Diverse Organization of Firms

Diverse Organization of Firms The Diverse Organization of Firms (formerly Division of Firms) (DOF) is a nonprofit professional association of owners of accounting firms.

DOF is affiliated with the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). The Diverse Organization of Firms (DOF) is a professional association representing minority CPA and financial consulting firms nationwide.

Big news!NABA Inc. has received a $150,000 Catalyze Challenge grant to advance ACAP FutureReady program.Over the next ye...
09/24/2026

Big news!

NABA Inc. has received a $150,000 Catalyze Challenge grant to advance ACAP FutureReady program.

Over the next year, we’ll begin transforming ACAP into a year-round, employer-connected pathway that helps high school students build career-ready skills and connect with mentors, employers, and post-secondary opportunities.

Thank you, to Challenge and its funding partners, for investing in this work.

Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q04yhtnf0

Charlotte, we’re coming your way.Registration is officially open for NABA Inc. Charlotte Hub Day on November 6 at the CL...
09/22/2026

Charlotte, we’re coming your way.

Registration is officially open for NABA Inc. Charlotte Hub Day on November 6 at the CLA Connection Center.

Join us for a day designed to help you expand your network, strengthen your skills, connect with employers and industry leaders, and build momentum for the next step in your career.

Space is limited. Register today to secure your spot!

What happens to your business when you are no longer leading it? Even when an exit is years away, preparing early can pr...
07/28/2026

What happens to your business when you are no longer leading it?

Even when an exit is years away, preparing early can protect business value, preserve jobs, strengthen operations and give owners more control over what comes next.

Join the DOF tomorrow for: "Succession Ready: Preparing Your Business for the Future"

Kris Schumacher, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of New Majority Capital, will break down the available succession paths, their tradeoffs and the first steps owners can take to prepare.

It isn't too late to register: https://hubs.ly/Q04pzvs40

You do not have to be ready to exit to become succession ready. In fact, many of the decisions that determine the future...
07/22/2026

You do not have to be ready to exit to become succession ready.

In fact, many of the decisions that determine the future value and transferability of a business must be made years before an owner leaves.

During the next DOF Quarterly Session, we will explore:

- The full range of succession and exit options
- The benefits and tradeoffs of each path
- How to determine when planning should begin
- What makes a business less dependent on its owner
- Practical first steps you can take now

Join Kris Schumacher of New Majority Capital for Succession Ready: Preparing Your Business for the Future.

Your timeline may still be uncertain. Your preparation does not have to be.

Register Today! https://hubs.ly/Q04pzN1T0

What does it take to prepare a business for a successful transition? Kris Schumacher brings more than 20 years of experi...
07/17/2026

What does it take to prepare a business for a successful transition?

Kris Schumacher brings more than 20 years of experience across M&A strategy, deal due diligence, contract negotiation, change management and acquisition integration.

As Managing Partner and Co-Founder of New Majority Capital, Kris helps evaluate business acquisitions and ownership transitions. He also understands the experience from an owner’s perspective, having acquired and grown Trellis Structures by more than 20%.

On July 30, Kris will lead the next DOF Quarterly Session:

Succession Ready: Preparing Your Business for the Future
The conversation will help business owners understand their succession options, evaluate the tradeoffs and begin preparing for what comes next.

Register: https://hubs.ly/Q04pzfh40

The future of your business should be planned, not left to circumstance.Succession planning is about more than retiremen...
07/14/2026

The future of your business should be planned, not left to circumstance.

Succession planning is about more than retirement or finding a buyer. It is about protecting the value you have built, preparing the organization for its next chapter and creating more options for yourself as an owner.

Join us for the next DOF Quarterly Session, Succession Ready: Preparing Your Business for the Future.

Led by Kris Schumacher, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of New Majority Capital, this practical conversation will explore the range of succession paths available to business owners and the steps you can take to begin preparing now.

Whether your transition is years away or closer than you think, planning ahead matters.

Register here: https://hubs.la/Q04pwcln0.

Early Bird Registration for the 2027 Practice Management Conference is opening soon.Renew your membership now to secure ...
07/10/2026

Early Bird Registration for the 2027 Practice Management Conference is opening soon.

Renew your membership now to secure the best PMC rate and get ready to join peers for valuable insights, connection, and professional growth.

Stay engaged. Stay connected. Stay ready for PMC.

https://hubs.la/Q04p2zKD0

Happening Tomorrow!This is your last chance to register for our Quarterly Session featuring a real-world conversation on...
05/18/2026

Happening Tomorrow!

This is your last chance to register for our Quarterly Session featuring a real-world conversation on M&A, firm growth, and leadership decisions. https://hubs.la/Q04gQ4z40

M&A looks different from the inside.At our upcoming DOF Quarterly Session on May 19, we’re bringing together DOF leaders...
05/13/2026

M&A looks different from the inside.

At our upcoming DOF Quarterly Session on May 19, we’re bringing together DOF leaders who have navigated mergers firsthand to share:

• What drives value
• Where deals break down
• How firms align strategy and ex*****on
• Lessons learned along the way

This is a practical conversation for firm leaders thinking about growth, scale, and long-term positioning.

Register today: https://hubs.la/Q04gprC40.

Growth isn’t always organic. For many firms, it’s driven by strategic decisions, such as mergers and acquisitions. Join...
05/04/2026

Growth isn’t always organic.

For many firms, it’s driven by strategic decisions, such as mergers and acquisitions.

Join us on May 19 for our next Quarterly Session, featuring a virtual fireside chat on how firm leaders evaluate, execute, and learn from M&A.

You’ll hear directly from leaders who have done it and gain perspective on:

• Strategic and financial considerations behind mergers
• Governance, integration, and cultural alignment challenges
• Lessons learned from real transactions
• The impact of M&A on long-term firm growth and sustainability

Register here: https://hubs.la/Q04fgMs90

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