Tag Archives: North Carolina

Nathan Garrett: A Trailblazer of the Profession 

SHARE: Nathan T. Garrett, Sr., NASBA’s first Black president, died on April 26 at the age of 91. A resident and longtime civic leader of Durham, NC, Garrett is regarded for breaking barriers and paving avenues of opportunity for minorities entering the accounting profession.  Earning degrees from Yale University, Wayne State University and North Carolina…

Happy Retirement, Bob Brooks! 

SHARE: After a 35+ year tenure as executive director of the North Carolina State Board of CPA Examiners, Robert N. Brooks retired from the Board on December 31, 2021. His commitment to public protection and maintaining the integrity of the CPA profession is evident through his work with organizations including NASBA and the North Carolina…

Conaway Introduces HR 6515

SHARE: The Occupational Licensing Board Antitrust Damages Relief and Reform Act (HR 6515) was introduced on July 25 by Congressman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX-11), then co-sponsored by Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX-21), and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Education and the Work Force. The legislation is to limit private antitrust…