AICPA seeks minority college students for 2021 Leadership Workshop

The American Institute of CPAs opened registration for its 2021 Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop, to be held Oct. 13-15, 2021, in New Orleans.

AICPA seeks minority college students for 2021 Leadership Workshop


AICPA marks International Women's Day

The Association of International CPAs has shared a number of tips for firms to better support and advance female professionals.

AICPA marks International Women's Day


Franklin University, Ohio Society partner on continuing ed

The Columbus, Ohio-based university will develop online training courses for CPAs throughout the state.

Franklin University, Ohio Society partner on continuing ed


Staffing: The new virtual reality

As more firms recruit remotely and beyond their geographic borders, some new hires may never need to come into the office again.

Staffing: The new virtual reality


Florida Institute of CPAs outlines 2021 DE&I goals

FICPA’s Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion, launched last September, announced a number of initiatives this year to advance equitable treatment in its member firms.

Florida Institute of CPAs outlines 2021 DE&I goals


RSM US announces DE&I-focused collaborative for middle market

The Top Five Firm welcomed 14 inaugural organizations from a wide range of industries to “actively enhance diversity, equity and inclusion within their organizations.”

RSM US announces DE&I-focused collaborative for middle market


Less than half of accountants say the profession is equitable

A new report from the IMA and CalCPA also found that 43 to 55 percent of female, nonwhite, and LGBTQIA respondents polled have left a U.S. accounting company due to a perceived lack of equitable treatment.

Less than half of accountants say the profession is equitable


KPMG speaks out against Asian-American violence

Paul Knopp, KPMG U.S. Chair and CEO, posted an internal message on LinkedIn reiterating the firm’s condemnation of “discrimination, harassment or racism” against Asian-Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

KPMG speaks out against Asian-American violence


Dixon Hughes Goodman launches diversity-focused 'Futures Program'

The Top 20 Firm will hold an annual summer program designed to recruit, develop and retain minority accounting students with a Diversity Leadership Summit and internship opportunities.

Dixon Hughes Goodman launches diversity-focused 'Futures Program'