Diversity and equality

The annual survey on female leadership and diversity also included lists of the best firms for women and best firms forequity leadership.

Republicans are considering a fix to a provision in their new tax law that they acknowledge could inadvertently penalize victims.

Her election comes at a time when the accounting profession is striving to increase the pool of young people and the percentage of women leaders.

The National Association of Black Accountants has announced its 2018 national and regional award winners.

Susan Malone will be the first woman to lead the firm in its 101-year history.

A research paper from the CFP Board found that black and Latino professionals are severely underrepresented in the industry.

An Ernst & Young Global Limited partner who claimed she was groped by a colleague in front of other employees at Walt Disney World Resort has reached a settlement with the company.

The California Society of CPAs honored five female leaders for their contributions to the profession at the annual Women’s Leadership Forum in Los Angeles.

Top 100 firm Dixon Hughes Goodman held a live broadcast from their North Carolina headquarters last month to tackle harassment and bias in the workplace.

Accountants aren’t sure the campaign against harassment will have an impact – and many don’t think it should.

Despite perceptions that the issue isn’t widespread in accounting, insurers urge caution.

An EY tax partner says she was sexually harassed by colleagues, including one who groped her in front of other employees at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Alvin Carlos, co-founder and CEO of District Capital Management, was recognized for his efforts to promote the profession among underprivileged youth.

Which industries have the highest prevalence of unwanted sexual conduct in the workplace? Will the #MeToo movement have a lasting impact? Key findings from a SourceMedia survey.

It’s tough enough to grapple with sexual harassment in the workplace. It’s more complex when clients are involved.

Top 100 Firm Dixon Hughes Goodman highlighted notable female leaders this month as part of their Inclusion & Diversity Council.

Optimism that the #MeToo movement will have a positive influence is high among bankers who participated in a recent survey on sexual harassment. But there is also concern that it could lead to gender discrimination in hiring and mentoring.

An unprecedented, industrywide survey of sexual harassment in the professional workplace reveals industries with the highest prevalence of unwanted sexual behavior, the differences between large and small companies, and blind spots that may be preventing corrections. Fortunately, the data also lights a path forward.

From inappropriate touching to belittling comments, women advisors confront workplace environments that are far from welcoming.

Scratch beneath the surface, and there is a lingering feeling among many in the banking, payments and mortgage sectors that not only is harassment present, but it may actually be inevitable. Experts say institutions need to combat that mindset — or else.