Black Professionals In Accounting

What's up peeps!

What's going on for the holiday weekend? I'm looking forward to some backyard bbq, relaxing tunes, and college football. What about y'all???

Considering a move to Myrtle Beach. Can anyone share any pros/cons? Best neighborhoods (max $650k). Not concerned about job change as I am a permanent remote worker (have HR approval and am now an in… more

How did the promotion/raise/bonus season go for you all? Honestly, wasn't expecting much myself, but got no/5%/4%.

Hey y’all! Curious everyone’s take on this. I find that I have a hard time not calling people out on BS. Whether it is partners, staff, whatever. Situations that although are unfair to me, me callin… more

Does your company observe Juneteenth?

We’re less than a week away from the NABA convention and I’m excited to connect with and see many of you there!

Who else is going to NABA in Vegas this year?

Hello. I’m an international student. I’m currently looking for a job or an internship using my Optional Practical Training (OPT) which ends 12/31/2024. I was not lucky enough realize that my Master pr… more

This isn’t an accounting issue but I wanted the opinion of my people. Would you buy a real diamond or a lab one for your significant other? How much should I really be spending on a ring ? I ask beca… more

How has your firm celebrated BHM? Seems like it was completely forgotten and budgets cut yet the Lunar New Year is still being celebrated in the offices.

Which location., city/office has the most black professionals?

Being in CA, I rarely see a black professional in our office.

Saw One Love. I thought it was a great look into Bob Marley and what made him what he became.

Accounting Consulting Opportunity – Looking for audit/controller experience

If you still like client service, but want a better work-life balance, without sacrificing your future, I have to recommend o… more

Do you all have business development expectations for how much business you need to generate each year?

Hello I am applying for EY faas in McLean, VA. Any pointers or items I should be aware of. I have tried to gain access to big 4 with no luck. I will send my application now. Amy advice or help would b… more

Hello. I’m an international student currently interning at Grant Thornton’s (GT) in Houston Tx on a one year Optional Practical Training (OPT). I wonder if any of you know of accounting firms willing … more

Anyone from Minneapolis?

Can anyone recommend quality job search engines outside of LinkedIn?

Hello everyone, could you please help? I’m an MBA student currently in search of 2024 summer finance/ accounting internships and would appreciate a referral to BDO

Hey all, I think we can all benefit from likening up this bowl. There's been a lot of good comments and conversation, but it seems to be more and more few and far between. Please try to add to th… more

It's our weekend!
Thank you, Dr. King for helping out in the fight to allow us to get a chance. It's up to us now to represent!

2024 is finally here, what's going on with the accounting world this year?
Any career plans, aspirations, changes you'd like to share?

What's a good gift for someone that you're serving as a mentor to?

It's that time of year for the holiday questions. What are some good ideas for coworker gifts? What about for the coworker that's a little more special than the others? What about for bosses?

Everything will be alright.

Should I be offended: taking a picture, me and another black colleague. In the middle two white colleagues, one a partner, who says he feels like he is in an Oreo. Awkward. This partner has been an he… more

I still get mildly irritated when people call me the name of the “other” black person they know or work with. I’m sure I’m not the only person this happens to

Anyone going to the NABA regional conference in D.C.?

Why my black people why? I started my new job about year ago and I do like it alot . I do get to work with many different people from various departments which has its ups and downs like everywhere el… more

Good evening Beautiful People! I’m in need of some advice. I currently have my MBA in Accounting but just feel like I have more skills that aren’t being used and I am considering a career change. I al… more

As a BDO employee that's been through some ups and downs, I'm curious as to what y'all at other firms are saying about our new structure and the ESOP. It's all new to me, so would love… more

With promotions, raises, and bonuses finally happening (hopefully), how's everyone feeling? Anyone looking to move?

Okay, so my co-worker felt away for not being considered to attend the NABA conference. She is white. I work in a corporate environment and I do not want people to feel excluded. We had a pretty diver… more

Anybody with Insurance Tax experience, looking for a non managerial position? Fully remote

Hey, y'all... what's on tap for this hopefully long holiday weekend for this group of Black professionals in the accounting world?
(please don't say work)

Happy Juneteenth my peeps! Didn't get the day off myself, but my wife and kids are, so I'm hitting up lunch at a local black owned restaurant. Figured that's the least I can do.

What's going on for Juneteenth?