Diversity and equality

Accounting's most influential share their main concerns for the profession.

The hybrid work model that has come into wider use since the pandemic can help organizations with diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Plus, Net at Work acquires Eide Bailly's Sage practice; Lockstep enters AR automation partnership with SYSPRO; and other stories from the accounting technology world.

The relative absence of diverse and inclusive representation in many CPA firms presents an ongoing obstacle to success for young college students from minority backgrounds.

The project's annual report highlights "Career Fluid" strategies, and announced a change in leadership.

Exclusive Arizent research found that more than 95% of employees think they have something to learn from people who are different from them. But only 66% think that diverse companies make better decisions. We explore the disconnect.

New research from Accounting Today's parent company suggests that accounting is behind the curve in terms of attitudes toward diversity.

Firms need to take new approaches to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Our annual ranking of the most female-friendly workplaces in accounting.

The 2022 Best Firms for Women don't just talk the talk — they have cultivated cultures that champion women

The Institute of Management Accountants introduced two new education programs for sustainable business practices and diversity, equity and inclusion.

As part of the AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students, the AICPA Foundation offered 23 minority doctoral students a $12,000 fellowship. 

Scholars in the vanguard of finance, accounting, history and geography are seeing the impact of racial bias and property tax disparities in the $4 trillion U.S. municipal bond market.

A panel of judges selected seven female leaders based on their contributions to their firm, clients and community, as well as the accounting profession.

A recent study found that when a publicly traded company appoints a Black CEO, there is a corresponding bump in average share price.

The Center for Audit Quality introduced a new high school curriculum to expose students to accounting careers and grow a more diverse talent pipeline.

The pandemic has significantly set back gender parity by more than three decades, highlighting the precarious nature of progress toward gender equality.

Data shows a distinct early pay gap among women and men for accounting and related services. Disparities like these are indefensible, says the AICPA's Susan Coffey.

PricewaterhouseCoopers pointed to progress in its audit practice on a number of fronts, including on inspections, training and diversity.