About Us
December 1969, nine African Americans met in New York City to discuss the unique challenge 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 determine to "make a difference" and let their voices be heard.
Ronald Benjamin Earl Biggot Berthram Gobson Frank Ross Richard McNamee Michele Winston Kenneth Drummond George Wallace Donald Bristow
In 1970 NABA chartered it's first professional chapter, located in New York City. From these humble beginnings, NABA has become a nationwide membership organization. The goals of the Association include, but are not limited to, the following:
To Represent the interests of current and prospective minority professionals
To encourage and assist minority students in entering the accounting profession
To promote and develop the professional skills of our members
To provide opportunities for members to fulfill their civic responsibilities
To ensure long-term financial stability and provide adequate resources to implement chapter, regional, and national programs.
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 various fields of accounting and finance.
LOCAL HISTORY
In 1984, ten individuals led by founding president Winsome Jean, decided to continue the commitment of NABA in Austin by chartering the beginning of the Austin Cen-Tex Chapter. The commitment continued through the leadership of Debra Shaw, Michael Dunn, Shelby Jones-Starkes, , Michael Harris, Suzon Holmes, Celia Thompkins, Maxine Buckles, Daphne Jimerson and to our current president Roger Davis.