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TAB LE OF CONTE NTS Welcome 3 greetings from host chapter 4 lifetime members 5 leadership 6 new cpas 7 convention planning team 9 in memoriam 10 Letter from the family of Richard McNamee 11 corporate sponsors 12-16 diversity & inclusion article ` 17 2021 honorees 18 Partner Messages 20-53 2
GUYLAINE SAINT JUSTE Greetings NABA Family, PRESIDENT & CEO Welcome to NABA’s 2021 Virtual Convention: Insight! HERSCHEL FRIERSON We are honored that you have made the decision to attend this year’s landmark 52nd convention and you are certainly in for a treat. You have thrived through a pandemic, CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS witnessed a renaissance of social justice movements, countless acts of violence and you are still standing. This is NABA Family at its best. SHERRY ANN MOHAN, CPA We have made a great deal of progress by working together, offering encouragement, VICE CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS celebrating every win and “lifting as we climb”. We hope that you are re-energized and ready to take on Insight 2021 and the future as we move forward toward our new norms. Though we cannot yet fellowship in person, our spirits remain connected. NABA’s first 50 years built an impenetrable foundation of support for our high-achieving members. Thank you for being a part of our journey through the decades. Now, 2021 is the year of transformation. We aim to reach new heights over the next 50 years, and this is just the beginning. We seek to preserve the core essence of our NABA family but now is the time to mobilize and organize into a NABA Nation that inspires action, challenges the status quo and ignites change. We encourage you all to rise to the challenge of embodying what this great organization was built from, helping one another and reaching back to uplift each other. This has sustained us for the past 50 years and this is what will take us into the next century. A special thank you to our Corporate Partners, past and present for seeing our value and investing in our vision. It is your investment in NABA and commitment to our mission that allows us to change lives and uplift the Black community everyday. To our Members - Professional, Student, Lifetime, Faculty, and ACAP thank you for believing in NABA and staying involved through fellowship and fostered relationships. To the founding NABA Nine - thank you for your courage, vision, determination, and the lasting legacy we will relish for years to come. To our Leaders at every level, from regional to national you play an integral role in keeping NABA prospering and ensuring that our members and stakeholders are active and engaged. We hope you will find this year’s convention more than insightful but inspiring – and that you will imagine the endless opportunities and possibilities you can experience personally and professionally through your continued involvement with NABA. We give immense gratitude to you for choosing to be with us over the next three days and we hope that you enjoy the convention and leave fulfilled and eager to take the next step in your career. We are here, present and ready to Engage, Empower, Educate, Enhance and Elevate YOU at Insight 2021 and beyond. Sincerely, Guylaine Saint Juste Herschel Frierson Sherry Ann Mohan, CPA President & CEO Chairman Vice Chair Board of Directors Board of Directors 3
