National Association of Black Accountants

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National Association of Black Accountants
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About NABA

• Started in 1969 by nine African Americans in New
  York City.
• At the time there were over 100,000 CPAs in the
  U.S. and only 136 were African American.
• Since then, NABA has been the leader in expanding
  the influence of minority professionals in the
  fields of accounting and finance.
• Today there are over 5,000 African American CPAs
  in the U.S.
• Current President, Norman Jenkins, CPA
• His theme is Achieving Excellence Through
  Leadership

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Goals of NABA

• To encourage and develop the technical skills of
  its members
• To encourage and assist students to enter the
  accounting curriculum
• To provide opportunities for members and
  cooperative relations with other students
• To ensure long-term financial stability and
  provide adequate resources to implement chapter
  programs
• To represent the interests of current and
  prospective minority accounting students
• To market the Association to its members

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Objectives of NABA

• Cultivate interest among minority youth in the
  fields of accounting, business, finance, and
  information technology
• Assist the corporate community in these areas
  with their strategic staffing and diversity
  initiatives at the entry level, middle
  management, and senior executive levels
• Become the premiere professional business
  oriented association in the minority community as
  well as the business consultants of choice to the
  African American community

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Criteria for a Student Chapter

• Faculty Advisor
• Lisa McKinney
• Members
• Full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate
  student
• Major in accounting, finance, or business with
  the intention of entering the accounting
  profession
• Persons who have been employed in the accounting
  profession on a full-time basis are not eligible

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Criteria for Student Chapter

• 3. Membership Dues
• Annual amount to be submitted to the National
  Office (determined by the National Board of
  Directors)
• Chapter may assess its members dues (cannot
  exceed the max determined by the National Board
  of Directors)

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National Student Programs

• Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP)
• Objective is to increase the understanding of
  accounting and business career opportunities
  among high school students from underrepresented
  ethnic groups

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National Student Programs

• Distinguished Collegian
• NABA's highest student honor
• Recognizes NABA students who are making a
  difference in their chapter and their community
• ACHIEVE Newsletter
• Student newsletter
• Circulated not only to students, but also to
  professionals

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Regional Student Conference

• Southern Regional Student Conference
• October 4-6, 2007
• Atlanta, GA
• Allows the Association to bring together hundreds
  of professional and student members,
  academicians, and corporate representatives
• Allows students to
• Interview for internships and permanent positions
• Attend interactive sessions on topics such as
  Developing Dynamic Interviewing Skills, Dress for
  Success, and Transitioning from College Student
  to Business Professional
• Have fun!

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Career Opportunities

• NABA provides great opportunities for
• Networking
• Leadership
• Personal development
• Connects members with corporate representatives
  through the Online Career Center available at
  www.nabainc.org

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NABA Scholarship Opportunities

• Provided over 6.05 million in scholarship funds
  to deserving students
• Offered over 40 national scholarships annually
  ranging from 1000 - 6,000
• Available ONLY to active NABA members

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NABA

• Questions?
• www.nabainc.org