Diversity, equity and inclusion

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June 29, 2022

Survey: LGBT+ employees feel supported by inclusion initiatives

A majority of LGBT+ respondents to a Deloitte survey are more inclined to remain with their current employer because of their inclusion initiatives, although noninclusive behaviors remain a concern.

June 1, 2022

5 ways accounting firms can better support LGBTQ+ employees

Creating a real sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ employees benefits individuals, clients, firms, and the profession.

May 26, 2022

How the path to partner has widened for women, minorities

Diversity and inclusion is rising in CPA firm partner ranks and new accounting graduate hires, according to AICPA research.

May 10, 2022

How to be a trailblazer for women in the profession

Anna Mok, CPA, shares advice for women in accounting, in preparation for the panel session “AmplifiHER: Inspirational Women Breaking Ceilings and Stereotypes in the Profession” at the upcoming AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE conference.

May 5, 2022

NABA, CAQ announce partnership to grow accounting talent pipeline

The National Association of Black Accountants and the Center for Audit Quality are aiming to increase the diversity of talent coming into the accounting profession by working together to match community college students with mentors and tutors to help them progress to four-year accounting programs.

April 27, 2022

Become more inclusive of neurodivergent employees

CPAs who are neurodivergent, and other experts, share how firms can make their workplaces more equitable and welcoming to staff with disabilities.

April 6, 2022

CPA firms show progress in diversity amid pipeline challenges

The AICPA’s 2021 Trends report provides information on the status of education, hiring, leadership and diversity in the accounting profession.

February 17, 2022

Gratitude: How a helping hand can spark a great career

A CPA leader shares how mentors helped him along the way and the advice he now shares with aspiring CFOs in this podcast episode with transcript.

January 14, 2022

Diversity continues to rise among CFOs and CEOs, survey shows

Data from an annual report by executive recruiting firm Crist | Kolder shows that women and racial and ethnic minorities have a greater percentage of leadership roles than in previous years.

January 12, 2022

Profession intensifies diversity efforts with new CAQ initiative

The Center for Audit Quality announced a strategic initiative intended to increase diversity of talent coming into the accounting profession while raising awareness of the profession’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

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