Greetings NABA Family and Friends! On behalf of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Metropolitan Washington, DC PHYLLIS A. CARTER HOST CHAPTER (Metro DC) Chapter it is an honor and a privilege to host the 52nd Annual NABA Convention, also known as the “NABA Family Reunion”. While this decade began with some unique challenges— NABA Metro DC namely the global spread of COVID-19 and the resurgence of the fight for social injustice— we Chapter President also witnessed a strong sense of solidarity of our people as we came together as a community to support one another. As the world adapted to our current reality, our digital solutions have still allowed us to remain connected to each other through this fully virtual edition of the convention. The theme for this year is “Insight”. The word insight is defined as “the capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.” NABA as an organization is insight exemplified—a dream conceived by nine visionaries in 1969 during an era marked by civil unrest and social injustices with limited opportunities for people of color. While time has not changed much regarding social injustices in our society, NABA has blossomed into THE premier accounting association for Black professionals over its 50+ year history. As NABA continues on its next 50-year journey, there hasn’t been a better time to sharpen TANYA DAVIS and develop new skills while leveraging change. Insight will be an opportunity for us to share our thoughts and exchange ideas on how to chart our journey forward to reach new heights. 2021 Local Convention We have an exciting program at this year’s convention that will allow us to reflect upon and Co-Chair celebrate our past accomplishments, renew friendships and extend our networks, and jointly explore current and future directions. To put a conference of this magnitude together is not a small task. To that end, we want to SAMANTHA N. thank the NABA Metro DC Convention Planning Committee for their meticulous work in planning a memorable virtual convention. We would also like to thank the NABA National Headquarters HAWKINS, CPA for the opportunity to host our NABA Family and their partnership in this endeavor. We would like to also thank all the national and local level sponsoring organizations for providing their 2021 Local Convention generous financial support. Lastly, we would like to thank all the convention participants for Co-ChairChapter their contributions which are the foundation of this organization. President Although we will miss the opportunity to host you in person this year, we are looking forward to showing you the ultimate Washington DC experience virtually. We plan to still provide a “Taste of DC” through our mixology and cooking classes featuring Maryland crabs, mambo sauce, and DC inspired cocktails. We also look forward to partying in our virtual concert featuring the local sounds of Go-Go music! We hope that you have a productive and fun-filled time at this year’s convention! Thank you to our volunteers and convention sponsors, without whom none of this would be possible. Your continued support and dedication to NABA enables us to offer leading-edge CPE and provides an enriching commitment to NABA. Regards, Phyllis A. Carter Tanya Davis Samantha N. Hawkins, CPA President Co-Chair Co-Chair 4 NABA Metro DC Chapter 2021 Local Convention 2021 Local Convention
LIFETIME MEMBERS Ms. Jamila A. Abston Ms. Paula A. Cropper Ms. Yvonne Faye Herron Ms. Lebone C. Moses Ms. Patricia A. Smalls Ms. Dwayna Adams Mr. Charles V. Daniel Mr. Jeffery L. Hill Mr. Dana M. Moss, Sr. Mr. Keith A. Smith Mr. Clifton Addison Ms. Rosalind P. Danner Mr. Daniel B. Hobson Ms. Rosheila Motley Mr. Walter J. Smith Mr. Enitan F. Adesanya Mr. Maurice Danner Ms.Pamela R. Hogans Mr. Fred S. Moultrie Mr. Graylin E. Smith Ms. Amani S. Ahmed Mr. Frederick E. Davis Ms. Bavan M. Holloway Ms. Grace A. Mullings Mr. William A. Smith Mr. William Aiken, Sr. Ms. Tamieka J. Davis Mr. V. Reginald Hopkins Ms. Karla Munden Mr. Mark C. Smith Mr. Abdool S. Akhran Mr. Charles E. Davis Mr. Paul Horace Mr. Avery A. Munnings Ms. Margo D. Smith Mr. Ronnie