Racism

A diverse team isn't about filling seats or meeting quotas; it's about breaking free from the hive mind.

The Massachusetts Society of CPAs released a report that identified widespread racial and ethnic disparities in the profession.

Young people with accounting doctoral degrees are encountering discrimination during job searches and discussions on online forums, according to a new study.

Plante Moran separated its culture and DEI metrics to more accurately measure the firm's diversity journey.

The relative absence of diverse and inclusive representation in many CPA firms presents an ongoing obstacle to success for young college students from minority backgrounds.

Scholars in the vanguard of finance, accounting, history and geography are seeing the impact of racial bias and property tax disparities in the $4 trillion U.S. municipal bond market.

The lack of proper representation of Black people in accounting made it much more difficult to attain what two CPAs recently accomplished.

A new survey of accounting marketers offers some revealing findings.

Here’s how Lurie LLP helped Minneapolis recover from destruction after the George Floyd murder in 2020.

Rumbi Bwerinofa-Petrozzello, president of the New York State Society of CPAs, is hoping to make accounting a more diverse profession, as the first woman of color to hold the position in the NYSSCPA’s nearly 125-year history.

A study published by the American Accounting Association found that participants shared similar experiences with stereotyping, insensitivity and disrespect.

When everybody wants returns; future CPAs; the lure of Tinseltown; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Just like the industries that they cover, the lack of Black representation among news outlets acts as a barrier against understanding and eliminating systemic racism.

The flow of assets and capital in manager selection, municipal bonds and business and mortgage capital reveals forms of systemic racism that often get overlooked.

The stakes are high, and we will need equal shares of courage, candor and compassion to create truly inclusive organizations.

The hurdles faced by Black professionals who break into the financial services belie the notion that their small numbers at the industry’s top ranks are a pipeline problem.

Creating the depth of an inclusive culture that demonstrates and activates a diverse workplace is an intentional effort at PwC.

Opening a bank or investment account — or even securing employment in a racism-free workplace — is out of reach for many Black Americans.

The National Association of Black Accountants is hoping to expand its partnerships with accounting firms and corporate America to bring more diversity to the accounting profession.

In the first episode of the five-part documentary series, we look at how disparities in net worth and mortgage discrimination impact Black home ownership — and why it's impossible to close the gaps without attacking systemic racism.