The Ishango and Lebombo bones are ancient artifacts that represent the earliest known evidence of mathematical counting and data storage. These Paleolithic tools suggest that the first use of accounting emerged in Africa tens of thousands of years ago to track vital information. Specifically, they serve as the ancestors to every ledger, spreadsheet, and financial model used by TYS today. … Read More

A Pioneer in Beauty and Business – Madam C.J. Walker This Black History Month, we honor Madam C.J. Walker, a trailblazer who transformed the beauty industry and empowered countless women. Born Sarah Breedlove in 1867 to formerly enslaved parents, Madam Walker overcame immense challenges to become America’s first self-made female millionaire. Madam Walker’s journey began with a simple yet revolutionary … Read More

A Story of Perseverance and Unity In the late 1960s, the accounting profession in the United States was overwhelmingly white and male. African Americans faced significant barriers to entry, including racial discrimination, limited access to education, and a lack of mentorship and networking opportunities. Despite these challenges, a group of nine visionary Black accountants came together to create an organization … Read More

A Trailblazer in Accounting In the early 20th century, the field of accounting was dominated by white men. Opportunities for African Americans were virtually nonexistent. But John W. Cromwell Jr., born in 1884 in Washington, D.C., was determined to defy the odds and make history by becoming the first Male Black CPA. Cromwell grew up in a family that valued education … Read More