R. Alexander Ms. Sandra A. Davis Ms. Melanie B. Hoskins Ms. Angela Murphy Mr. Isaac Smith, Jr. Ms. Renee C. Allain-Stockton Mr. Shaun M. Davis Mr. Harvey E. Hoskins Ms. Felicia A. Murrill Ms. Catherine M. Smith-Spears Ms. Zuleyka Alleyne Ms. Tanya I. Davis Ms. Lisa L. Howze Mr. Yves N. Mutombo Ms. Janice T. Sparks Mr. Marvin Allmond Mr. Roger C. Davis Ms. Willie Mae Hughey Dr. Adam J. Myers III Ms. Keana Spencer Ms. Antoinette Amoureux Sekou Mrs. Chantel Elaine Day Mr. Albert R. Hunt Mr. Edwin Neal Mr. Thad Standley Mr. Lloyd G. Anderson Ms. Samantha M. DeCambre Ms. Angel L. Ingram Ms. Sydney N. Nelson Ms. Veda S. Stanley Mr. Adrian J. Anderson Ms. Shariah K. Dixon-Turner Ms. Dee-Ah C. Iris-Outerbridge Mr. Leslie A. Netter Ms. Avril B. Stephens Mr. Anthony K. Anderson Ms. Reve P. Doss Ms. Arlene Isaacs-Lowe Mr. Benjamin D. Newhouse Mr. Cecil A. Sterrod Mr. Lee G. Anderson Mr. Marvin D. Dozier Mr. Curtis E. James Mrs. Adaeze C. Nwachuku Mr. Lionel M. Stevens Mr. Roger G. Arrieux Mr. Kenneth Drummond Mr. Vincent James Mrs. Nora R. O‘Garro Ms. Shamella A. Stewart Ms. Faye L. Ashby Mr. Robert C. Dunlap Mr. Clarence L. James Mr. Chris O. Okafor Mr. Dmitri L. Stockton Mrs. Iris D. Atkinson-Barnes Mrs. Angela K. Dunlap Mr. Johnny Jefferson Mrs. Avril J. Okeke Ms. Ebony W. Stubbs Ms. Tasha Austin Ms. Jonell Dunston Mr. Edwin M. Jenkins Mr. Joe Obi Okeke Mr. C. Daniel Stubbs Ms. Angela L. Avant Ms. Betty DuVerger Ms. Kim Jenkins Mr. Tumininu J. Oluyole Mr. Lemar Swinney Ms. Claire Babineaux-Fontenot Ms. Kathy-Ann Ave Edwards Mr. Norman K. Jenkins Dr. Florence N. Onochie Dr. Floran Syler Mr. Jeff Badu Ms. Cordelia Ekwueme Mr. J. Frank Johnson Mr. Eugene Padgett Mr. James H. Talley Mr. Larry D. Bailey Ms. Candice F. Elliott Ms. Gwen B. Johnson Ms. Dorothy T. Page-Proctor Ms. Rolanda R. Tate Mr. Alfred L. Ball Mr. Gregory Ellison Ms. Patricia J. Johnson Mr. Frank C. Parker Mr. Jeff Tate Ms. Deidra M. Barksdale Ms. Kimberly Ellison-Taylor Mr. Michael L. Johnson Mr. Michael A. Parkins Mr. Ronald E. Taylor Mr. R. Everett Bassie Mr. Patrick G. English Mr. J. Barry Johnson Ms. Keeca P. Parks Mr. Micheal Taylor Mr. Darrell Antoine Baxter Ms. Andrante C. Etheridge Mr. Robert B. Johnson Mr. Harold S. Parnell Ms. Sheila P. Taylor-Clark Mr. Ralph B. Bazilio Ms. Charmain Eubanks-Thomas Mr. Gregory Johnson Mr. Greg Parris Mr. Ralph Albert Thomas Mr. Ronald Benjamin Mr. Vernon D. Evans Mr. Mark S. Keener Ms. Kimberly Parris Mrs. Valerie T. Thomas Mr. Earl S. Biggett Mrs. Beverly L. Everson-Jones Mr. Anthony S. Kendall Ms. Stephanie J. Parrish-Chester Mr. Francis N. Thomas, Jr. Mrs. Brittani A. Bishop Mr. Earl G. Fagan, Jr. Ms. Catrese Kilgore Ms. Kerri Patrick Mr. Allen S. Thomas Mr. Melvin D. Blake Ms. Felicia C. Farrar Ms. Bridget M. Kinard Ms. Leslie D. Patterson Mr. Ronald Thompkins Ms. Dannetta English Bland Ms. Nicole A. Felix Mr. Anthony G. King Mr. Shawn J. Paynemiller II Ms. Celia M. Thompkins Ms. Patricia A. Bolt Mr. Cecil E. Flamer Mr. James Michael Kirkland Ms. Ramona H. Pearson-Strane Ms. Mary Thompson Mrs. Monique Booker Mr. Erby L. Foster Ms. Tasha L. Krukrubo Mr. L. Matthew Perry Mr. Curt L. Tomlin Mr. Allen A. Boston Mr. Carlyle Fraser Ms. Latoya M. Lacey Mr. Phillip Pierce Mr. Manuel Torres Mr. William E. Boswell Mr. Herschel Frierson Ms. Marjorie R. Larue-Britt Mr. Tillman Pink Mr. Emmanuel A. Tuffuor Mr. Ken Bouyer Ms. Genevia Gee Fulbright Mr. Wayne E. Lee Ms. Pamela M. Pinkett Mrs. Lucy Jacox Turnage Ms. Gloria E. Bracy Mr. Tony Fuller Ms. Shelley Lee Hing Mr. Mario L. Poole, Sr. Ms. Michele Lee Turner Mrs. Adrian E. Bracy Mr. Douglas T. Gaines, Sr. Ms. W. Delores Lewis Dr. Jenice J. Prather-Kinsey Mr. Alfonse L. Upshaw Ms. Monica Y. Brame Mr. Ryan J. Galloway Ms. Wendy P. Lewis Mr. Ray C. Price Mr. Ray Vicks Ms. Latarsha Brazle