on her promotion to Partner at PWC in the Atlanta office. Noel is an incoming National Director to the NABA Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2019. READ MORE

Shoreside Controller Named Among Jacksonville ‘Unsung Sheroes’ Saltchuk.com, May 14, 2019
Doing good is paramount to NABA member Leah Brown. The community of Jacksonville is taking note of Brown’s pioneering ways. She was honored by the Women’s Center of Jacksonville with an “Unsung Sheroes” award at the Center’s recent Women, Words & Wisdom event. “Our vision and mission are ‘lifting as we climb,’” she said. “I’m most proud of the mentorship program we started last year between professional members of our chapter and students at UNF. This year, our chapter helped to start a student chapter at Jacksonville University as well.” READ MORE

NABA Celebrates Achievements, New Recognition for FIU Chapter BizNews.fiu.edu, May 8, 2019
When NABA Lifetime Member Ken Bouyer looked around his starting class of 130 at Ernst & Young in 1990, he noticed only four other faces resembling his, filling him with doubt about whether he’d made the right decision and could succeed at such a place. Without knowledge of any professional organizations catering to them, the five would sneak off to Houlihan’s restaurant once a month for the camaraderie it offered. “We left at different times because we didn’t want people at the firm to think we were trying to take over,” Bouyer quipped. “I started learning a lot from people who looked like me.” These days, he told student members of NABA from FIU, UM and FAU, such camaraderie is easy to find, thanks to the now-robust organization. READ MORE

Unique Scholarship Coninues to Connect Bloomfield College Students with Alumni Bloomfield Colege, May 2019
NABA member Adebola A. Taiwo '09, Trustee and alumna, spoke with current Broadcast Journalism major, Rayne Russell, on overcoming obstacles, succeeding when others think you can't, and explained why she remains deeply dedicated to her alma mater. Taiwo has established two scholarships at the College as well. READ MORE

Empower Series, Inc. Receives $60,000 Grant From Comerica Charitable Foundation MENAFN, May 16, 2019
Since 2011, Comerica has awarded EMPOWER Series, Inc. and the Dallas Chapters of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) and the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) a total of $272,000 in sponsorships and grants in support of the EMPOWER Series programs. READ MORE

A Business-Model Government and a Future Generation The Eastern Echo, May 5, 2016
“No matter how rich, wealthy, or accustomed you may be, if I can’t hold a conversation with you, I can’t see myself working under you,” Eastern Michigan student Xavier Cheatum said. Cheatum is a marketing major and is in his third year at EMU. He is a member of the National Association of Black Accountants and has helped with several events at the College of Business. He said that if it ever came to be, he would not like working under the president. READ MORE

NJCPA Awards Over $350K in Scholarships Accounting Today, May 2, 2019
“Being able to reward the next generation of accounting professionals is truly a pleasure," NABA Lifetime Member, NJCPA CEO and executive director Ralph Albert Thomas said in a statement. "We all have an obligation to assist in furthering the profession and informing students about what options are open to them if they decide to pursue this kind of a career. Our members continue to exceed expectations in giving back and financially supporting New Jersey students.” READ MORE

Members Moving Up - Kim Griffin-Hunter Miami Herlad, April 2019
NABA is proud to congratulate Kim Griffin-Hunter on her promotion to Managing Partner of the Deloitte Southern Florida market. Kim is a Lifetime Member and Past National Chairman of the Board. Kim oversees more than 600 Deloitte professionals delivering services in audit and assurance, consulting, tax, and risk and advisory. She will drive the organization’s national strategy for growth, client service, corporate citizenship and inclusion in South Florida. She succeeds Peter Pruitt, who is retiring as managing partner on May 31. READ MORE

NABA Celebrates, Hosts Entrepreneurs Cardinal Points, April 2019
Under the air of the Harlem Renaissance, the Plattsburgh State chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants will showcase entrepreneurship at its fourth annual banquet tomorrow night in the Warren Ballrooms of the Angell College Center. Senior hospitality management major and President of NABA Cheyene Richards said the club celebrates its peers every year with a banquet at the end of each academic year. Richards and the e-board chose the Harlem Renaissance theme to reflect entrepreneurship and the economic boom for the black community during that time. READ MORE

Office of Diversity and Inclusion Celebrates 25 Years at Walton College University of Arkansas, April 17, 2019
Ebony Wyatt, director of sales at General Mills, emceed the event. Wyatt, a Walton College alumna, shared her own memories of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. She first learned about Walton College through the Accounting Career Awareness Program summer camp hosted by the diversity office when Wyatt was a junior in high school. Walton College students were also honored for their leadership in the National Association of Black Accountants and the Students of Retailing Excellence student organizations. READ MORE

