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.
Diversity, equity and inclusion
5 ways to support LGBTQ+ employees
Organizations are encouraged to foster an inclusive work environment and create a culture of safety and belonging.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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