NABA is a nonprofit membership organization whose aim is to increase opportunities for Black professionals. The organization, which launched its first CPA Bound program in 2007, says the program has helped more than 400 Black business leaders achieve their professional goals.

With Becker the exclusive review provider, the program offers preparation with discounted access to exam review training, CPA requirement information, study materials, and scholarship opportunities and mentorship and community by connecting CPA candidates through study groups and, webinars. There is also one-to-one coaching and mentoring in academic workshops with a Becker instructor.

Financial support is also available through scholarships preparation courses, credit hour requirements, study materials and exam reimbursement. In addition,  CPA Bound supports current CPAs in maintaining their license.

Bob Scott

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Bob Scott has provided information to the tax and accounting community since 1991, first as technology editor of Accounting Today, and from 1997 through 2009 as editor of its sister publication, Accounting Technology. He is known throughout the industry for his depth of knowledge and for his high journalistic standards.  Scott has made frequent appearances as a speaker, moderator and panelist and events serving tax and accounting professionals. He  has a strong background in computer journalism as an editor with two former trade publications, Computer+Software News and MIS Week and spent several years with weekly and daily newspapers in Morris County New Jersey prior to that.  A graduate of Indiana University with a degree in journalism, Bob is a native of Madison, Ind