Events Gives Insight on Impostor Syndrome Cardinal Points, March 28, 2019
The National Association of Black Accountants invited PSUC students to talk about the phenomenon of imposter syndrome with guest speaker Tony Rice II in the Center for Equality, Equity and Inclusion. Imposter syndrome is the phenomenon where individuals constantly doubt their accomplishments despite their success, and are afraid of being viewed as a fraud in their achievements. This phenomenon has been known to especially affect people of color because of the disconnect and inequality that still exists in the workplace today. READ MORE

5 Questions With Lebone Moses Bentley University, March 13, 2019
NABA Lifetime Member LeBone Moses watched her parents —immigrants from Guyana — work their way up in their respective fields. Here, she shares her own journey from Bentley student to public accountant and business owner to new member of the university’s board of trustees. READ MORE

Diversity is About Strength Through Differences - EY's Nicole Felix Featured in DiversityInc DiversityInc, March 6, 2019
Nicole Felix is is an Assistant Director in the Americas Inclusiveness Center of Excellence at EY and a lifetime NABA member. "I was the first in my family to have a career vs a job. Navigating the corporate environment would have been challenging if it was not for the support of my mentors whom I gained through my participation in programs such as NABA and INROADS. As my professional exposure was limited, my mentors taught me how to craft my resume to speak to my abilities and not my responsibilities..." READ MORE

Yolanda McBride Joins Horsey, Buckner & Heffler Horsey, Buckner & Heffler, March 2019
Yolanda McBride, MBA, MST, has been named as Controller for Horsey, Buckner & Heffler (HBH), a minority-controlled accounting firm. With more than 25 years of accounting and tax experience, Yolanda is responsible for the overall accounting and financial reporting for HBH as well as the firm's annual operating budget. Yolanda is a Lifetime member of NABA, where she previously served as National Secretary, National Director and Chapter President of the Philadelphia Chapter. READ MORE

Kathy Waller to Retire as CFO of Coca-Cola Coca-Cola, Febraury 2019
Kathy Waller, who began her career at Coca-Cola in 1987 as a senior accountant, will retire as the brand's executive vice president and CFO. Her appointment to CFO in 2014 made Waller the first black and the first female CFO of a Fortune 100 company. A member of NABA Atlanta, she was the founding chair of Coca-Cola's Women's Leadership Council and supported the creation, roll-out and execution of the company's Women in Leadership Global Program.

Financial Accounting Foundation Trustees Appoint Alice L. Jolla to the FASAC Financial Accounting Foundation, Febraury 2019
The Board of Trustees of the Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) has announced the appointment of Alice L. Jolla to the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council (FASAC). Alice, a member of NABA's Corporate Advisory Board (CAB) and NAB Seattle, is the Corporate Controller at Microsoft. READ MORE

Black Utah Utah Business, February 11, 2019
NABA was featured in Utah Business, as Domo hosted a meet and greet. NABA's first national meeting in Utah was celebrated. VIEW IMAGES

Taking Lessons from the Field to Corporate America Fort Valley State University, February 2, 2019
Fort Valley State University senior Devonté West had no idea his summer internship would turn out to be a lucrative and a deciding factor in where his career would lead. The captain of the Wildcat football team and an accounting major, West graduated in December 2018. His career has already received a jumpstart. West accepted an offer to work with RSM Global, a world-leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services for middle market companies, based in Tampa, Florida, after graduation. He connected with the company at a National Association of Black Accountants conference he attended with FVSU students. Though he was a bit intimidated at first, he soon found no need. His FVSU education had more than prepared him to land a prestigious internship. READ MORE

NABA URI Chapter Continues to Promote Diversity URI Today, January 3, 2019
The NABA URI chapter, part of the association’s Boston Metropolitan Chapter, has enhanced its prominence through its success in the Annual Minority Business Conference’s case competition in Boston. Since the URI group was formed in 2013, it has placed at least one team of students in the top three each year, competing against such schools as Bentley, Babson, Brandeis and Boston University. Because of its accomplishments, URI is being considered for the honor of becoming the first Rhode Island chapter. READ MORE

Survey Shows Mixed Results for African-American Accountants Despite a Big Effort to Increase Opportunities Journal of Accountancy, January 1, 2019
NABA Founder Frank Ross, CPA lead a group of industry experts on exploring how African-American accountants view their treatment in the work environment, and how to improve it. The Center for Accounting Education (CAE) at Howard University surveyed African-Americans in the accounting profession in 2017 and compared results with findings from a similar survey in 2006. READ MORE

2018 NABA News


Code Switching at Work: ‘I Just Want to be Consistently Me’ Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper, December 20, 2018
Black professionals dress differently, talk differently, act differently — all in an effort to fit in, or at least not stand out. Brendon Howell, president of the Indianapolis chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants, called code switching a “survival tactic.” READ MORE

Monroe College Students Win First Place at Annual Deloitte/NABA New York Fall Case Study Competition ABC 7, December 19, 2018
Students at the College's School of Business & Accounting receive accolade for second consecutive year. Monroe College, a national leader in educating urban and international students, today announced that its National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) student chapter won first place at the NABA New York Fall Case Study competition on Dec. 8. READ MORE

