Three women CPAs explain how a pilot program that aimed for diversity and inclusion helped transform their midsize accounting firms.
Diversity, equity and inclusion
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.
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.
5 behaviors for building strong, inclusive teams
This article discusses ways to move firms and the profession toward more inclusive and diverse teams.
#MeToo brings new expectations
A greater focus is being placed on preventing and investigating sexual harassment in the workplace.
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.
Succeeding at sponsorship
Following these best practices can help firms create programs that prepare the next generation of leaders and retain the best people.
How firms can promote more women to leadership roles
Firm leaders share their thoughts on ways to ensure women have access to opportunities.
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.
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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