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Trick or Treat!
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The Treat?   Renew your membership to continue receiving benefits, including: 
  • Networking with accounting and financial thought leaders in the black community
  • Top quality national and local CPE and professional development programs
  • Eligibility to apply for a variety of scholarships
  • Discounted registration for the 2016 National Convention & Expo and chapter events

 

The Trick?  Professional Members must be current to vote

In order for professional members to vote in NABA's 2016 leadership elections, your membership must be a current.

Renew Your Membership Today


NABA News & Views
Headshot - Kimberly Ellison-Taylor
Congratulations Kimberly Ellison-Taylor
 
Fiscal 2016 has seen a historic moment for one of our NABA members from the Baltimore Chapter - Kimberly Ellison-Taylor. Kimberly is a Director in Oracle's Global Industry Solutions Group and last week she became the first black Vice Chair of the AICPA Board of Directors.  Congratulations Kimberly!!  Read more 
  Introducing Jina Etienne, CPA, CGMA, NABA's new President & CEO
 
On September 17, Jina Etienne, CPA, CGMA joined NABA, Inc., as our new President & CEO. 
She is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the national office, and provides strategic direction and leadership for the organization. Read more 
A Celebration of Lifelong Learning: A tribute to Rachelle Elizabeth Carraway

I was so inspired and moved by a tribute given during the Scholarship Luncheon at the 2015 West Coast Western Regional Student Conference that I reached out to the speaker and asked if we could share his remarks with our membership. The tribute is sweet, full of love and inspiring. I'd tell you more, but that would spoil the surprise. Read more
Blue Ribbon Initiative Ties Information to Impact

On October 1, 2015, NABA opened nominations for its inaugural Top Workplace for Black Accountants. This first of its kind search for the best diversity and inclusion practices is part of a much bigger research project called the Blue Ribbon Initiative.   
Read more      
Working at NIKE is more than a job choice [Blog]

I had the distinct pleasure of joining the NIKE HR/Recruitment team at their headquarters campus in Portland, Oregon, for a day filled with informative tours, introductions to senior leadership and even the occasional Lebron James sighting!    Read more

Love where you work? Nominate Your Company Today!
Hurry - Nominations Close October 31st
NABA is on the hunt for the top places for black professionals to work in the fields of accounting and finance. Nominations are now open! Love where you work? Know of a company worthy of recognition? Nominate them today! Winners will be announced in a special edition of the NABA Spectrum next and recognized at National Convention & Expo in June, 2016.


Member Spotlight

Congratulations to Samuel Pambah, Immediate Past President - Boston Chapter, for his recent promotion to Partner at KPMG in the Chicago office.

 

MSNBC names past NABA board member Arica Harris as a Grow Your Value finalist.

 

Congratulations to former NABA Baltimore Chapter President, Karlo Young, who was recently named one of DiversityMBA Magazine's Top 100 Under 50 Executive & Emerging Leaders.

 

Congratulations to Dr. Jan Williams (Baltimore Chapter) for being named one of the 2015 "Women to Watch" as an Experienced Leader by the Maryland Association of CPAs. 


                     Looking for your next opportunity? 
                        
                                Here's a bright idea! 

Log into our Online Career Center and find your next role in three easy steps:
  1. Update your resume
  2. Review latest job postings HERE 
  3. Create an account and upload your resume
Don't forget - You can submit your resume when you register for the 2016 NABA National Convention & Expo! So have it ready! Registration opening soon! Having trouble tweaking your resume? Let us help you!

Save the Dates
2016 NABA National Convention & Expo, June 22-24, 2016
The Diplomat Resort, Hollywood, Florida
Registration opening soon!

2016 Central Region Student Conference, Sept. 22 - 24, 2016
Milwaukee, WI
  
2016 Eastern Region Student Conference, Sept. 29 - Oct 1, 2016
Pittsburg, PA
  
2016 Southern Region Student Conference, Sept. 29 - Oct 1, 2016
Atlanta, GA

Check the Regional websites for local events and networking opportunities near you!

 
            

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