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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. ==Mission== NABA’s motto is “Lifting As We Climb,” which is embodied in its official logo depicting two interlocked hands, with one pulling the other up. The image denotes both the political struggle the organization faced at its founding and the goal of helping future generations of accounting professionals. The organization came into existence during a period of time in which blacks and other minorities faced obstacles in being recognized and being promoted in the profession. It became a vehicle through which minority professionals could be assisted as they climbed the corporate ladder, obtained the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, and prepared for partnership in top firms. Moreover, the organization’s operating model encourages veteran professionals to incubate and mentor students entering the profession. Through a number of programs and partnerships with like-minded organizations, conferences, publications, as well as advocacy, NABA aims to: * Promote and develop the professional skills of members * Groom college students entering the accounting profession and attract younger students to the profession * Provide opportunities for members to fulfill their civic responsibilities * Promote public confidence in members, their credentials, and the professional services they provide * Represent the interests of members in educational, political, and social domains * Ensure long-term financial stability and provide adequate resources for chapter, regional, and national programs 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「National Association of Black Accountants」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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