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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
By Tamarra L. Brown ABWA hosted its Fourth Annual Scholarship Luncheon on November 2, marking the largest attendance to date. About 200 guests, including finance and accounting professionals, students, and sponsors, gathered at the Glendora Country Club for a high-energy day of inspiration, connecting, and … Read more
As we bid farewell to September, reflecting on the exciting events that have filled our year so far is incredible. We eagerly anticipate even more as we approach the year’s end! September In-Person Meeting: Phenomenal Gathering Our September in-person meeting was nothing short of phenomenal. … Read more
