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Mary T. Washington, the trailblazer who paved the way for future generations of black accountants
In the early 1900s, the racial barriers were so high, many African Americans found pursuing a career in accountancy unattractive. When Mary T. Washington ventured into the profession, she was the 13th African American to have entered the fray. Undaunted by the low numbers, she committed to training more black-certified public accountants to shore up…
