Diversity and equality

AJ Johnson, Geoff Brown and Calvin Harris share their unique perspectives as African-Americans who lead three of the biggest state CPA societies.

The 2023 Accounting MOVE Project report focuses on how women can navigate the shifting workplace in the accounting profession.

The researcher sourced data from IRS tax forms to track wages for men between the ages of 25 to 55.

Nearly half the directors on corporate boards would like to see one of the other members replaced, but few changes are happening, according to a new survey.

Meaningful progress on DEI initiatives has a real effect on the workforce. We examine the dynamics that drive this conclusion and what it means for companies.

Our annual ranking of the most female-friendly workplaces in accounting.

The 2023 Best Firms for Women have fostered a culture of encouragement and specialized support.

The move comes as firms try to widen the pipeline of young people entering the accounting profession, especially from diverse backgrounds.

For the head of Top 100 Firm Schellman, leadership starts with self-aware people who don't hesitate to challenge the status quo — or their leader.

The Illinois CPA Society is hosting its annual conference this week featuring 44 educational sessions and four keynote presentations, including a session on the state of the CPA profession.

The Massachusetts Society of CPAs hosted the Accounting Careers Exploratory leadership program for 26 high school students in partnership with Suffolk University. 

The chair and senior partner of PwC shares why it's important for firms to have their employees' backs.

The board announced 369 accounting and auditing students will receive $10,000 in scholarships as part of its PCAOB Scholars program.

The managing partner of GRF CPAs & Advisors is paving the way for future accounting leaders to pursue non-traditional careers.

Students aren't majoring in accounting because they don't have a passion for the subject, and because they perceive barriers in cost and time.

This summer, the Big Four firm launched a three-week paid internship focused on introducing high school students to accounting careers.

CPA firms have been recruiting more people without accounting degrees and backgrounds as a way to fill their open jobs while expanding diversity in their workforce.

The chair of the U.S. firm of Deloitte talks about how to have an exponential impact in the profession.

A pair of senators are reintroducing bipartisan legislation to eliminate gender-specific spousal references in the Tax Code and protect LGBTQ+ Americans from discrimination.

The Virginia Society of CPAs Educational Foundation awarded $61,500 in undergraduate, graduate and doctoral scholarships to 27 accounting college students across the state.