NABA Member Appointed to Carroll Center Board of Directors Wicked Local, December 13, 2018
NABA Boston member Antoine Junior Melay is among five appointed to Carroll Center board of directors. READ MORE

Why Companies Can't Be Afraid to Talk About Race Fortune, December 12, 2018
Bärí Williams, vice president of legal, business, and policy affairs at All Turtles, advises companies to “widen the pool” of candidates by sending job openings to organizations like the Association of Black Women Attorneys and the National Association of Black Accountants, as well as other women-, minority-, and LGBT-focused industry organizations. READ MORE

Gatton Students Thrive at NABA Conference University of Kentucky, November 20, 2018
Nine students from the University of Kentucky chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) recently traveled to St. Louis, Missouri, for the NABA Central Region student conference, where UK student Ariel Brent won a $1,000 scholarship sponsored by Plante Moran, one of the nation’s largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms. READ MORE

Feeding America CEO to Speak at Grambling State Graduation News Star, November 16, 2018
Grambling State University announced Feeding America CEO and NABA Lifetime member Claire Babineaux-Fontenot will keynote the University’s, Dec.14 Fall Commencement. Claire has earned national recognition for her humanitarian work, growing up as one of 108 siblings, and serving as Wal-Mart’s former Executive Vice President of Finance and Global treasurer. READ MORE

Accounting: Math for the Real World The Lions s Roar, November 15, 2018
Organizations like the Southeastern Accounting Society, Beta Alpha Psi and the National Association of Black Accountants aim to bring together students in the field and help them find success. READ MORE

She Reps: Sheila Taylor-Clark Featured in The Dallas Weekly The Dallas Weekly, October 25, 2018
NABA Lifetime member Sheila Taylor-Clark is featured in The Dallas Weekly for her accomplishments in the accounting profession and community. A two-time breast cancer survivor, Sheila is the current President of the Board of Directors of The Bridge Breast Network, a nonprofit that provides life-saving medical care to uninsured women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. READ MORE

NABA hosts a second NABA Leadership Development Program University of Louisville, October 8, 2018
A select number of students have been chosen to participate in the Leadership Development Program. The program is designed to give the College of Business students access to CPA firms and local companies while giving them the soft skills they need to be successful in the business world. READ MORE

Greater Hartford Chapter and BlumShapiro Team Up for Student Event Accounting Today, September 28, 2018
BlumShapiro hosted a networking and interview skills workshop with the NABA Greater Hartford Chapter for college students. The event involved nearly 20 participants from schools like the University of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University and was held at BlumShapiro’s headquarters in West Hartford. READ MORE

NABA Announces Jesse Rhodes, Jr. as Newest Board Member NABA, September 26, 2018
NABA is pleased to announce Jesse Rhodes, Jr. to its Board of Board of Directors, as a National Director. “I am excited to welcome Jesse to the Board of Directors,” says Steven Harris, CPA, NABA Board Chairman. “He brings deep institutional knowledge, a passion for the accounting and finance profession and the desire to create an ambitious path forward for NABA to meet our future goals and endeavors.” READ MORE

NABA North Carolina Central University Student Named White House Initiative Scholar Spectrum Local News, September 26, 2018
NABA North Carolina Central University student member Jameerah Ali was named as a 2018 HBCU Competitiveness Scholar. She has been named by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This program recognizes outstanding student performance in higher education. Jameerah is among 63 students honered. READ MORE

Claire Babineaux-Fontenot Named CEO of Feeding America Feeding America, September 24, 2018
NABA Lifetime Member Claire Babineaux-Fontenot will become Feeding America's new CEO effective October 1, 2018. She will be based in the nation's largest hunger-relief organization's Chicago office. Claire is a seasoned leader who has held leadership positions at Walmart, Adams and Reese LLP, PwC (formerly PricewaterhouseCoopers) and in government. READ MORE

NABA College of New Jersey Students at the Forefront of Multicultural Inclusion The Signal, September 10, 2018
Students like sophomore accounting major Antonio Gamboa wanted to spread the messages and goals of their respective organizations. As a member of College of New Jersey NABA student chapter, Gamboa emphasized inclusivity. “As a new club on campus, we want to welcome everyone — not just what our name implies,” Gamboa said. “Half of our e-board aren’t finance majors. We strive to give opportunities to network with professionals. It’s all for the betterment of TCNJ.” READ MORE

Jasmine Barnes Promoted to Audit Officer at Trustmark Mississippi Business Journal, September 10, 2018
Jasmine Barnes has been promoted to Audit Officer. She serves as Senior Auditor – Financial at the corporate headquarters in downtown Jackson, MS. Jasmine serves as vice president of the NABA Greater Jackson Chapter and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. READ MORE

Three NABA Members Among Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting Accounting Today, September 7, 2018
Please join NABA in congratulating the following members for being recognized by Accounting Today among the top 100 most influential people in accounting: Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, Ralph Albert Thomas, and Jina Etienne. READ MORE

