TAPA Institute Celebrates National Black Business Month With Limited Time Offer On Professional Development Programs, Virtual Summits and Boot Camps

New York, NY August 12, 2024 – August is National Black Business Month.  In honor of this month,  TAPA (Transformative Audit Practitioner Apprenticeship) Institute, a certified Minority-owned and Woman-owned business, will offer a limited time offer – a 10 percent discount on upcoming professional development courses, bootcamps and virtual retreats – from now until August 31, 2024.  Professionals should use August2024 promo code to book the continuing education courses to stay current in their industries.

Did you know . . .

• According to a 2021 AICPA report, “two percent of certified public accountants (CPAs) and one percent of partners at CPA firms are Black.. The NABA Inc. (The National Association of Black Accountants) estimates that there are only 5,000 Black CPAs in the U.S.”

• According to the Zippia , “45.4 percent  of all internal auditors are women, while 54.6 percent  are men. The most common ethnicity of internal auditors is White (63.1 percent), followed by Asian (12.9 percent), Hispanic or Latino (11.0 percent) and Black or African American (8.6 percent).” 

• “Black business owners own 3.5 million businesses and employ more than 1.2 million people. This represents an annual increase of over seven percent in people employed by Black entrepreneurs.“ (Source:  Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy)

• “Black or African American women own an estimated 58,974 businesses with at least one employee, employing 481,930 employees.” (Source:  Lendo)

• “Most Black owned firms tend to be smaller businesses.  Two thirds had fewer than 10 employees in 2022; 13 percent had 10 to 49 employees and just three percent had 50 or more employees.  Another 16 percent reported having no employees.”  (Source:  Pew Research Center)

The TAPA Institute supports entrepreneurs and executives with innovative study programs to help clients study at their own pace and balance work and life commitments based on their individual, unique learning styles.  The process begins with a skill assessment to create a flexible, customized study program incorporating virtual one on one tutoring sessions for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and Certified Internal Audit (CIA) exam and other accounting and audit related professional exams, boot camp courses and executive and internal audit leadership programs..  TAPA Institute unique learning programs combined with stress management skills has contributed to an impressive 85 percent client exam pass rate.

“Black businesses are the heartbeat of communities, embodying resilience, innovation, and excellence,” Dr. Sabine Charles, founder, TAPA Institute, a division of Charles Financial Strategies.

TAPA Institute’s limited time offer –  10 percent discount – is valid for the professional development courses, summits, retreats and boot camps. 

• Leadership MEQ (Mindset, Emotional Intelligence, and Leadership Qualities) hybrid course equips professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in organizational leadership starting on September 1, 2024. The course focuses on three key elements – Mindset, Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Qualities – to help executives become effective leaders.  This course can be completed in 16 steps, at your own pace including a pre-workshop evaluation, emotional intelligence assessment, customized coaching sessions and four group sessions.

• Level-Up Internal Audit Summit – (October 2 and October 3 2024) explores the realms of people, processes, and technologies within the internal audit profession. The summit offers insights into employing new tactics to consistently deliver value-added services to your constituents, ensuring a heightened understanding and application of the latest advancements in the field.

• CPA Retreat (October 21 to 22, 2024) in St. Croix will be a two-day immersive experience featuring eight expert-led sessions.At this event, CPA boot camps will be held in a calm environment with limited distractions, enhancing focus on the materials necessary for success. The program includes yoga and meditation sessions for holistic well-being, as well as group excursions to enhance your learning experience. 

• Gratitude and Growth Retreat (October 23 to October 25, 2024) – The  three day retreat (in person and virtual) in St. Croix features 11 growth focused  professional development sessions to help professionals fine tune their communication style, build lasting relationships and acquire essential skills to enrich your professional career.  There will also be yoga and meditation sessions during this retreat. 

• Audit Leadership Program consists  of six modules designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of audit leaders. Courses cover topics such as team engagement strategies, gathering appropriate audit evidence, crafting effective internal audit reports, transforming internal audit functions, auditing information security, and investigative report writing.  Participants have the flexibility to purchase individual courses separately or the entire program.  Additionally, there is an option for a foundational understanding through the Audit Fundamentals, Internal Audit Core, and Investigations for Auditors courses, offered at the best price.

• Virtual Leadership MEQ Summit Series:  Cultivating Leadership that Motivates and Empowers (February 5, 2025 and February 6, 2025) – The two half day virtual sessions equips leaders with the tools to become effective leaders.  The session features industry leaders providing participants with leadership training, emotional intelligence and effective communication skills. 

• CPA Bootcamps (Individual and Group Sessions) provide students with personalized study plans, practice exams and simulations and flexible schedules to help individuals learn at his or her own pace and gain the confidence to pass the CPA exams.

Visit the TAPA Institute to book the limited time offer using the August 2024 promo code for the professional development courses, summits, retreats and bootcamps

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About Transformative Audit Practitioner Apprenticeship (TAPA) Institute)

Dr. Sabine Charles, is the chief executive officer and founder of Charles Financial Strategies LLC, renowned for its high-quality consultative services and specialized TAPA Institute division, excelling in CPA and CIA exam preparation and impactful leadership workshops. The TAPA Institute offers professional  hybrid courses, boot camps, tutoring sessions, and retreats for flexible learning.

Dr. Charles, a bestselling author and acclaimed public speaker, epitomizes visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence. Beyond business, she passionately supports charities – JASA and ImpactAbility., while her company’s certifications as Minority-Owned and Women-Owned showcase her pioneering spirit in the industry.