Diversity and equality

While the majority of accounting and tax practices offer policies to discourage gender bias and discrimination, women are divided over whether the firms’ leaders are actually carrying them out.

The ranking Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee wants to create two new tax incentives to help small businesses owned by women to hire and grow and get access to capital.

Crowe's second annual 'The Art of Smart' report also found that female leadership is highest in European corporate boards.

We need to be aware of things that we do that make others uncomfortable, especially women and members of minority groups.

The annual poll from the Accounting and Financial Women's Alliance's invites firms to share their data on female leadership and representation.

PKF O’Connor Davies launches family advisory services; Marcum prepares for annual Day of Service; and more CPA news.

Today there is considerable consternation that women and blacks are underrepresented in the partnership ranks of CPA firms.

The Massachusetts Society of CPAs will offer $10K and $5K student scholarships beginning in 2020.

Five diverse accounting students are provided up to $20,000 each to pursue the CPA license.

The KSCPA honored eight emerging and experienced female leaders across the state.

Take an inside look at the 10 most female-friendly workplaces in the accounting profession.

These 10 workplaces are setting the gold standard for advancing gender diversity in the profession.

The American Institute of CPAs Foundation granted $12K fellowships to minority doctoral students in an effort to boost the number of minority educators in accounting programs.

The Mary T. Washington Wylie Internship Preparation Program is open to minority college students looking to pursue careers in accounting and finance.

Ex-Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, who killed PwC associate Botham Jean in his own apartment, faces up to 99 years.

The Big Four and other top firms were recognized for their "inclusive benefits for families" and parental leave policies.

The American Institute of CPAs' "Inclusion 2.0: Getting from Intent to Impact” aims to inform attendees on building a more inclusive firm.

The business journal honored 77 women working in professional services firms in the New York City metropolitan area.

Windham Brannon adds a business valuation services division; Marks Paneth creates a technology and digital services group; and more CPA news.

The Lexington, Kentucky firm seeks to "promote a firm culture that provides women with support, mentorship and training in order to fully develop their potential as leaders."