Diversity and equality

The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved a bill to allow same-sex couples who married before the Defense of Marriage Act was struck down by the Supreme Court to claim tax refunds.

Twenty-five female accounting leaders were recognized at the ongoing 2019 Engage conference in Las Vegas.

The annual Accounting MOVE Project's report on female leadership and diversity trends also included its lists of the best firms for women and best firms for equity leadership.

Ninety-nine minority college students completed the American Institute of CPAs' 25th annual three-day workshop on building professional skills.

Deloitte's 2019 Millennial Survey found that young people around the world are less optimistic and trusting of traditional business models, the economy and other societal factors.

The first woman to helm a Big Four firm has been named the next commissioner of the Women's National Basketball Association.

One of the big challenges of our profession, and of many other professions, is attracting, retaining and advancing the best and brightest across all demographics.

PKF O’Connor Davies appoints leader to cannabis industry practice; MSCPA takes CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion Pledge; and more CPA news.

A new survey shows that business is booming, firms are recognizing the benefits of non-traditional hiring, and the attitude toward tech has moved from fear to anticipation.

The Illinois CPA Society held its annual Women's Leadership Forum in Chicago, honoring two experienced and two emerging female professionals in the state.

Massachusetts Society of CPAs president and CEO Amy Pitter signed the pledge as the state society kicks off its Year of Diversity and Inclusion.

The American Institute of CPAs has revised its free Accounting Inclusion Maturity Model for firms, which assesses diversity and inclusion practices with individualized reports.

EY appoints first female leader of EMEIA region; CalCPA names Women to Watch; and more CPA news from across the country.

Online career resource Vault.com named the Big Four firms as the best accounting workplaces committed to female, minority and LGBT diversity for staff members.

The annual awards recognize female CPAs for their leadership and contributions to the accounting profession.

The Institute of Management Accountants has issued a new report with best practices for developing an effective costing model.

Goldman became the first bank to publish its report in line with Sustainability Accounting Standards Board metrics.

Issues new and old will be a focus at the federal, state and local levels.

A new report from CPA Mutual details its member firms' most common human resources concerns over the last year.

The rate at which women are rising to leadership at accounting firms is too slow.