Diversity, equity and inclusion

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October 31, 2024

Reinforcing DEI accountability

Even as the climate for diversity, equity and inclusion remains volatile, the near- and longer-term impacts of DEI on the accounting profession amplify shared accountability.

June 26, 2024

5 ways to support LGBTQ+ employees

Organizations are encouraged to foster an inclusive work environment and create a culture of safety and belonging.

October 1, 2023

The state of DEI: A Q&A with Crystal Cooke

Crystal Cooke, director of Diversity and Inclusion at AICPA & CIMA, assesses the state of DEI initiatives and attitudes in accounting.

February 2, 2023

The number of CFOs who are women hits an all-time high

The percentage of CFOs who are women hit an all-time high last year, and racial and ethnic minorities also continue to make gains in obtaining roles in the C-suite, according to an annual report from Crist Kolder.

January 1, 2023

Tayiika M. Dennis, CPA

Tayiika M. Dennis, CPA, is a principal at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), working out of its Century City, Los Angeles, location, and chair of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.

December 1, 2022

50 years of ALPFA: How Latino CPAs found strength in numbers

The Association of Latino Professionals for America is a vehicle for social change and a networking forum for Latino students, professionals, and businesses.

October 7, 2022

A pioneering CPA reflects on a 50-year journey

To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, a CPA leader in Southern California who tirelessly built his firm and a Hispanic professional organization from the ground up reflects on his journey in this podcast episode with transcript.

September 13, 2022

CAQ increases diversity efforts with new initiative

The CAQ announced a strategic education initiative intended to expose students to careers in accounting, attract greater diversity and representation within the profession, and address barriers to entry from underrepresented and underserved groups.

September 2, 2022

4 ways to ‘break the bias’ and support women in your organization

Asking questions is a first step towards addressing the problem of gender inequity, says Tracey Walker of RSM US, who will share her experiences at this year’s AICPA & CIMA Women’s Global Leadership Summit.

August 23, 2022

Diversity among CEOs, CFOs continues to rise

Executive recruiting firm Crist Kolder’s annual report shows record levels of female and racially or ethnically diverse leadership at large companies.