Diversity and equality

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

This year’s Best Firms for Women have supported their people during, and taken new lessons from, a whole new way of working in the pandemic

CliftonLarsonAllen is teaming up with the National Association of Black Accountants to encourage more diversity, equity and inclusion in the accounting profession.

Brandi Samuel, the Atlanta firm's international tax practice co-leader, was promoted to principal effective Oct. 1.

Crystal Cooke of the AICPA and Todd Shapiro of the ICPAS discuss the centennial of the first Black CPA, what we can learn from pioneering Black accountants, and the work the profession needs to do on diversity.  

Despite BLM, #MeToo and other movements for equality and justice, employers don't understand enough about the impact of neglecting DEI on company health.

Accountants of color and women took on increased workloads at firms during the COVID-19 pandemic, but didn’t necessarily see their careers advance, according to a new study.

The Big Four and other prominent accounting firms were recognized for their benefits and policies for new parents.

Tifphani White-King has charted an unusual career path, starting with aspirations of dancing and then becoming one of the first Black female tax partners at a major firm.

Many people with disabilities have experienced discrimination based on their disability and therefore may require some coaxing to apply for your jobs. However, they will provide your firm with unbelievable benefits and are worth the modest effort.

The HR tech company has also expanded Accountant Connect with new analytics tools and industry partnerships.

The year-long national awareness campaign recognized up-and-coming Black CPAs across the United States for their leadership and efforts in boosting diversity across the profession.

The firm has been analyzing its workforce by nosing around what employees’ parents used to do for a living.

It can help firms and clients improve their bottom line, while boosting diversity, team morale and community relations.

The American Institute of CPAs Foundation granted fellowships to 25 minority doctoral students to boost the representation of minority educators in accounting programs.

The American Institute of CPAs honored 10 ethnic minority accounting students with scholarships worth up to $20,000 each for pursuing the CPA license.

The state society honored seven female professionals across experienced and emerging leaders categories.

The Institute of Management Accountants is planning to increase its efforts to promote greater diversity in the accounting profession with a new director of diversity, equity and inclusion, Darryl Jackson.

The state society honored four female professionals across Experienced and Emerging Leader categories.

The American Institute of CPAs granted $766,000 in academic scholarships to 150 students as part of its annual program supporting future CPAs.