FMPA Appoints Linda Howard as Power Agency’s CFO Florida Municipal Power, August 28, 2018
Help us congratulate NABA Orlando founding member, Linda Howard, on her recent accomplishment of becoming the first African-American CFO for Florida Municipal Power Authority (FMPA). FMPA announced the promotion of Linda S. Howard to Chief Financial Officer, filling the position after the passing earlier this year of the power agency’s previous CFO, Mark J. Larson. “Linda’s broad financial experience in our industry, excellent qualifications and strong leadership track record made her the best choice for this position,” said FMPA’s General Manager and CEO Jacob Williams. “We are pleased to add her to our senior leadership team.” READ MORE

Ralph Thomas Receives NJBIZ 2018 ICON Honors Award NJCPA, August 23, 2018
Congratulations to Ralph Albert Thomas, CPA (DC), CGMA, CEO and executive director of New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA), for being awarded an NJBIZ 2018 ICON Honors award, which recognizes New Jersey business leaders over the age of 60 for their outstanding achievement and strong leadership. A NABA Lifetime Member, Ralph is a member of the NABA Northern New Jersey Chapter and a former chapter president. He currently serves on NABA’s President’s Advisory Council, Finance Committee and Corporate Advisory Board. In 2018, he was awarded the NABA National Chairman’s Award. READ MORE

The Whitman School of Management Works to Increase Diversity Syracuse University, August 13, 2018
“Many people are unaware that NABA welcomes members of all races, but that is key to the organization’s ability to bring business students together in a positive, learning and networking environment,” says Professor Kofi Appiah Okyere, NABA faculty advisor. “Together, all members seek to ‘lift as we climb,’ helping each other become successful business people.” READ MORE

Crowe LLP Leader Aims to Boost Racial Diversity in Accounting Bloomberg, July 27, 2018
NABA board member Herschel Frierson is featured in this Bloomberg article on boosting the racial diversity in accounting. At Crowe, Herschel has helped increase this number by building a recruiting partnership with a historically black college in Tallahassee, Fla. As a NABA leader, Herschel has helped organize multiple student conferences. At the 2018 NABA Convention, Herschel was presented with the Frank Ross National Outstanding Member of the Year award, which recognizes someone who is exceptionally dedicated to NABA’s goal of elevating black accounting and finance professionals. Colleagues and friends told Bloomberg Tax that Herschel has personified this mission throughout his career, helping permanently diversify his firm and profession long after he retires. READ MORE

"Take Stock in Children" Helped Melkevia Ivey Reach Greatness The Florida-Times-Union, July 14, 2018
NABA Jacksonville chapter’s Melkevia Ivey, CPA is featured in this article about the Take Stock in Children program, a statewide nonprofit that provides mentors and college scholarships for low-income children. READ MORE

Latesha Byrd Featured on Charlotte Today NBC Charlotte, July 11, 2018
Watch out Oprah! Career coach and NABA Charlotte member Latesha Byrd was featured on Charlotte Today's segment "How to Use Linkedn to Boost Your Career Path'. VIEW VIDEO

Registration is Open for the Fall 2018 NABA Regional Student Conferences NABA, June 25, 2018
Save the date and register for the Fall 2018 NABA Regional Student Conferences. The conferences are located in each of NABA's regions: Southern , Eastern, Central, and Western. The conferences bring together hundreds of NABA student members, faculty, professional volunteers, and corporate representatives in venues focused on the unique needs of minority students pursuing an accounting or finance degree. LEARN MORE

NABA Teams with CEO Action to Highlight Diversity at the 49th Annual NABA Convention & Expo Accounting Today, June 22, 2018
NABA, Inc. held its 49th annual NABA Convention and Expo June 13 -17 in Orlando , FL. The convention brought together more than 2,000 accounting professionals. During the convention, a group called CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion highlighted the need for more diverse workplaces as part of its Check Your Blind Spots national mobile tour. READ MORE

NABA Heralds 2018 Award Winners at National Convention NABA, June 16, 2018
The 2018 NABA national and regional award winners were celebrated during The Awards Experience Soirée at the NABA National Convention & Expo. These members and companies were honored for their impact on the accounting and finance field and their communities. VIEW AWARDS WINNERS

*NABA, Inc. Honors Scholarship Recipients during the Celebration of Scholars* at the National Convention** NABA, June 15, 2018
The Celebration of Scholars Luncheon showcases the heart and soul of NABA — its student members. During the luncheon, NABA scholarship recipients were awarded and celebrated by both professional and student members. Kwame Jackson of NBC’s “The Apprentice”, was the featured speaker. Kwame's inspirational keynote speech helped set the tone for the event, pushing these talented students to achieve their academic and career goals. VIEW SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Jennifer Elder Recognized as one of the Top 25 Power Woman in Accounting INSIDE Public Accounting, June 15, 2018
Jennider Elder, speaker during the CPE sessions at the NABA National Convention, was recognized as one of the Top 25 Power Woman in Accounting by the AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor at the AICPA Engage Conference in Las Vegas on June 13. R EAD MORE

