Diversity and equality

A new survey from the ACCA looks at trends in DEI, AI, employee retention, hybrid work and mental health for accountants.

Two bills in Massachusetts this year would target Harvard's endowment and its policy of admitting legacy applicants.

As part of this year's Top 100 Most Influential People survey, Accounting Today asked, "How would you fix the pipeline problem of too few people entering 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.

Attitudes toward diversity, equity and inclusion are shifting in the profession — but slowly.

The Top 50 Firm is improving its compensation and benefits to bring in more experienced professionals and young recruits.

Janet Truncale most recently was the regional MP for EY's financial services organization in the Americas.

Progress on diversity, equity and inclusions is picking up, according to the just-released 2023 Accounting MOVE Project results.

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.