Rising Together: Celebrating Mentorship and Growth at the 2nd Annual ABWA Share Your Story
By Dr. Francisca Beer The Second Annual ABWA Share Your Story, held on August 8, 2026 at the AMPAC Business Center, was a wonderful success. Centered on the theme “Celebrating Mentoring and Professional Growth,” the event brought mentors, mentees, and guests together for an inspiring morning of learning, reflection, and connection. The beautiful venue, thoughtful decorations,...Continue reading→
Keynote Speakers and Facilitators Named for September 12th Professional Women’s Kickoff Event
ABWA is pleased to announce that Jeannine K. Brown and Renea J. Pierre of Forje, Inc. will be keynote speakers and facilitators for the September 12, 2026, Professional Women’s Kickoff Event. ABWA’s Professional Women’s Kickoff Event will be hybrid, designed to create an engaging environment for reflection, dialogue, and feedback from professional women whether attending...Continue reading→
ABWA Professionals and Students Highlighted at CalCPA Elevate: Women’s Leadership Forum
Alliance of Black Women Accountants (ABWA) was proud to collaborate again with CalCPA in sending nine students to the CalCPA Elevate: Women’s Leadership Forum. This year’s conference took place May 7 through May 8 in Huntington Beach at the Pasea Hotel and Spa. Celebrating the 2026 ABWA Recipients Congratulations to the nine 2026 ABWA recipients:...Continue reading→
ABWA Members Reflect on 2025 AICPA Scholars Leadership Workshop
In partnership with AICPA and CIMA, ABWA facilitated six student members attending the 2025 AICPA Scholars Leadership Workshop in Oklahoma City, OK October 15-17. AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) is the national professional organization for CPAs and CIMA is the Charted Institute of Management Accountants. Congratulations to: LaTanya Carter, Felicia Emina, Sheria Murrell,...Continue reading→
ABWA Celebrates Milestone 5th Annual Scholarship Luncheon
The Alliance of Black Women Accountants (ABWA) celebrated its 5th Annual Scholarship Luncheon November 1, a milestone for the organization, which incorporated in May 2016. A record 250 guests including finance and accounting professionals, students and sponsors gathered at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Ontario Airport for a vibrant, inspirational day of connection, and networking....Continue reading→
ABWA First Annual Mentoring Event: Share Your Story
ABWA’s Mentoring Program hosted its First Annual Mentoring Event, Share Your Story, on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the Hampton Inn Riverside Downtown. The gathering was a celebration of connection, learning, and the transformative power of mentorship, bringing together mentors, mentees, and supporters from across the region —including attendees from San Diego and Los Angeles....Continue reading→
ABWA Members Represent at the 2025 CalCPA Members Club Summit
From July 30 – August 1, 2025, CalCPA members gathered at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles for the Members Club Summit, themed “Dream Big. Lead Boldly.” A Look Inside the Summit The event kicked off with the CalCPA Council meeting, followed by two full days of inspiring sessions and networking. The Summit...Continue reading→
ABWA Hosts Students and Emerging Professionals at CalCPA Elevate: Women’s Leadership Forum
Alliance of Black Women Accountants (ABWA) was proud to collaborate again with CalCPA in sending ten students and emerging professionals to the CalCPA Elevate: Women’s Leadership Forum. This year’s conference took place May 1st through May 2nd in Mountainview. Celebrating the 2025 ABWA Recipients Congratulations to the 2025 ABWA recipients: Onyinyechukwu Akametalu, Devan...Continue reading→
ABWA President Honored with SGV-NCNW Community Icon Award
On April 26, 2025, I was honored by SGV-NCNW (San Gabriel Valley National Council of Negro Women) at their 2nd Annual Gala as one of the recipients of their Community Icon Award. The theme of the event was Empower, Inspire, Transform. The work I do with Alliance of Black Women Accountants and other organizations is...Continue reading→
ABWA Members Attend CPA Day at the Capitol
Alliance of Black Women Accountants sponsored three students and emerging professionals to attend the CalCPA Legislative Summit and CPA Day in Sacrament February. Congratulations to Rosa Kuybus, Saida Hassan, and Kaiesha Davidson, MBA. The day started with a Legislative Summit for information sharing relative to critical issues for the profession. Presenters included representatives from CalCPA,...Continue reading→