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.
Diversity, equity and inclusion
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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