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Anyone going to the NABA Convention in June?

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Any tax season tips that anyone would like to share?

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Random thought of the day while considering how many of us in this bowl are "the tax guy" for our friends and family..
Does anyone have any idea what the largest black owned accounting firm i… more

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Had to go to bed early and woke up at 3a to get back at it. It's getting tough.

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How was the NABA convention last year? Anyone planning to attend this year?

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Does anyone know how to obtain a complimentary ticket to the uncf gala?

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Any thoughts on the video?

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Happy New Year my peeps! Back at it today and beginning the 2023 grind. Let's make it a successful year for all of us!

For me, this year's resolutions include building the network and helping … more

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So, any cool plans for bringing in the new year or any traditions anyone would like to share?

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New to the US. Currently based in SF, CA. What is the most efficient and cheapest way to gain more CPA credits? Require 30 more credits.

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Job referral- Eide Bailly is looking for remote bookkeepers, accountants & tax professionals. Let me know if you need a referral.

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Can anyone recommend either a speakeasy or a trendy happy hour location for black professionals in the Palm Beach/Fort Lauderdale area?

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Ladies, do you wear your natural hair to work? I usually wear a wig but I'm considering wearing a small twistout for casual friday. Bad idea? If you're wfh - same question for zoom meetings et… more

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What are everyone’s thoughts on the NABA “breakup”?

What's an appropriate holiday gift for your Black accounting manager/supervisor? We don't have a super close relationship but I respect him and look up to him, just not sure where to even star… more

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Thoughts on the Kyrie Irving situation?

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Favorite or best accounting books or other resources? Looking to read more career-focused books this year so looking for any that really stood out to you. Obviously bonus points if they're written… more

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What do you want out of your accounting career? Obviously money is a huge motivator, but is there anything else you want accomplish, build, complete?

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This might be controversial but I work with several older Black folks, and it's from that I've experienced the most criticism or judgment at work. I think it's probably coming from a good … more

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What is the best way to encourage kids still in school to pursue accounting? I'm talking like Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors in high school and maybe first-year of college kids. My daughter's teac… more

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Sidebar - Just read that Tyler Perry fired his accountants after finding out the IRS owed him 9 mil.💀🤣 It was my laugh for the day

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Any of you have piercings? I’m considering a nose piercing (very small) but the only thing stopping me is my career - I don’t want it to impact how I’m looked at in the office or how I progress in my… more

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I really aspire to be like Robin Boyd one day and help people. I know the problem is multifaceted but I wish there had been examples like her for me when I was even younger. I think if Black children … more

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Does your firm have a "casual Friday" or something by another name? I wasn't expecting it and don't really know how/what casual is supposed to be. My old job was smaller and business… more

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Hi! I'm still in school and wanted to ask, what made you choose accounting for your career? Knowing that demographically you were going to be totally outnumbered and would potentially be the only … more

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I found out I was promoted to Principal Accountant this week. It has not been officially announced. I am working towards developing management skills as I am expecting to make manager within my compan… more

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If you could make an immediate change in PA what would it be and why? Thanks in advance for responding

Anyone ever thought of starting your own firm? Or taken any steps to begin the process? I seriously consider it sometimes but right now seems like such a risky time to do it.

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Just read that out of 650,000 CPAs in the United States we only make up 5000 of them. Thought I'd start a thread of encouragement for new grads or those who have been doing this for years. Your wo… more

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Poll, how many of you have management or senior management that's Black? Partners, senior managers, etc. I think at my firm there are maybe 2 Black partners.

Very much considering jumping ship for tech. Where I work is a mess right now and this seems like a good time to transition. Is anyone else considering it or know people who have been successful? I fe… more

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Is anyone in here dealing with the split at EY? I just read PwC is looking to scoop senior management and partners who don't want to deal with the drama. Kind of a dick move, but it's smart.

I find it hilarious that accounting is trying to rebrand away from being boring because of the hiring crisis. Did you think accounting was boring before you started, and do you think it's boring n… more

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Side bar from work discussion... vacation time, any good ideas for a Hawai'i trip?

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Which one of the CPA tests should I start with? Recent grad here!

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Anyone here ever got their Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)? How was the process and is it worth it?

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