NASBA Center For Public Trust 
Ethics Matters
Q1 2025
The second annual Balance Sheet Bash took place from January 28-30, 2025, in Alabama. It is a three-city tour (Huntsville, Birmingham, Montgomery) promoting diversity in accounting and is intended for students majoring in accounting or from a college of business major interested in learning more about the industry. The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) was a proud sponsor of the Balance Sheet Bash.
CPT President Sedrik Newbern attended and presented on ‘Navigating Your First Year in the Workforce,’ advising students on how to make a strong start to their career. He was able to connect with students from the following universities:
- Alabama A&M University
- Alabama State University
- Athens State University
- Miles College
- Tuskegee University
- University of Montevallo
- University of North Alabama
There was a total of 179 participants on-site. Other topics covered included mentoring, amplifying diverse voices and networking for career growth. Feedback was collected from participants after the conference and it was overwhelmingly positive, with attendees boasting the mentoring and networking opportunities.
