MEMBERSHIP

Since the founding of NABA's first chapter in August 1970, in New York, the membership has grown to approximately 5,000 members in over 200 active professional and student chapters in major urban areas and at universities across the nation. NABA is divided into four regions: Central, Eastern, Southern and Western. NABA's membership is diverse and includes individuals serving in accounting, auditing, finance and general management positions. Experience levels range from entrepreneurs and senior executives to staff accountants, providing a unique environment for both leadership and development.

GOALS

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. NABA provides effective programs, activities and advocacy, which promotes our goals. They include:
• Promoting and developing the professional skills of its members
• Encouraging and assisting African-American students in entering the accounting profession
• Providing opportunities for members to fulfill their civic responsibilities
• Promoting public confidence in its members and the services they provide
• Encouraging cordial relations among members and cooperative relationships with other professionals
• Representing the interests of current and prospective African-American accounting and business professionals
• Ensuring long-term financial stability and providing adequate resources to implement chapter, regional, and national programs