Ms. Vernice L. Gamble Mr. James M. Lewis Ms. Starr H. Purdue Mr. Adrian W. Vieira Mr. Odell L. Brown Mr. Fred L. Gamble Mr. Eddie L. Lightsey Ms. Brittany R. Gilliard Mr. Lamont J. Waddell Mr. James D. Brown Mr. Yosief Ghirmai Ms. Leona H. Locke-Dotson Mr. Okorie L. Ramsey Mr. Andre E. Wade Mr. Tyrone Browne Mr. Bertram Gibson Mr. Clarence E. Lockett Ms. Moire L. Rasmussen Mr. Ronald P. Walker Mrs. Sandra Elizabeth Brummitt Dr. Hubert D. Glover Mr. Joe N. Lowry Mrs. LaNita E. Ray Ms. Emma S. Walker Ms. Linda M. Bryant Ms. Robin H. Gordon Mr. Cecil B. Lucy Mr. Ainsley A. Reynolds Mr. George Wallace Ms. Maxine N. Buckles Mr. Norman M. Graves Mrs. Betty L. Maple Mr. Jesse Rhodes, Jr. Ms. Lydia M. Washington Mr. Charles Burch Dr. John L. Green Mr. Phillip Mark Mr. Harry J. Richards Mr. Chester N. Watson Mr. William L. Byrd Ms. Verna A. Greer Ms. Crystal Daniell Martin Ms. Victoria Richardson Mr. Timothy S. Watson Mr. Willie Edward Carrington Mr. Derric A. Gregory Dr. Lawrence T. Mathews Ms. Avis Monica Riley Mr. Donald R. White Ms. Patricia J. Carter Ms. Kim Griffin-Hunter Mr. Roderick L. Mayo Mr. Troy A. Robinson Ms. Anne R. White Dr. Deborah D.G. Carter Mr. Austin B. Groom Ms. Yolanda E. McBride Mr. J. Edward Robinson Ms. Gwendolyn A. Wiggins-Walcott Mr. Charles D. Carter Ms. Linda Guyden Mr. Milford W. McGuirt Mr. Derrick A. Roman Ms. Maria D. Wiley Ms. Ruby Cato Mr. Bennie L. Hadnott Mrs. Tina O. McIntyre Mr. Michael K. Ross Mr. Roger A. Williams Mr. Richard J. Caturano Ms. Ann-Marie Hammond Mr. James C. McIntyre Mr. Frank K. Ross Ms. L. Anne Williams Ms. Millicent Y. Chancellor Ms. Brenda C. Hammond Ms. Barbara A. Mckinzie Ms. Janine P. Rouson Mr. James Thomas Williams Mr. Marvin R. Chiddick Mr. Thomas E. Hampton Mr. Jimmy McMillian Ms. April L. Royster Ms. Chrisalle M. Williams Ms. Paula H. Cholmondeley Mr. Eugene S. Hampton II Mr. Richard McNamee Ms. Michelle Lynne Royster Mr. Humphrey O‘Neil Williams Ms. Sheila W. Clark Ms. Donna Hankins Mr. Thomas W. McRae Ms. Greta J. Russell Mr. George S. Willie Mr. William B. Coleman Mr. B. Aubrey Harrell Mr. Hassan Miah Ms. Deatrice D. Russell-Tyner Dr. Veronda F. Willis Ms. Brenda J. Coleman Mr. Calvin Harris Jr. Mr. George L. Miles Mr. Ray Sanders Mrs. Carol A. Wilson Mr. Ronald J. Coleman Mrs. Arica Harris Mr. Mark Miller Ms. Uso Natassa Sayers Mr. John F. Wilson Mr. Malcomb D. Coley Mr. Steven L. Harris Mr. Kevin L. Miller Ms. Patricia E. Scipio Mrs. Freida M. Winkfield Shaw Mr. Paul H. Colin Mr. David B. Harrison Mr. Judson Mitchell Ms. Carolyn Scott Mr. Michael R. Winston Mr. Gregory Collins Mr. David E. Harrison Mr. Bert Mitchell Ms. Victoria L. Seay Mr. Daniel E. Worrell Ms. Charlotte Louise Comer Ms. Tiffany D. Harrison Ms. Faye L. Mitchell Moore Mr. Johnny F. Session Ms. Kelli S. Wright Ms. Anita T. Conner Ms. Angela R. Haskell Ms. Sherry-Ann Stacy Mohan Mr. Dave A. Sewell Ms. Tiana D. Wynn Mr. Kenneth E. Cooke Mrs. Yolanda Hemphill Mr. Gairy R. Moore Mr. Tadeo F. Silva Ms. Ida E. Yarbrough Mr. Raymond A. Cooper Ms. Linda Ornsby Hendricks Mr. Daniel H. Moore Mr. Brainard C. Simpson Mr. Robert G. Young Ms. Donna M. Cooper Mr. Roland K. Hendricks Ms. Wanda H. Moore Mr. Carl P. Simpson Ms. Deborah A. Cowan Ms. She-Lia Henry Ms. Tysheba L. 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NABA LEADERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS HERSCHEL FRIERSON SHERRY ANN MOHAN, CPA JESSE RHODES JR. NOEL ABDUR-RAHIM, CPA, MS CHAIRMAN VICE-CHAIR TREASURER S E C R E TA R Y REGIONAL PRESIDENTS JAYNITSA PAUL, CPA RAUTZ MARC ZENAI BROOKS, CPA YVES AMANI SOUTHERN REGIONAL EASTERN REGIONAL CENTRAL REGIONAL WESTERN REGIONAL PRESIDENT PRESIDENT PRESIDENT PRESIDENT NATIONAL DI R EC TOR S USO SAYERS, MBA TYSHEBA MORGAN, CPA, CIA DURRAN Z. DUNN, CPA, CIA TASHA AUSTIN NATIONAL DIRECTOR NATIONAL DIRECTOR NATIONAL DIRECTOR NATIONAL DIRECTOR 6
