Diversity and equality

The Massachusetts Society of CPAs honored four experienced and three emerging female leaders across the state.

Virginia Society of CPAs president and CEO Stephanie Peters is the latest executive to commit to workplaces built upon more diversity and inclusion.

Assumptions around who can and should seek balance should change, says the president of the Indiana CPA Society.

The Massachusetts Society of CPAs partnered with the National Association of Black Accountants to hold a summer program for students across the state.

Many firms that have active mentoring programs do not provide the appropriate mentors.

The AICPA's “2019 Trends in the Supply of Accounting Graduates and the Demand for Public Accounting Recruits" breaks down the profession as it enters a new decade.

My previous column, “Female staff are smarter than male staff,” drew a lot of comments and emails indicating considerable interest in this topic. Hence, this additional column.

The state society welcomed more than 40 graduates of its internship preparation program for minorities.

Why are there far fewer women partners than men partners in CPA firms?

The accounting profession is one of many struggling to adapt its workforce to reflect the changing demographics in the U.S.

The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved a bill to allow same-sex couples who married before the Defense of Marriage Act was struck down by the Supreme Court to claim tax refunds.

Twenty-five female accounting leaders were recognized at the ongoing 2019 Engage conference in Las Vegas.

The annual Accounting MOVE Project's report on female leadership and diversity trends also included its lists of the best firms for women and best firms for equity leadership.

Ninety-nine minority college students completed the American Institute of CPAs' 25th annual three-day workshop on building professional skills.

Deloitte's 2019 Millennial Survey found that young people around the world are less optimistic and trusting of traditional business models, the economy and other societal factors.

The first woman to helm a Big Four firm has been named the next commissioner of the Women's National Basketball Association.

One of the big challenges of our profession, and of many other professions, is attracting, retaining and advancing the best and brightest across all demographics.

PKF O’Connor Davies appoints leader to cannabis industry practice; MSCPA takes CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion Pledge; and more CPA news.

A new survey shows that business is booming, firms are recognizing the benefits of non-traditional hiring, and the attitude toward tech has moved from fear to anticipation.

The Illinois CPA Society held its annual Women's Leadership Forum in Chicago, honoring two experienced and two emerging female professionals in the state.