Diversity and equality

The Institute of Management Accountants recently released a pair of reports on how CFOs can help their organizations provide more sustainable business activities.

The newly formed organization looks to attract and retain more Black accountants during a critical turning point in diversity for the profession.

A study has found that the last batch of stimulus checks arrived at wealthier, White households more quickly than to those of Blacks and Hispanics.

The Top 20 Firm is inviting clients and the local community to a July 14 webinar centered on "addressing positive change and equality for all people."

KPMG appointed new leaders in the U.S. of its audit, tax and advisory businesses as the Big Four firm tries to regain trust after a bruising series of scandals.

Long-term changes are brewing underneath the surface issues surrounding the current crises.

Hailee Johnson, a manager in UHY’s audit practice in Michigan, led a softball team sponsored by the firm to a World Series C Softball Championship in 2017, and she is hoping to do the same this year.

The New Jersey Society of CPAs highlighted local professionals who are advancing the profession forward in such areas as diversity, innovation and education.

Finance execs are concerned about a new wave of infections leading to a further economic downturn, according to a survey Monday from PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Ohio Society of CPAs president and CEO Scott Wiley, PwC US chairman Tim Ryan and Oracle executive director Kimberly Ellison-Taylor discussed the impact of racism on the profession.

If you are looking to make an impact, here are some ways to help others live better financial lives and organizations retain and promote Black, indigenous, and people of color.

Anthony Pugliese, president and CEO of the California Society of CPAs, outlined a 90-day plan to boost diversity and equality initiatives across the state.

The annual paper on female representation and leadership at accounting firms honored firms making waves in gender equity.

Firms, state CPA societies and national accounting organizations are addressing the wave of international outrage and demonstrations sparked by the killing last week of George Floyd, an unarmed African American, by four Minneapolis police officers.

The Illinois Society of CPAs awarded $84,000 to 43 collegiate accounting students as part of its Accounting Scholarship Program.

Firms need to take the long view in pursuing their D&I ‘North Star.’

The multi-year, international collaboration will include a series of events focused on bettering the future of the accounting, tax and audit industries.

The California Society of CPAs honored six top female professionals across the state, from emerging to experienced leaders.

Chris Mitchell, a consulting principal within Crowe's technology, media and telecommunications services group, will oversee inclusive practices at the Top 10 Firm.

Diversity and inclusion are top priorities in today’s fast-paced and dynamic environment — especially as clients, customers, business partners and the employee pipeline include a broad spectrum of diverse characteristics.