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According to various studies, less than 1% of African Americans make up the Certified Public Accountant ("CPA") population. In 2007, NABA launched the CPA Bound initiative to address barriers facing Black students and professionals obtaining their CPA license and to increase the number of Black CPAs.
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Becoming and being a CPA is a high distinction in the accounting profession. This path, however, can become a mentally, emotionally, physically, and financially draining experience. As.a community, NABA's goal is to relieve some of those stresses. We are all in this together!
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The next phase of NABA's CPA Bound program launched in 2020 is designed to build upon this initiative by further creating and equipping a community of CPA candidates and CPAs.
NABA CPA Bound creates a community that is encouraging and uplifting through and after the CPA process. 

Greetings

Hello and Welcome to NABA CPA Bound! 

Thank you for your interest and commitment to the CPA profession. 

NABA started CPA Bound because we wanted to increase the percentage of Black CPAs! Our program aims to address barriers facing Black professionals and students that may keep them from obtaining their CPA license. Especially after a year like 2020, we know the major impact that can come with belonging to a COMMUNITY. CPA Bound creates and prepares a community of CPA candidates and CPAs through Connection, Preparation, Awards and Support!

This community was created for anyone from seasoned professionals to graduate students. No matter what phase of the process a candidate is in, NABA’s CPA Bound can help get them to the finish line.

Does this sound like you or someone you may know? Join NABA’s CPA Bound community today by completing this enrollment form: CPA Bound Enrollment

More questions, email us at cpabound@nabacommittees.org.

E. ZeNai Brooks, CPA
President – NABA, Inc. – CPA Bound

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Are you a member yet?  Join today.

As a NABA Member, you have exclusive access to a variety of member-only benefits, including:

  • FREE copy of Spectrum, the official publication of the National Association of Black Accountants
  • DISCOUNTS on NABA programs, events, and services 
  • ACCESS to exclusive national and local networking and volunteer opportunities

We encourage you to take advantage of all NABA member benefits listed here!


For more information about the National Association of Black Accountants, please visit us at www.nabainc.org.





NABA Leaders

NABA Founder
NABA Founder

 "As one of NABA’s  Founders, I am very happy with NABA’s efforts around their CPA Bound program.  It is needed now more than it ever was. It is important that every Black accounting student recognizes the importance of getting their CPA certification within two years of graduating college.  The opportunities that having the CPA certification provides in their professional career cannot be stressed enough. Unfortunately, many have come to that realization when they can no longer advance in their firms without having the certification." 
2nd Vice President
Past NABA Board Chair/
CPA Bound Founder
"I am excited about NABA's launch of the CPA Bound initiative. The CPA certification is one of the most highly respected certifications in accounting, finance, internal auditing, information technology, and academia. The CPA certification also opens doors too many exciting and rewarding career opportunities as a business professional working with a variety of individual clients, companies and the government. CPAs travel the globe and work in entertainment, professional sports, and private and public industries. What an exciting time to be a CPA!"

Vice PresidentHerschel Frierson
Board Chair
"I am excited about the CPA Bound initiative, NABA continues to reinforce its motto of "Lifting As We Climb" and we continue with dynamic programs and initiatives that makes a difference."

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