NABA DETROIT NEWS

NABA Detroit will continue to take an active role in supporting the Michigan Association of CPA's 2010 High School Leaders Conference (HSLC). The conference is usually held at the following schools: Eastern Michigan University (TBD), Oakland University (TBD), Michigan State University (TBDWestern Michigan University (TBD) and Wayne State University (TBD).

We are also seeking NABA student and professional members to represent NABA and attend the conference at each school. Please send an e-mail to info@detroitnaba.org  if you are interested in participating in the conference. There is no cost to attend the conference.

Click here to download last year's HSLC Brochure for an example of the conference itinerary. Stay tuned for the 2010 Brochure.

The Community Outreach Committee is requesting volunteers for the 2010 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA). This year, the Chapter will contine to prepare tax returns for low-income and elderly tax payers from Metro Area Detroit. Details will be provided.

Please download and complete the VITA Sign-Up Form and e-mail it to info@detroitnaba.org  if you would like to volunteer.

All volunteers are required to be certified by attending a training session hosted by the Accounting Aide Society. Visit www.accountingaidsociety.org to register for a training session this month.

ACAP and NABA Detroit Chapter Scholarship Applications Available - Apply Today!

Spring and Summer are quickly approaching and before we know it, the new fiscal year will be here! We are proactively planning for two of the Chapter's major events, the Annual Scholarship Dinner and the Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP).

2010 ACAP and Scholarship applications will be available online. Please visit the Detroit Chapter ACAP and Detroit Chapter Scholarship pages of our site to download applications and learn more about these programs.

2010 NABA National Convention in Houston, TX

What better way to sharpen your skills and build a career than at NABA's 2010 39th Annual National Convention and Diversity Recruitment EXPO, June 15 - 19, 2010 in Houston, TX? NABA is offering you a great opportunity to enhance your management skills, attend cutting-edge educational sessions and forums, network with colleagues and visit our EXPO with more than 100 corporate partners and NABA's Division of Firms (DOF). Obtain the resources, knowledge and support needed to be successful in business. Enhance management skills through the Executive, Management and Aspiring Leaders Development Institutes (ELDI, MLDI, ALDI). Explore employment opportunities with Major U.S. Companies     during the Diversity Recruitment EXPO. Gain insight from seasoned industry experts on the latest trendsaffecting your profession. Earn more than 18.5 Continuing Professional Education(CPE) credits. Network and build lifelong relationships with thousands of industryprofessionals. You don't want to miss NABA's annual events: the Public Forum, Opening Reception, CPE Technical Sessions, Women of NABA, Annual Golf Classic and more. Bring the entire family!. Houston has so much to offer.

Call (301) 474-6222 for more information. Don't miss the Early Bird Special! Register by August 31st, 2009

 http://www.nabainc.org/ConventionandConferences/NationalProfessional/tabid/227/Default.aspx

NABA Detroit Chapter Shares Black History Facts

Read a wonderful story on John W. Cromell, Jr., the first African-American CPA in the U.S. and other African-American CPA's who inspired minorities to enter the profession.