The National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA) was established in 1969 by nine African-American accountants in the New York area. These founders saw a need for a professional organization of minority accounting professionals. Their goal was to establish a national association to deal forthrightly and effectively with the many common problems faced by the growing number of African-American professionals in the world of accounting.
The National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA) is a nationwide membership organization with the primary purpose of developing, encouraging and serving as a resource for greater participation by African-Americans and other minorities in the accounting profession. Our mission is to address the professional needs of our members and to build leaders that shape the future of the accounting and finance professions with an unfaltering commitment to inspire the same in their successors.
NABA is dedicated to uniting accountants and other business professionals, as well as accounting and business students, who are committed to professional and academic excellence. NABA’s goals are:
• To promote and develop the professional skills
of our members;
• To encourage and assist minority students in
entering the accounting profession;
• To provide opportunities for members to fulfill
their civic responsibilities;
• To promote public confidence in our members
and their services;
• To encourage cordial relations among members
and cooperative relationships with other professionals;
• To represent the interests of current and prospective
minority accounting and business professionals;
• To ensure long-term financial stability and
provide adequate resources to implement chapter, regional
and national programs; and
• To ensure that chapters operate at an effective
level.
Since the founding of NABA’s first chapter in New York, the membership has grown to approximately 5,000 members in 160 active professional and student chapters across the country. NABA’s membership is comprised of a cadre of diverse individuals. Our ranks include entry and mid-level accountants, auditors, and financial professionals; entrepreneurs; and accounting, finance, and business students. Approximately 51% of NABA’s members are employed in corporate America, 40% have advanced degrees, and 45% hold professional certifications.
NABA is currently organized into four primary Regional Divisions: Eastern Region, Southern Region (www.nabasr.org) ,Central Region (www.nabacr.org) and the Western Region (www.nabawr.org).
Eastern Region
The
Eastern Region is currently comprised of 10 professional
Chapter’s and over 50+ student chapters. Across
the region, the Eastern Region NABA chapters are recognized
for their commitment to professional development and
community service. Programs sponsored by local chapters
include the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program,
career development seminars, technical seminars (eligible
for continuing profession education credits), student
scholarships, and annual awards banquets. Please see
the “Regional Profile” link in the Home
Page Menu Bar for further information on a chapter near
you!
As well, the Eastern Region fully participates in national, regional and local programs to help implement its goals and satisfy the needs of our membership. Among these programs are the following:
Annual National Convention - The annual meeting of the membership provides a forum for joining NABA members, the corporate community, academia and other individuals interested in promoting the goals and objectives of the Association.
Regional Student Conferences - Hosted by each of NABA’s four regions, these conferences provide students with the opportunity to obtain cutting-edge information on trends in the industry, to interview with employers from across the country, and to network with their peers and professional members of NABA.
On-line Career Center – NABA connects its members with corporate representatives seeking to fill business-related positions at all levels through its dynamic job search/job posting capabilities on our website at www.nabainc.org.
National Scholarships - Over $6 million in scholarships have been awarded since the program’s inception.
Center for Advancement of Minority Accountants (CAMA) – NABA created the Center for Advancement of Minority Accountants to identify, attract, educate, and support talented minorities in the field of accounting, finance, and business administration. CAMA partners with Corporate America, colleges and universities, governmental entities, and NABA student and professional chapters to fulfill its mission through a number of specialized programs.
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The Eastern Region is currently comprised of 10 professional Chapter’s and over 50+ student chapters. Across the region, the Eastern Region NABA chapters are recognized for their commitment to professional development and community service. Programs sponsored by local chapters include the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, career development seminars, technical seminars (eligible for continuing profession education credits), student scholarships, and annual awards banquets.
As well, the Eastern Region fully participates in national, regional and local programs to help implement its goals and satisfy the needs of our membership. Among these programs are the following:
• Annual National Convention
• Regional Student Conferences
• On-line Career Center.
• National Scholarships
• Center for Advancement of Minority Accountants
(CAMA)
Eastern Region Presidents/ National Vice Presidents*
2007-present Manuel Torres, CISA, CISSP
2004-07 Veda S. Stanley
2001-04 Shariah
Dixon -Turner, CFSA
1998-01 James
D. Brown, CPA
1996-98 Jonell Dunston, CPA
1994-96 Patricia E. Scipio, CPA
1991-94 Angela L. Avant, CPA
1989-91 Faye L. Mitchell Moore, CPA
1987-89 Thomas E. Hampton
1986-87 Allen A. Boston, CPA
1984-86 Daniel H. Moore, CPA
1982-84 Gwendolyn A. Wiggins
Sam Stephenson
* - The Regions of NABA were governed by National
Vice Presidents until Fiscal Year 2000, when the
title of the official elected to govern each region
became Regional President.
Eastern Region Student Conference Locations:
2007 King of Prussia, PA
2006 East Brunswick, NJ
2005 East brunswick, NJ
2004 Richmond , VA
2003 Hasbrouck Heights , NJ
2002 Cherry Hill, NJ
2001 Mount Laurel, NJ
2000 Towson, MD
1999 Fairfax, VA
1998 New Brunswick, NJ
1997 Philadelphia, PA
1996 Stamford, CT
1995 Teaneck, NJ
1994 Teaneck, NJ
1993 Bethesda, MD
1992 Pittsburgh, PA
1991 Richmond, VA
1990 Philadelphia, PA