Diversity, equity and inclusion

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January 17, 2020

Women’s initiatives: How the pilot programs worked

Three women CPAs explain how a pilot program that aimed for diversity and inclusion helped transform their midsize accounting firms.

December 1, 2019

How a landmark AICPA resolution helped diversify the profession

Fifty years after the AICPA’s anti-discrimination
resolution, we look at the progress of diversity initiatives in the accounting profession.

November 25, 2019

How to attract a talent pool diverse in experience

This article offers steps employers can take to make sure they aren’t inadvertently excluding more experienced workers.

October 7, 2019

5 behaviors for building strong, inclusive teams

This article discusses ways to move firms and the profession toward more inclusive and diverse teams.

October 1, 2019

#MeToo brings new expectations

A greater focus is being placed on preventing and investigating sexual harassment in the workplace.

September 1, 2019

Steps toward closing the gender pay gap

Eliminating pay disparities can help firms recruit and retain employees. Learn about the causes of the pay gap and what your firm can do to assess and revamp its compensation practices.

July 1, 2019

Succeeding at sponsorship

Following these best practices can help firms create programs that prepare the next generation of leaders and retain the best people.

May 20, 2019

How firms can promote more women to leadership roles

Firm leaders share their thoughts on ways to ensure women have access to opportunities.

January 1, 2019

Challenges continue for African-American accountants

Recently launched affinity programs have improved mentoring opportunities, but African-Americans feel left out of informal social networks and challenged in navigating corporate politics, a new survey shows.

September 1, 2018

Women’s initiatives: A step-by-step plan

The AICPA Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee’s three-year pilot program helped firms discover the most effective methods for empowering women in the workplace.

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AI risks CPAs should know

Are you ready for the AI revolution in accounting? This JofA Technology Q&A article explores the top risks CPAs face—from hallucinations to deepfakes—and ways to mitigate them.