Black Professionals In Accounting

Does anyone feel overpaid? I have about 3yrs. Exp. and now I’m making 100k. I'm grateful but I sometimes feel much of the work I do is not high level yet. Anyone else feel the same? If not, feel … more

I am a new manager, and I am STRUGGLING. It's a ton of work, and I can't seem to keep my team motivated. We are on a very stressful project. I empathize with them and see them setting the boun… more

For those who rent, how much do you pay in rent? Location & how much do you make?

Is anyone part of (or been part of) PWC CMAAS, EY FAAS, or GT AAS? Which has the best WLB, most interesting projects, and most likely to promote Black professionals?

I’m going through it and just need to vent. I have spent over $25K (think millions in my local currency) over the past few years on my father’s different business ventures - all to no avail. He chucks… more

If you owned your own firm, what would you do to improve staff retention for Black employees?

I'm junior accountant, and asking the group: what's the best advice you've ever received?

Hi I'm a senior accountant a big firm, I have been in my role for about 2 years, how long did it take for you to get promoted? I'm worried to be stuck at this level. I have the patience to do … more

I'm a junior accountant, at my current place there are too many Black people or POCs, I'm the only one on my team. At times I find it hard to connect with my colleagues even though they are ve… more

I didn't get to go to NABA this year! Hopefully next year! What are the best things about the conference? What are you going to do differently next year!?

I hope you all had as much fun as I did at NABA this year. Can't wait to see who I accidentally meet next year in New Orleans!

Question: did you company pay or will be reimbursing you for NABA? How did you approach HR to pay?

What are unsaid rules for POC in PA? Or what do you wish someone had told you when you first started out?

Hi all - question about the presentation of black men’s hair. During the pandemic I’ve grown out my hair to the point that every few weeks I get them twisted, and they look fairly neat (like short dre… more

I was just promoted to partner at Deloitte in canada and I don’t want to share the news with the rest of my family back in Africa. I heard so many stories about bad luck etc…but deep inside me I want… more

Hello,

Looking for some advice on best path forward, I am currently a Cost accountant at a pretty big company based in Atl, My team is great and the people in the office are pretty nice, however the sa… more

Which events are you going to at NABA!?

Can we talk NABA convention? What’s the dress code? I see the welcome reception is “white resort casual” what is that? There is some sort of club night what do people wear to that?

Would you ever leave the Big 4 to become a professor...asking for a friend...

Anyone work at KPMG? What was the interview process like?

Is there such a thing as taking on too much accounts? I feel like I'm overworked but don't want to complain, should I have a conversation with my boss?

Would you ever mentor a junior accountant at your firm? Do they reach out to you? I really would like to help more younger people get into the industry.

In your opinion, which top firms offer the most support for Black accountants?

I want to start a side gig, has anyone marketed their services to family or friends?

Is anyone hiring for advisory/accounting/internal audit roles in United Kingdom?

Now that busy season is dying down, anyone have any summer plans?

Y’all ready for the NABA Convention??

Thinking about switching from mid-level firm to Big 4 or Top 8 firm for better clients and public accounting exit opportunities. Which of the Big 4 actually stands behind and puts action behind its “D… more

Officially back down to 40 hrs next week Guess I survived busy season!

Anyone here work for Google or Apple within finance/accounting department ? What is your role?

Shout out to Ketanji Brown Jackson on her confirmation to the highest court in the land!

In thinking about what she said about making it, makes me wonder, other than just true diverse representation, … more

Has anyone attended the national black mba conference in the past? How was it and was it worth it?

If anyone is looking for a new opportunity in federal internal audit or enterprise risk, please feel free to leave a comment. We’re hiring!

Has anyone registered for the NABA convention?

Anyone else think the "Audit Experience" requirement for FDD roles is overblown?

From my experience talking and working alongside individuals in FDD is that the first year has a steep learning curve and … more