Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p In December 1969, nine African-Americans met in New York City to discuss the unique challenges and limited opportunities they faced in the accounting profession. In that year, there were only 136 African-American Certified Public Accountants (CPA's) out of a total of 100,000 in the United States. This group wanted to establish an organization to address the concerns of minorities entering the accounting profession and to make a commitment to professional and academic excellence. The following nine individuals who met that month were determined to "make a difference" and let their voices be heard.The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA, Inc.), is an American nonprofit professional association that represents more than 100,000 people of color in furthering their educational and professional goals in accounting, consulting, finance, and information technology. Professional and student members are served throughout the organization’s 200 chapters around the country. NABA’s membership includes entry and mid-level accountants, auditors and financial professional, senior-level managers and executives, firm partners, as well accounting, finance, business, and IT students. About half of NABA’s members work in corporate America, with the remainder serving in nonprofit, government, academic, and international arenas. Forty percent hold advanced degrees and 45% hold professional certifications. Another arm of NABA is made up of corporate members, called the Division of Firms, which represents nearly 70 African American-owned CPA firms around the country.. }
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- National_Association_of_Black_Accountants abstract "In December 1969, nine African-Americans met in New York City to discuss the unique challenges and limited opportunities they faced in the accounting profession. In that year, there were only 136 African-American Certified Public Accountants (CPA's) out of a total of 100,000 in the United States. This group wanted to establish an organization to address the concerns of minorities entering the accounting profession and to make a commitment to professional and academic excellence. The following nine individuals who met that month were determined to "make a difference" and let their voices be heard.The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA, Inc.), is an American nonprofit professional association that represents more than 100,000 people of color in furthering their educational and professional goals in accounting, consulting, finance, and information technology. Professional and student members are served throughout the organization’s 200 chapters around the country. NABA’s membership includes entry and mid-level accountants, auditors and financial professional, senior-level managers and executives, firm partners, as well accounting, finance, business, and IT students. About half of NABA’s members work in corporate America, with the remainder serving in nonprofit, government, academic, and international arenas. Forty percent hold advanced degrees and 45% hold professional certifications. Another arm of NABA is made up of corporate members, called the Division of Firms, which represents nearly 70 African American-owned CPA firms around the country.".