VSCPA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council (Sept. 8, 2020)
VSCPA Statement on Racial Injustice (June 5, 2020)
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Featured Learning
- NEW! Free Virtual Member Roundtable: Creating a Diverse & Inclusive Workplace Culture on Nov. 16
- NEW! Crossing Bridges Diversity Seminar Series in partnership with Ohio Society of CPAs
- VSCPA Diversity Seminars (from CPE Catalog search)
- VSCPA Unconscious Bias Members-Only Webinar recording
- VSCPA Virtual Interchange: Overview of AICPA Trends Report recording
- AICPA Diversity and Inclusion Webcasts
Toolkits & Assessments
- CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion
- Pathway for Progress Pledge & Toolkits (for employers in Northern Virginia and DC metro area)
- AICPA PCPS Diversity & Inclusion Toolkit
- AICPA Diversity Recruiting Plan Template
- AICPA Inclusion Maturity Model (AICPA membership required to access)
- AICPA Recruitment and Retention Toolkit
- Harvard Implicit Bias Test
- Annie E. Casey Racial Equity and Inclusion Action Guide
Other Resources
- Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities — nonprofit with consulting services, keynote speakers, organizational assessments and training resources
- AICPA Inclusion Solutions — free monthly e-newsletter of diversity and inclusion news from Wall Street Journal, Diversity Inc, Diversity Executive and other leading sources
- CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion — directory of programs and actions by employers worldwide
- Catalyst — resources on gender equality
- Project Include — sample diversity and inclusion policies, research based
- Google Re:Work — unconscious bias guides, resources and training
- AICPA Trends Report — trends in the supply of accounting graduates and demand for public accounting recruits
News & Articles
- NEW! Create a Respectful Workplace For People With Disabilities Oct. 2, 2020, Journal of Accountancy
- Companies Seek Ways To Report Diversity Progress Oct. 9, 2020, Journal of Accountancy
- Diversity and Inclusion: Tips For Moving the Needle Oct. 20, 2020, Journal of Accountancy
- How Female Accountants Can Excel As Leaders Oct. 5, 2020, AccountingWEB
- The Benefits of Having Female Leaders Sept. 24, 2020, AccountingWEB
- Let's Talk Equity: How Transparency Can Be the Ultimate Barrier Buster Sept. 2020, Synergy Consulting (VSCPA Center for Innovation Partner)
- 5 Benefits of Having Diversity In Accounting Firms Aug. 27, 2020, AccountingWEB
- How Firms Can Increase Diversity and Inclusion July 27, 2020, AccountingWEB
- What Women Need to Rise In the Accounting Profession July 24, 2020, Journal of Accountancy
- Fewer Black Executives were added to S&P 500 Boards Over the Past Year, June 25, 2020, CNBC
- 4 Ways Companies Can Better Advocate for Nonbinary and Trans Employees June 25, 2020, Fast Company
- Accounting With Pride June 23, 2020, CIMA Insights
- Together, We Can Make a Difference: A 12-Step Plan to Address Racism and Unconscious Bias by Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, CPA, June 9, 2020, Journal of Accountancy
- Diversity Without Inclusion Is A Missed Opportunity, Association for Talent Development
- Diversity & Inclusion Is Imperative Now and Always June 5, 2020, CIMA
- 6 Ways Leaders Can Combat Racism in the Workplace June 5, 2020, Fast Company
- How Business Leaders Can Step Up As Allies for the Black Community June 5, 2020, Forbes
- What PWC Is Doing to Stand Up Against Racism June 4, 2020, CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion
- D&I Initiatives: A Strategic Imperative Dec. 17, 2019, statement from Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, AICPA president and CEO
- Honoring a CPA Pioneer: Dr. Ruth Coles Harris, CPA July/August 2019 VSCPA Disclosures magazine
- Steps Toward Closing the Gender Pay Gap for Female Accountants Sept. 1, 2019, Journal of Accountancy
Podcasts
- NEW! Diversity, Equity & Inclusion With Tracie Daniels VSCPA Leading Forward
- "What You Probably Didn't Know About Racism In the Workplace" Journal of Accountancy podcast
- "Increasing Profession Diversity One Firm At a Time" AICPA Small Firm Philosophy podcast
- "Recognizing and Rooting Out Racism: Advice for Leaders" Journal of Accountancy podcast
- VSCPA Leading Forward
- Women at Work from Harvard Business Review
- Leading with Empathy and Allyship from Change Catalyst
- The Will to Change: Uncovering True Stories of Diversity and Inclusion
Awards & Scholarships
- VSCPA Ruth Coles Harris Advancing Diversity & Inclusion Award — awarded annually
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Scholarships
- VSCPA Educational Foundation Minority Undergraduate Scholarship
- AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students
- AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral Students
- National Association of Black Accountants Scholarship Program
- Association of Latino Professionals in Finance & Accounting Scholarship Program
- AICPA PCPS George Willie Ethnically Diverse Student Scholarship & Internship
Programs
- Volunteer for the VSCPA's student programs aimed at increasing diversity in the CPA pipeline:
Resources
- VSCPA student resources
- VSCPA educator resources
- VSCPA My Path to CPA videos
- ThisWaytoCPA.com — for college students, recent graduates and CPA candidates
- StartHereGoPlaces.com — for high school students interesting in accounting careers
- AICPA Accounting Education Pipeline Resource Guide
- AICPA Student Engagement Toolkit
- AICPA Materials for Accounting Educators
- AICPA Trends Report — trends in the supply of accounting graduates and demand for public accounting recruits
- List of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Hispanic Serving Institutions that are AACSB and ACBSP accredited for accounting
These initiatives and resources are just the beginning of the VSCPA's diversity and inclusion efforts through our Center for Innovation. If you are interested in getting involved with VSCPA programs or have resources to add to this page, please contact VSCPA Innovation & Leadership Director Laura Cobb.