About Us
The Founding "NABA Nine"
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. Our Founders 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.
In 1970 NABA chartered its first professional chapter, located in New York City. From these humble beginnings, NABA has become a nationwide membership organization. The national and local programs offered are designed to support the overall goals and objectives of the Association. These programs provide support to, and create opportunities for, professionals and students seeking levels of accomplishment in the fields of accounting and finance.
Today, through the efforts of NABA and other interested groups, there are now over 200,000 African Americans participating in the field of accounting, of which over 5,000 are CPAs. As a leader in the business community, NABA continues to create opportunities for the purpose of enlarging the pipeline of African Americans into every level of accounting and finance.
- Ronald Benjamin
- Earl Biggett
- Donald Bristow
- Bertram Gibson
- Kenneth Drummond
- Richard McNamee
- Frank Ross
- George Wallace
- Michael Winston
In 1970 NABA chartered its first professional chapter, located in New York City. From these humble beginnings, NABA has become a nationwide membership organization. The national and local programs offered are designed to support the overall goals and objectives of the Association. These programs provide support to, and create opportunities for, professionals and students seeking levels of accomplishment in the fields of accounting and finance.
Today, through the efforts of NABA and other interested groups, there are now over 200,000 African Americans participating in the field of accounting, of which over 5,000 are CPAs. As a leader in the business community, NABA continues to create opportunities for the purpose of enlarging the pipeline of African Americans into every level of accounting and finance.