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2023 - 2024 AICPA & Association Chair I Finance Executive I SOX Leader I Global Board Member I CPA/CGMA I Value Creator l Qualified Financial Expert

This one is special..... Earlier this year, I reached out to a few good friends in the profession for a discussion on equity, inclusion and belonging specifically on growing the pool of African American/Black students and college graduates entering the accounting and finance profession. All of them answered the call. Many of us within the profession are working to grow the pipeline broadly. During this series, I wanted to spend focused time on the challenge specific to African American/Black students and professionals, because the numbers are dramatically unrepresented within the profession. During the first four modules, I am joined by Herschel Frierson, Steven Harris, Kimberly N. Ellison-Taylor and Crystal Cooke for introductions, our stories, key takeaways for the series and pipeline solutions. Upon watching the first four of the series, you will find something for everyone. I hope you will watch, enjoy and join the conversation. Thank you Crystal, Herschel, Steven and Kimberly for honest, deep, rich and though-provoking discussions. I hope you are as proud as I am of the result. Thank you Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA and Susan S. Coffey, CPA, CGMA for your constant support and partnership on this vision and making it a reality. Look for the launch of Modules 5 - 12 in coming weeks, on every other Sunday. https://lnkd.in/g-gt7Rk8

David Kaberia

Experienced CPA (K) | Financial Accounting & Reporting Specialist | AP Expert | Data Analytics Enthusiast | WSCPA Scholarship Awardee Memberships : WSCPA | NABA | IIA-Global | ICPAK

3mo

I admire such conversations.We need to stand with our community at all time.As I navigate this journey to corporate America as an accountant,I am fully aware that I start at a disadvantage.This gives me more energy to exploit my potentials amidst the challenges that come with it.Its time we changed the narrative out there that has painted black as a synonym for inferiority. Okorie Ramsey, CPA, CGMA, PMP, NACD.DC you have no idea how happy I was when you ascended into the presidency at AICPA.We need to go to the grassroot and speak possibilities to our young ones in schools and colleges. Good job there

Crystal Cooke

Director - Diversity & Inclusion

3mo

Thank you Okorie Ramsey, CPA, CGMA, PMP, NACD.DC, for your vision, your leadership, and for choosing to include me! Having the opportunity to soak in all this knowledge and guidance up close has been a for sure highlight of 2024 for me.😊 I'm so proud of us bringing this to life to share with the accounting and finance community! I look forward to continuing the work! 💪

Kendale King, CPA 💵

💼 Money Architect for Entertainment & Crypto | 📈 Scaling & Profit Optimization | 📊 Strategic Accounting & Partnerships | 👨🏫 Mentor to Aspiring Accountants

3mo

I’ll be watching!!!

Susan Cevallos Coleman

Audit, Risk & Controls Executive | Board Member - QFE

3mo

Important and insightful conversation, thank you!

Thank you for the great and important work you’re doing, Okorie!

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