NABA’s Orlando Bryant on How to Retain People of Color in the Twin Cities Rolling Out, June 14, 2018
Orlando Bryant, president of National Association of Black Accountants in the Twin Cities, is featured in a short video talking about diversity and inclusion with corporate partners and leaders and how to retain people of color. VIEW VIDEO

Corporate Backgrounds Inform Couple’s Franchise Venture Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, May 26, 2018
You don’t have to be Italian to love Italian ices. In fact, it’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t. Accordingly, NABA members Justin and Desirae Butler quite arguably have embarked on a can’t-miss enterprise investing in their Rita’s Italian Ice franchise. The overall company has enjoyed national success since 1984 and has partnered with the likes of Nabisco and Cadbury. Add to this auspicious beginning, their combined experience and the Butlers have handsomely hedged their bet. READ MORE

Lisa Griffin Promoted to Sr. Vice President, Turner Entertainment Networks Turner Entertainment Networks, April 2018
Congratulations to NABA member Lisa Griffin on her promotion to Sr. Vice President, Turner Entertainment Networks. In this role, Lisa will expand her oversight withing the entertainment segment to oversee Program & Acquisitions Finance, TNT/tbsOriginals and StudioT, unifying business support under her leadership.Her leadership in the Finance & Accounting organization extends well beyond Turner. Lisa is active in her community volunteering and currently serves as member of the National Black Arts Festival Board and NABA's Corporate Advisory Board. She is also an executive sponsor of Turner's NABA Committee and co-chair of Turner Women's Strategic Alliances Committee. READ MORE

Senior Exhibits Leadership in Academics and Extracurriculars The Ithacan, April 18, 2018
Chanel Underwood, student at Ithaca College, said one of her most rewarding moments was getting funding for members of NABA to attend the Eastern Region Student Conference in Norfolk, Virginia, during the Fall 2017 semester. After she spoke to the dean of the School of Business, the club received $10,000 to attend the conference. READ MORE

Baylor University's Paper Features NABA Student Chapter Baylor Lariat, April 9, 2018
"Being able to relate to the experiences and background of others in the accounting department is valuable to students," said senior Arianna Washington, chapter president. Arianna wants NABA to help younger students get involved in the business school. READ MORE

NABA Northern New Jersey, NJCPA, and AICPA Highlighted by Accounting Today to Award Over $375 in 2018 Scholarships Accounting Today, April 6, 2018
“Helping the next generation is an important part of our role at the NJCPA," stated Ralph Albert Thomas, NABA Lifetime member, CEO and executive director at the NJCPA. "Members and staff routinely dedicate their time to assist local students in getting on track towards becoming CPAs.” READ MORE

Christopher Feazell One of Ten Seniors Named to Ole Miss Hall of Fame University of Mississippi News, April 6, 2018
An accountancy major, Christopher is one of ten University of Mississippi seniors that have been inducted into the university's 2017-2018 Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors afforded a student. Christopher is a member of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College. He served in several roles over the course of his education, including vice president of programming for the National Association of Black Accountants, vice president of the Black Student Union. Christopher plans to pursue a master’s degree in taxation in the university’s Patterson School of Accountancy. READ MORE

Bernita Demery to Retire After 30 Years of Service in Greenville City of Greenville (NC), March 23, 2018
The City of Greenville (NC) Financial Service Director and NABA member Bernita W. Demery will retire effective April 1, 2018. Her planned retirement comes after dedicated service to the City for 30 years. View her retirement announcement.

Jomo Sankara Honored as Advisor of the Year for 2017 Illinois State University, March 22, 2018
Jomo Sankara, Assistant Professor of Accounting at ISU and NABA member received the NABA advisor of the year award for 2017 from Illinois State University. READ MORE

NABA Twin Cities Celebrates Local Millennials During Black History Month Rollingout, March 7, 2018
NABA Twin Cities hosted their 3rd annual Black History Month celebration to acknowledge and celebrate the journey of Black people in America. The event hosted nearly 100 attendees who came to support and share in the experience. There were explosive sessions of spoken word pieces, musical performances and engaging dialogue around issues surrounding the Black community. READ MORE

Kimberly N. Ellison-Taylor CPA, CGMA Celebrated at Scholarship Breakfast NABA Baltimore, March 3, 2018
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Lambda Delta Sigma chapter partnered with the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants to support the Kimberly Ellison-Taylor Scholarship Fund. Kimberly is the AICPA Chairman of the Board of Directors and a NABA member. VIEW IMAGES

NABA Queens College Held Their First Black History Banquet The Knight News, March 2, 2018
At its first black history banquet on Feb. 15, the Queens College chapter of NABA highlighted the accomplishments of African-Americans throughout history. The event stressed the importance of celebrating black history year round, and not just in February. READ MORE