CONG R ATU L ATION S TO TH E NABA MEMBERS WHO HAVE EARNED THEIR CPA LICENSE MALEKA ADEBAYO ATIENO KABWE KAREN AJAYI KOSAMU KASONSO OYIN AKINDELE SHERITA KITTRELL NIKKI BAKER CAYOSHA MATHIS KHADIJA BINGHAM C‘ARA MCCREA ZENAI BROOKS MINOWA MELVIN JONATHAN CARSON ANDREW MUTALE NILES BURDELL MOYOSORE OLUYINKA ROBYN CHIN NAIL AH OWENS-JOHNSON ANGELIQUE CRAWFORD MOURGHAN REED KIARA EALY APRIL ROBINSON SANKUNG FOFANA OMAR SADOU CARMEN GILLS VERONICA SMITH-CHRISTIAN SHAUNA-KAY HARRIS ANGEL STALLINGS CIERA HAYNES CLARENCIA TAYLOR ELISABETH HILAIRE ALEXANDRA WILLIAMS KATE KABAHUMA 77
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IN MEMORIAM Many of the opportunities and successes for Black professionals in the accounting profession today were paved by NABA trailblazers who are no longer with us. We honor those legacy trailblazers and difference-makers, not just for what they have done for the NABA community, but for Black professionals and the profession at large. Harold Solomon Parnell, Jr. Aug 9, 1943 – May 11, 2021 Houston Chapter Gary Lamont Burke October 4, 1955 - November 19, 2020 Baltimore Chapter Everett Roosevelt Bassie July 5, 1952 - May 31, 2020 Houston Chapter Anne R. White March 25, 1941 - September 11, 2020 Philadelphia Chapter 10
It is with our deepest sorrow to inform you of the death of one our beloved founders, Richard McNamee. No words can adequately express our sadness at Richard’s death or our gratitude for the work he has done in our community. Richard McNamee passed away on April 9, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan due to COVID-19. We will honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to continuing the work he loved so much. “My father advised me to never let money be the deciding factor in what I chose to do or not to do. He said “money will always be there. Relationships, experiences, opportunities, that’s what we base our decisions on ”. I grew up very confident knowing that I was loved by my father.“ – Terri McNamee Jenkins BOARD OF DIRECTORS In 1969, Richard and eight of his colleagues founded the National Association of Black Herschel Frierson Accounts (NABA) was founded in New York. In that year, there were only 136 African-American Chairman Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) out of a total of 100,000 in the United States. The NABA founders wanted to establish an organization to address the concerns of minorities entering Sherry Ann Mohan, CPA the accounting profession and to make a commitment to professional and academic Vice Chair excellence. Richard had pride in co-founding NABA, he once stated, “ We didn’t have to sell NABA – everyone knew it was important to belong.” The McNamee family are grateful to NABA Jesse Rhodes Jr. for honoring the founders during the June 2019 Convention. As a family, they attended that Treasurer celebration in Las Vegas. Richard was very appreciative of the nod, however, he was more concerned that Eleanor Holmes- Norton, who in his opinion, made it possible for those 9 Noel Abdur-Rahim, CPA, MS Black men to do what they did, be acknowledged as well. Secretary “Richard was a brilliant accountant and was very involved with NABA during his career. He Steven L. Harris, CPA, CGMA was the ultimate professional and was also noted for his work ethic and the great looking Immediate Past Board Chairman business suits that he wore. He mentored many upcoming accountants and CPA’s. He was always willing to share a story, a word of advice or encouragement. He was loved by his clients REGIONAL PRESIDENTS and admired by his peers.” – Greg Terrell, former business partner Jaynitsa Paul, CPA There wasn’t a home going service due to COVID-19 restrictions. Richard