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NABA, Inc. announces Deloitte* as Lead Sponsor of Insight 2024: FLOW National Convention and Expo, Reinforcing Commitment to Diversity and Innovation

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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GREENBELT, Md., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NABA Inc. proudly announces Deloitte as the lead sponsor for the third consecutive year for Insight 2024: FLOW, the organization's premier national convention and expo.

Key Points: 
  • Deloitte's sponsorship of NABA Inc.'s national convention and expo emphasizes its shared commitment to diversity and innovation in the accounting and finance industry.
  • GREENBELT, Md., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NABA Inc. proudly announces Deloitte as the lead sponsor for the third consecutive year for Insight 2024: FLOW, the organization's premier national convention and expo.
  • The collaboration between NABA Inc. and Deloitte exemplifies each of their commitment to inclusivity and excellence in the accounting and finance industry.
  • "NABA is honored to continue our relationship with Deloitte as the lead sponsor for Insight 2024: FLOW.

Edward Jones' Annual Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report Highlights Commitment to Client, Colleague and Community Impact

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial services firm Edward Jones released its sixth-annual Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report, "Growing Our Impact," featuring the many ways Edward Jones advanced its business and community goals throughout 2023.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial services firm Edward Jones released its sixth-annual Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report, "Growing Our Impact," featuring the many ways Edward Jones advanced its business and community goals throughout 2023.
  • The report describes the achievements of Edward Jones' approximately 54,000 associates throughout North America through year-end 2023.
  • The report also includes Edward Jones' economic impact throughout 2023.
  • For every job Edward Jones directly creates as an employer, another 1.8 jobs are created in the community.

Karlo Young Appointed President to Lead Concentric Educational Solutions' Strategic Expansion

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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BALTIMORE, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Concentric Educational Solutions, the leading student support services provider partnering with school districts to tackle barriers to student success including chronic absenteeism, a sense of belonging, and unfinished learning, proudly announces the promotion of Karlo Young to the position of President. In this new role, Young will oversee the company's executive team, strategic expansion, and overall operations. Young will leverage his over 20 years of experience and long-held commitment to enabling greater access to education to drive growth and product development.

Key Points: 
  • In this new role, Young will oversee the company's executive team, strategic expansion, and overall operations.
  • "We are thrilled to announce Karlo Young as the new President of Concentric Educational Solutions," said Dr. David Heiber, CEO & Founder, Concentric Educational Solutions.
  • Young joined Concentric from 2U, the public company behind the global online platform edX, where he was Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships & Portfolio General Manager.
  • Outside of Concentric, Young is the President of the Board of Trustees for the Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust (B.E.S.T.

Guidehouse Recognized for Excellence in Early Career Hiring

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting, digital, and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, was named a 2024 Campus Forward Award winner by RippleMatch, marking the second consecutive year the firm has been recognized for excellence in early career hiring in the Enterprise Early Career Programs category.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse , a leading global provider of consulting, digital, and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, was named a 2024 Campus Forward Award winner by RippleMatch, marking the second consecutive year the firm has been recognized for excellence in early career hiring in the Enterprise Early Career Programs category.
  • RippleMatch determines its winners through a deep dive into each company's commitment to early career talent through their internship and early career programs, their approach to campus recruitment, learning and development opportunities, candidate experience, and their investments related to diversity & inclusion.
  • One fueled by a workforce with a passion for making a difference," said Scott McIntyre, Chief Executive Officer of Guidehouse.
  • "We are honored to once again be recognized by RippleMatch for our innovative approach to recruiting and early career hiring and will continue to validate our commitment to the next generation of talent."

Concentric Educational Solutions Announces Expansion to Leadership Team

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Concentric Educational Solutions (CES), the leader in student support services that partners with urban school districts to address barriers to student success including chronic absenteeism, a sense of belonging, and unfinished learning, today announced several new members to the leadership team including seasoned industry executives Karlo Young as Chief Operating Officer, Alvin Crawford as Chief Revenue Officer, and Max Altmark as Chief Financial Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Concentric recently received $5 million in new funding from New Markets Venture Partners .
  • "As Concentric Educational Solutions helps more and more students, families and schools, we are excited to invest in our people to ensure that we are continuously improving our services to eliminate barriers for all learners," said Dr. David Heiber, CEO of Concentric Educational Solutions.
  • Concentric offers strong efficacy and a scalable model that can be replicated across the country."
  • For more information about Concentric Educational Services, please visit concentriced.org .