NABA Student Chapter Leads 'Operation Get Home' Initiative with Local Sheriff's Office and 'Divine 9' Bethune-Cookman University NABA Student Chapter, February 2018
Bethune-Cookman University's NABA Chapter partnered with the Volusia County Sheriff and members of the 'Divine 9' to educate and inform B-CU’s campus on how to react if someone were to open fire on campus. The event had over 80 student participants, as well as a demonstration of how to physically defend against an active shooter. Additionally, the sheriff’s department has agreed to a continuation of an “Operation Get Home” series. VIEW IMAGES

NABA Member Named Academy of Finance Chair Hillsborough County Academy of Finance, February 2018
NABA Tampa member Laphil Bowles was recently named Chair of the Hillsborough County Academy of Finance (AOF). The AOF program is designed to motivate students to complete a business-oriented high school curriculum and to pursue higher education. The program is part of the National Academy Foundation.

Authenticity Matters: Being Black in Corporate America The Torch, February 14, 2018
Member Roberta Esther was among panelists that gave students tips on how to tackle the business world at the “Being Black in Corporate America” event hosted by Alpha Kappa Psi co-ed fraternity and NABA. READ MORE

Performance Coach Jeannine K. Brown Helps Increase Confidence Rollingout, January 18, 2018
Everyday Lead CEO Jeannine K. Brown is working to not only boost corporate employees’ moral, but she is also making sure businesses truly understand the value of diversity. While attending an event with the NABA Twin Cities chapter in Minnesota, rollingout caught up with Jeannine to learn how diversity can make or break a business. READ MORE

NABA Twin Cities President Orlando Bryant on the Benefits of a Network Rollingout, January 12, 2018
Recruiting and retaining a talented pool of professionals of color is a goal of the NABA’s corporate partners. It’s also a goal at the top of the agenda for Orlando Bryant, president of NABA Twin Cities chapter. READ MORE

NABA Chapters in Texas Participate in March to State Capital NABA Austin/Central Texas, January 15, 2018
Members from the NABA Austin / Central Texas chapter and NABA HTU marched with other organizations from the University of Texas-Austin to the state capital on MLK Jr. Day to honor his legacy. VIEW PHOTOS

Why Are African American Students Still Not Majoring in Accounting? The CPA Journal, January 2018
George Violette, PhD, CPA and NABA member Carol L. Cain, PhD authors this eye-opening article for The CPA Journal, re-examining the seemingly lack of African-American students choosing accounting as a major and the importance of early impressions. READ MORE

NABA Student Leader Ready to Redefine Social Media with App Zamibia Daily Mail Limited, January 5, 2018
Michael Sakala is a student studying business administration at Wiley College. Currently, Michael is the vice-president for the NABA student chapter at Wiley and the president of the Financial Literacy Club. Michael, and other with Wiley graduates have officially launched a new social media mobile application for the iPhone android called Tell Em’. READ MORE

2017 NABA News

Advancing Diversity within the CPA Profession
The CPA Journal, December 2017

NABA member Alfonzo Alexander, NASBA's Chief Relations Officer and president of its Center for the Public Trust, shares some facts, myths, and suggestions on how the profession can improve diversity efforts with The CPA Journal. READ MORE

Top LSU Management Student and NABA Member Recognized as Rucks Fellows Class of 2017-18
The Advocate, Deember 27, 2017

To qualify, a senior management major must have a GPA in the top 10 of all graduating seniors in the management curriculum,Chris-Annie Joseph fits all the qualifications. She serves as financial secretary for the NABA LSU student chapter, vice president of merit for the Society of Human Resource Management. READ MORE

Lisa Owens-Jackson Delivers Commencement Keynote at North Carolina A&T
NABA Southern Region / NABA Greensboro, December 23, 2017

We are extremely proud of NABA Greensboro member Lisa Owens-Jackson for delivering the Commencement Keynote at her alma mater, The North Carolina A&T State University! #nabagreensboro. #aggiepride VIEW IMAGE

NABA Announces Partnership with AICPA Foundation to Expand ACAP
Accoutning Today, December 16, 2017

NABA announced a new partnership with the AICPA Foundation on Thursday that will expand the organization's Accounting Career Awareness Program. The new collaboration will include grants to colleges and universities that help in the teaching of high school accounting and finance programs. READ MORE

NABA Boston Featured During Ebony Winter Gala 30th Anniversary
BlackNews.com, December 7, 2017

Considered to be the premier event of New England Black professionals, the Ebony Gala brings NABA and UMP together in a collaborative effort that includes the following 8 membership organizations, marking the 30th anniversary of the Ebony Winter Gala with a sell out crowd of more 4,000 attendees. READ MORE

Katrina Haynes, CPA Article on Clients Obtaining a Green Card Featured in Bloomberg BNA
Bloomberg Tax, November 30, 2017

NABA member Katrina Haynes, CPA pens a great article reminding clients to think about the tax consequences of obtaining a Green Card. READ MORE

NABA Student Member Trevis Farver Jr. Open Letter to UConn on “It’s Okay to be White” Campus Event
UConn Daily Campus, November 30, 2017
NABA student member Trevis Farver Jr. pens a letter to the University of Connecticut administration on the “It’s Okay to be White” event that took place on campus. READ MORE

Kemberley Washington, CPA 'Everything You Need to Know About the Republican Tax Plan' Posted on Black Enterprise Site
Black Enterprise, November 17, 2017

NABA member Kemberley Washington, CPA answers how the Repbulican tax plan stacks up for small business owners in an article for Black Enterprise. READ MORE.

