Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.

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.

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.

Commemorating 100 years of Black CPAs and looking forward

The Black CPA Centennial celebration highlighted the inspiring stories of Black CPAs who broke through barriers and paved a path for others to join the accounting profession. Against the backdrop of the commemoration, work continues to be needed to improve recruiting, retention, and advancement of Black CPAs.

Where to find March’s flipbook issue

The Journal of Accountancy is now completely digital. 

 

 

 

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