Diversity and equality

Women-friendly workplaces are taking advantage of new development initiatives and work schedules.

More than 1,100 women are seeking class-action certification in a lawsuit against the Big Four firm.

RSM raises $2.8M in Birdies Fore Love campaign; Smith Elliott Kearns rebrands; and more news from CPA offices across the country.

The Top 100 Firm is launching a new initiative designed to connect women managers with executive committee members for career advice and leadership pathways.

The American Institute of CPAs announced the 92 recipients of its 2018-19 Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students.

BlumShapiro to provide Thanksgiving Day meals for seventh year; AFWA announces 2018 Women Who Count Award winners; and more news from CPA offices across the country.

Ernst & Young's 'Belonging Barometer' study polled over 1,000 Americans on their feelings about how they connect to their workplaces.

The National Association of Black Accountants is seeking qualified student applicants by Dec. 15, 2018.

The Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance announced this year's class of female professionals who are leading their peers.

The American Institute of CPAs' annual award gives $12K to future accounting professors who will bring diversity to the profession.

The Institute of Management Accountants has a memorandum of understanding with the Association of Latino Professionals for America.

The NYSSCPA's Jan Herringer explains how accountants can advise clients to be more sustainable at a time when investors and consumers demand it.

Five finalists were chosen, with one Emerging and one Experienced Leader selected.

The American Institute of CPAs recognized Lester McKeever Jr., of Chicago, with the Institute's highest honor.

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

The state society recognized three female leaders making strides in their work and communities.

The state society will once again host 25 students for its all-expenses paid Mary T. Washington Wylie internship program this coming January.

The Big Four firm is ramping up recruiting efforts in the coming year, with a special focus on diverse candidates and tech skills.