Diversity and equality

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.

Forvis awarded $10,000 college scholarships to two accounting students during the National Association of Black Accountants' 2023 National Convention & Expo.

And compliance is going to get stricter, according to a recent study conducted for the AICPA & CIMA.

People on the autism spectrum or with other conditions such as Tourette's syndrome, dyslexia and ADHD can help fill the pipeline.

The CEO of BDO USA shares the importance of not taking credit, and how to go from $1 a day to $2.8 billion a year.

The focus on reducing educational requirements for a CPA license is misplaced, and our efforts are better placed elsewhere as a profession.

The New Jersey Society of CPAs awarded $221,500 in scholarships to 53 local high school and college students. 

The state society is giving $175,000 to students from across the state. 

BDO USA LLP unveiled its initial sustainability report, highlighting areas where it has made progress in its environmental, social and governance efforts.

The Deloitte Foundation has provided a grant to Urban Assembly to expand access to financial accounting education for high school students.

The Big Four firm will be the title sponsor for Curry's Underrated Golf program to advance equity, access and opportunity for underrepresented youth in golf. 

PwC offers a lot of benefits and opportunities for its LGBTQ+ staff members to find a sense of belonging and well-being.

The CAQ and Everfi celebrate the launch of a digital curriculum designed to attract more diversity into the accounting profession.

PKF Texas appoints next business advisory practice leader; BST & Co. hires marketing strategist; and more accounting news.

This year's edition of the survey will include a new focus on career sustainability.