NABA Fosters Personal and Professional Development
The Knight News, November 10, 2017
Queen's College newspaper 'The Knight News' highlights the importance of NABA and how NABA is bridging the opportunity gap of students who want to enter business fields such as accounting and finance. The article also highlights NABA's diversity and inclusion. READ MORE

Accounting Reminded This Plattsburg University Standout of Editing a Film
Cardinal Points, November 10, 2017

Prior to attending PSUC, Shiyiheeim Nartey-Tokoli attended a film high school. During that time, he participated in a theater camp, was a part of a Broadway show and was heavily interested in the film industry. As a resident assistant of Moffitt Hall, former artistic director of Night of Nations, the vice president of club K.I.N.K.S. and co-chair of event planning for the NABA student chapter, the double major in accounting and finance is always busy. READ MORE

NABA Member Gene Padgett Helped Form the BPA - They Now Present the 8th Annual Event Benefitting Children in Houston
D-Mars.com, November 2017

Gene Padgett and Carmen Herrera of the National Sales Network started out with four organizations and has blossomed to over twenty in the past eight years. They formed the Black Professional Alliance (BPA). The BPA will present the 8th Annual Holiday Social and Toy Drive. Literally thousands of children have recieved toys as a result of the efforts of this conglomerate of professional black association and organizations. READ MORE

NABA Pittsburgh - A Leader in the Coats & Care Program
WPXI, November 14, 2017
WPXI announced the drop-off location for the Coats & Care program. The program is sponsored by the Pittsburgh chapters of NABA, National Black MBA Association, National Society of Black Engineers and Pittsburgh Black Media Federation. READ MORE

Business College Honors ‘Emerging Saluki Leader Award’ Winners
SIU News, October 26, 2017
NABA member Kendrick Coleman has been recognized by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s College of Business recently with the 2017 Emerging Saluki Leader award. READ MORE

Magic City Classic Provides Chance to Recruit STEM Talent
Birmingham Business Journal, Ocober 24, 2017
Recent graduates and students representing organizations including the National Society of Black Engineers and NABA attended The Birmingham Business Alliance's Magic City Classic Talent Recruitment Project held Oct. 27 at Iron City. READ MORE

NABA Lifetime Member Joins Manhattan College Board of Trustees
Manhattan College, October, 19, 2017

Kenneth Bouyer, Americas Director of Inclusiveness Recruiting at Ernst & Young and NABA Lifetime Member, was recently among five people welcomed to Manhattan College's Board of Trustees. READ MORE

The VA Tech Presidential Scholarship Initiative Directly is a Great Benefit - Especially for NABA Student Members at Virginia Tech
Augusta Free Press, October 18, 2017
Felicia Haynes is treasurer of the Virginia Tech chapter of NABA, and studied abroad in the Dominican Republic this past summer. During her first year on campus, Haynes participated in the mentoring program run through the Presidential Scholarship Initiative, which paired her with a junior from her hometown. She said that experience helped tie her into her university from the start. READ MORE

NABA Members Appointed to Advisory Committees for the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
NABA Press Release - October 16, 2017
NABA is proud to highlight NABA members that were appointed as advisory committee members for the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. PRESS RELEASE

NABA Teaches Students How To Execute A Stellar Interview
The Knight News (Queen's College), October 11, 2017
NABA hosted an interactive interview workshop, led by club president Bensky Belizaire and vice president Edem Ekpe, where guests participated in student led mock interviews, teaching participants what to do and say. READ MORE

Accounting Profession’s Commitment to Diversity Reflected in Scholarship Support for Jenkins MAC Students
Poole College of Management News, October 3, 2017

Jasmine Richardson applied to the Jenkins Master of Accounting (MAC) Program in the NC State Poole College of Management, each received a generous scholarship designated for academically talented students from historically underrepresented populations. She was awarded a $10,000 grant provided by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). READ MORE

Only All-Black and All Women Team - NABA Houston Student Chapter - Places High at KPMG International Case Study Competion
NABA - University of Houston, October 2017
KPMG held the university round of their international case study competition and our student chapter had a group of women comprised of both officers and members compete. These ladies made it to the final round and ended up taking 2nd place. Unfortunately, the regional round will only be taking the #1 team. This was a huge accomplishment for the NABA team as they were the only all-black and all women team out of approximately 20 competing teams. View Team

New Leadership in the Baton Rouge Chapter
The Advocate, October 1st, 2017

Charles E. Dabney Jr. has been elected president of the Baton Rouge chapter. READ MORE

Alan C. Young Elected Chair of MICPA
Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants, September 26, 2017

The MICPA has elected NABA, Inc. member Alan Young as chair of its 2017–18 board of directors and also named other officers and three new members-at-large to the board. Young, of West Bloomfield, is the founder and CEO at Alan C. Young and Associates PC in Detroit. A member of the board since 2009, he will serve a one-year term as its chair.

