NABA HISTORY

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 African-Americans and other minorities in the accounting profession. NABA was founded in 1969 by nine African-American professionals in the New York area who were concerned with the limited participation of minorities in the accounting profession, particularly the number of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). NABA’s founders saw the need for a national organization that could deal forthrightly and effectively with the many common problems faced by the growing number of African-Americans and other minorities in the accounting profession.

At the time of NABA’s formation, there were an estimated 10,000 African- Americans in the accounting profession, of which only 100 were CPAs. Today, through NABA’s efforts, as well as those of other interest groups, there are now over 100,000 African-Americans participating in the accounting profession, of which over 5,000 are CPAs. Since the founding of NABA’s first chapter, the organization has grown to include over 3,400 members in over 185 active professional and student chapters in major urban areas. NABA’s membership includes diverse individuals and careers, such as: entry and mid-level accountants, auditors and finance professionals, senior level managers and executives, firm partners, entrepreneurs as well as accounting, finance and business students.

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.
In addition, NABA works actively with accounting firms, corporations, colleges and universities in the placement of minority candidates for accounting and finance positions.

naba goals

 

  • To promote and develop the professional skills of our members;
To encourage and assist minority students in entering the accounting profession;
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;
  • Promote public confidence in its members and the services they provide;

Provide members an opportunity to fulfill their civic responsibilities;