Diversity and equality

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.

A panel of small firm owners discussed how DEI initiatives are not a "once-a-year plan" at the AICPA 2021 Engage conference in Las Vegas.

As part of the Black CPA Centennial, three leaders discuss what the accounting profession needs to do to become more diverse.

A willingness to take chances helped take them to the top, female leaders in the profession say.

It's crucial not to overlook relational accounting.

Nearly one out of five accountants who identified as LGBTQIA left the accounting profession because of a lack of diversity, equitable treatment or inclusion, according to a recent study.

The group formed by SASB and the IIRC is developing ESG standards as financial regulators press for improved reporting.

Accounting firms and other businesses are losing out on talent because minorities are limited in their opportunities.

A total of $180K in contributions, donated from Deloitte professionals who are Ohio State alumni, will support Master of Accounting students, as well as the college's THRIVE diversity project.