Uniting Forces to Address Accounting Student Pipeline Crisis: American Accounting Association and NABA Inc. to Host Pipeline Stakeholder Symposium

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Accounting Association (AAA) and the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA Inc.) are proud to announce their collaborative efforts in hosting the Accounting Pipeline Stakeholder Symposium. This critical event will take place in Washington, DC, on Thursday, September 28, 2023, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and continue for a half-day on Friday, September 29, from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Key Points: 
  • The American Accounting Association (AAA) and the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA Inc.) are joining forces to host the Accounting Pipeline Stakeholder Symposium in Washington, DC, on September 28-29, 2023.
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Accounting Association (AAA) and the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA Inc.) are proud to announce their collaborative efforts in hosting the Accounting Pipeline Stakeholder Symposium.
  • "We are delighted to partner with NABA, Inc. to co-host the Accounting Pipeline Stakeholder Symposium in addressing the accounting student pipeline crisis.
  • The symposium aims to address the pressing issue of the accounting student pipeline crisis by bringing together a diverse range of stakeholders.

Becker Bolsters Instructor Corps with Addition of Award-Winning Accounting Educator Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Becker , a global leader in accounting exam prep and professional education, announced today that Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope, the Dr. Barry Jay Epstein Endowed Professor of Accounting at DePaul University, is joining their team as a Faculty Fellow.

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  • Becker , a global leader in accounting exam prep and professional education, announced today that Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope, the Dr. Barry Jay Epstein Endowed Professor of Accounting at DePaul University, is joining their team as a Faculty Fellow.
  • The addition of Dr. Pope reinforces this commitment while simultaneously meeting the market need to evolve and diversify instructor talent in the accounting profession,” said Ed Clark, President of Becker, a Colibri Group company.
  • “We are beyond excited to add Dr. Pope as an immensely talented colleague for our educators and an expert instructor for students.”
    Dr. Pope is a Becker CPA Review alumna and a licensed CPA.
  • Dr. Pope teaches managerial and forensic accounting both at the undergraduate and graduate level at DePaul University.

New AICPA Chair Looks to Foster Innovation and Support the Next Generation of Accounting Professionals

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Okorie L. Ramsey, CPA, CGMA, PMP, NACD.DC, Vice President, Sarbanes/Oxley for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, is the new chair of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). He also will serve as chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, which combines the strengths of the AICPA and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

Key Points: 
  • He also will serve as chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, which combines the strengths of the AICPA and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
  • Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, managing partner of Alexander Aronson Finning CPAs, was voted in as the AICPA's vice chair.
  • He cites collaboration as a key to improving diversity within the profession and getting students interested in the accounting field.
  • His interests include family time, music, investing, and mentoring young people to help them reach their full potential.

CLA Signs on as Wellness Sponsor for NABA’s 52nd Annual Convention

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Both CLA and NABA believe deeply in the overall health and wellness of their employees and members.

Key Points: 
  • Both CLA and NABA believe deeply in the overall health and wellness of their employees and members.
  • Already a sponsor of Insights 2023: Elevate, CLA chose to sign on as the Wellness Sponsor to further their collective goals of fostering healthy, balanced, and engaged professionals.
  • The annual convention is being held June 6 – 9 in New Orleans.
  • “CLA has been on a wellness journey the last few years, listening to our teams and understanding what they need to find harmony in their lives as they pursue fulfilling careers,” said Jen Leary, CEO of CLA.

NABA, Inc., formerly the National Association of Black Accountants, announces Deloitte as Lead Sponsor of its 52nd Annual Convention

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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GREENBELT, Md., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NABA, Inc., the leading national association representing Black Business Leaders in the accounting, finance, and related business professions, and Deloitte, a global provider of audit and assurance, tax, consulting, and risk and financial advisory services, announced today that Deloitte will be the lead sponsor of NABA's 52nd annual convention and career expo, Insight 2023: Elevate.

Key Points: 
  • Insight 2023: Elevate will be hosted in New Orleans from Tuesday, June 6, through Friday, June 9, 2023.
  • This year marks the third year in a row that Deloitte has secured the lead sponsor position.
  • As lead sponsor, Deloitte will host the convention's signature event, the opening plenary.
  • The Insight 2023: Elevate convention will provide attendees with tools and resources to help advance their professional journeys toward Black Business Leadership.