OUR NATIONAL HISTORY

NABA was founded in December of 1969 by nine African-Americans in New York in order to enhance the opportunities for minorities in accounting, finance, and business related professions. Their goal included establishing a national organization that dealt directly and effectively with the many common problems faced by the growing number of African-American professionals in the business field. We pay tribute to our founders:

Ronald Benjamin

Earl Biggot 

Donald Bristow

Kenneth Drummond

Bertram Gibson

Richard McNamee

Frank Ross

George Wallace

Michael Winston

 

During the period NABA was founded, there were only 100 African-American Certified Public Accountants. Today, through the Association's efforts, as well as other interest groups, there are now 2500 CPAs and over 100,000 African Americans participating in the field of accounting alone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUR MISSION & VISION

The National Association of Black Accountants is a nationally recognized organization designed to uphold minorities in the business profession. It enables them to not only build an acumen for the Accounting profession but all professions in the business world. Students joining this organization will develop their leadership skills, learn how to communicate effectively and efficiently, and gain the skills necessary to become exceptional business leaders.

 

 

LOCAL CHAPTER HISTORY

Today, the Pennsylvania State University Chapter has been making strides to increase its outreach on campus and branch out to more majors. Ranging from Accounting to Marketing, NABA PSU is providing opportunities to all minority students pursuing a degree in the business field.