Our Mission

Our mission is to address the professional needs which enable minorities to maximize their career potential in the accounting profession.

NABA aims to promote and develop the professional skills of all of its members. Encourage and assist students in entering the accounting profession.  Provide opportunities for members to fulfill their civic responsibilities.  Promote public confidence to our members and their services.  Represent the interests of current and prospective accounting/business professionals.  Ensure long-term financial stability and provide adequate resources to implement chapter, regional, and national programs

About the Logo

The idea for the NABA logo was conceived by William (“Bill”) Aiken in 1971, when he served as National President. Bill felt that the primary goal of NABA was to lend a helping hand to those African-Americans seeking entry into the accounting profession, as well as those already in the profession at that time. He was a member of the audit staff of Arthur Young & Company (now Ernst & Young LLP) at the time.

Bill worked with Joan Starwood, the head of Arthur Young ‘s graphics department to create a series of designs which culminated in the adoption of the current logo by NABA’s Board of Directors. Bill ensured that documents were filed to register our logo as a trademark.