Our Chapter - The History of ALPFA Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) was founded in 1987 as a not-for-profit entity to promote careers in accounting and finance. It was formerly known as The Midwest Association of Hispanic Accountants (MAHA). On January 1, 2000, MAHA became affiliated to the American Association of Hispanic CPA’s (AAHCPA).

ALPFA Chicago is a strong advocate for the advancement of Latinos and is committed to providing professional development opportunities to its members, as well as create awareness of the accounting and finance professions within our communities.

ALPFA Chicago also recognizes the challenges faced by Latinos to fund their undergraduate studies and is dedicated to assisting Latino students pursue and complete their higher education degrees in accounting, finance, information technology, or other business discipline.

Year     Milestone

2009       Won North Region Chapter of the Year

                 Launched the ALPFA Link program

2008       Reached a membership of more than 500

2007       Launched the first Women of ALPFA Chicago marquee event

2006       Launched the first ALPFA Chicago Professional Leadership Summit marquee event

2005       Won North Region Chapter of the Year 

2003       Completed ALPFA ONE Initiative, “The power of many working as one.”

2001       AAHCPA became ALPFA

2000       Won North Region Chapter of the Year

2000       Formed affiliation with the American Association of Hispanic CPA’s  (AAHCPA)

1987       Founded as a Chicago not-for-profit entity to promote careers in accounting and finance, as the  Midwest Association of Hispanic  Accountants (MAHA)