After Hurricane Harvey, Black Organizations Can Be Life Rafts for Black-Owned Businesses
TribTalk, September 25, 2017
The sustainability of the black business community is often dependent on black social networks. Organizations that are both racially-specific and industry-specific (e.g. NABA) are an important social network tool used to gain business resources. READ MORE

NABA Disaster Relief Fund
NABA Inc., September 2017
If you would like to make a donation that will be designated and directed to our Chapters in the hurricane impact zones for the purposes of community support and disaster relief, do so through the NABA Disaster Relief Fund. READ MORE

NABA Members Speak at the Alabama Society of CPAs Holds Diversity Conference
Accounting Today, September 15, 2017
Students gathered from all across the state to meet and hear about best diversity practices in the profession, with speakers including AICPA chair Kimberly Ellison-Taylor and New Jersey Society of CPAs CEO Ralph Thomas, both NABA Lifetime Members. READ MORE

Milwaukee Member Jon C. Gaines, CPA Uses His Accounting Skills to Assist New Entrepreneurs
On Balance Magazine, July / August 2017

Jon C. Gaines, CPA, CGMA, MBA believes succeeding at anything in life is a bit like skydiving. By Gaine's calculation, it's important to be fearless, ready for success, prepared for any potential setbacks and enjoy the moment. READ MORE

CPE Evolving
California CPA Magazine, September 2017

From nano learning to emerging topics to new delivery methods, the world of continuing professional education is changing—and changing fast. NABA member Okorie Ramsey, CalCPA Education Foundation board president, talks about his term and the future of CPE. READ MORE

NABA at the National Miss Black America Pageant
NABA Philadelphia, August 26, 2017
NABA Philadelphia served as the official accounting team to tabulate points for the National Miss Black America Pageant. READ MORE

How This Millennial Made A Boss Move In The Accounting World
Black Enterprise, August 16, 2017

Black Girl Magic is in full force for NABA member Jamila Abston. With an MBA from Yale in hand, there was no stopping her.
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Randolph Students Attend Accounting Career Awareness Program
Wicked Local, August 15, 2017

Randolph High School students Susana Jia and Daphterlie Louis are among 16 high school juniors and seniors from Greater Boston accepted to a specialized program for students interested in accounting and business careers. READ MORE

IMA Signs Pact with NABA
Accounting Today, August 8, 2017
NABA and The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) plan to partner on joint webinars, speaking engagements and thought leadership content, stressing the themes of diversity, certification and the accounting profession. READ MORE
Q&A with Milford McGuirt, 2017 Most Admired CEO
Atlanta Business Chronicle, August 1, 2017

NABA Lifetime Member Milford McGuirt, Atlanta managing partner of KPMG, has been named the 2017 Most Admired CEO by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. READ MORE

From ‘Wallflower’ to Confident Leader
Journal of Accountancy, August 1, 2017

Journal of Accountancy is celebrating our NABA - Greater Jackson (MS) Chapter Member and Board Secretary, Kimberly Hardy, CPA/CFA. READ MORE

Former NABA President & CEO Appointed to DC Board of Accountancy
NABA Press Release, August 2017

Angela L. Avant, CPA was recently appointed to the District of Columbia Board of Accountancy, effective as of June 17, 2017. READ MORE

RubinBrown CPA Honored with 30 Under 30 Award
CPA Practice Advisor, August 1, 2017
RubinBrown recently announced that Kendrick Coleman, CPA, was recently honored at the St. Louis Business Journal’s annual 30 Under 30 awards banquet. Kendrick serves as a Student Liaison for the Central Region Student Conference of the National Association of Black Accountants. READ MORE

EY Announces New Leadership Promotions in San Jose – NABA Member Promoted
PR Web, July 28, 2017

Constant Djacga was promoted to partner from senior manager. He is also involved in the community and a board member of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) San Francisco. READ MORE

Myya Jones, Detroit's Millennial Mayoral Candidate, Now Running as a Write-In
Metro Times, June 15, 2017
Her resume includes a stint as the president of the National Pan Hellenic Council, an internship on Capitol Hill with Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (D-Mich), and two positions on the board of the National Association of Black Accountants. READ MORE

New Bar Set at National Association of Black Accountants Convention & Expo
NABA Press Release, June 2017
Top professionals and students from the accounting and finance industry gathered for the 46th NABA National Convention & Expo in New Orleans, LA from June 6-10. READ MORE