leaves behind 3 Southern Regional President sisters Doroi, Rhoda and Sydna, his daughters Terri and Elizabeth, son Richard, grandson Ryan, son in-laws Robert and Zane and multiple loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Rautz Marc “Uncle Richard was the textbook case study in Black excellence. He overcame many obstacles Eastern Regional President to accomplish so much and yet, never forgot where he came from. He always treated his mother like a queen. “ – Charisse Turner, niece ZeNai Brooks, CPA Central Regional President Richard McNamee‘s family will not let this virus rob him from continuing his life mission. We will establish an annual NABA scholarship in his name, acknowledging a student member who Yves Amani exemplifies his legacy of achieving academic excellence and a dedication to assisting Black- Western Regional President owned businesses that can’t always pay that invoice in-full. NATIONAL DIRECTORS Please stay healthy, stay safe, stay strong. Uso Sayers, MBA In service, The family of Richard McNamee Tysheba Morgan, CPA, CIA Durran Z. Dunn, CPA, CIA Tasha Austin www.NABAInc.org 11
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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IS A MAR ATHON , NOT A S PR I NT By Herschel Frierson, Principal, Crowe LLP May 21, 2020 Accounting firms that foster environments U N DE RSTAN DI NG TH E that encourage people to bring their BUSINESS CASE authentic selves to work can reap significant value. Wholeheartedly Prioritizing D&I in the workplace is the right thing to embracing employees for who they are creates a more do, but a strong business case it also exists. Building a engaged and exciting environment for solving clients’ workforce that includes, supports, and promotes people problems, and building a diverse workforce creates a of color, women, LGBTQ workers, people from different stronger organization. Diversity and inclusion is vital to a generations, and individuals with disabilities results in a firm’s success, but it takes time to develop a D&I strategy. stronger organization. DEFINING THE D&I DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IS NORTH STAR VITAL TO A FIRM’S SUCCESS, BUT IT TAKES TIME TO Instilling diversity and inclusion into the DNA of a firm is a DEVELOP A D&I STRATEGY. long-term initiative, so where is the best place to start? A true commitment starts from the top. Not only do more diverse teams bring a wider perspective to the table, but they demonstrate a firm’s commitment Firm leadership should be intentional about its D&I to D&I, which clients and prospects value. Ultimately, “North Star,” or ultimate goal. What is the firm trying to diverse and inclusive environments add value that can achieve? How does this goal align with the firm’s culture lead to new clients, new ways to solve problems, and new and values? revenue sources. Further, research shows that diverse and inclusive organizations tend to fare better during Every firm’s North Star will look a little different, but no recessions. matter the form it takes, leadership support of the D&I strategy is critical. Firm leadership should make diversity This article originally appeared in Accounting Today. and inclusion an explicit top priority, and it should Click here to read the full article. champion initiatives and measure progress. In this way, leadership can help build a foundation that resonates with the entire firm. 17
NABA IS PROUD TO RECOGNIZE OUR 2021 HONOREES NABA FOUNDERS LIFETIME MEMBERS 2021 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS 2021 AWARD RECIPIENTS NEW CPAs TO SEE A LIST OF OUR AWARD WINNERS CLICK HERE OR VISIT N A B AV I R T UA L AWA R D S . C O M CON G R ATU L ATION S 18
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