Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives for Increasing the CPA Pipeline
Supporting a diverse stream of students and CPA candidates into the profession is a VSCPA priority.
The VSCPA is committed to promoting the benefits of the CPA profession for the next generation and ensuring the profession increases its diversity and remains vibrant for years to come.
Two of our bold strategies address this commitment:
- Increase diversity, equity and inclusion in the profession.
- Influence students to become CPAs.
A strong, diverse pipeline of future CPAs is critical to the profession’s success. These resources and programs help further our DEI efforts for students and the educators who serve them.
Scholarships
- VSCPA Educational Foundation Minority Scholarships
- AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students
- AICPA AWSCPA Scholarship for women majoring in accounting
- 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
- Scholarships with Ascend for pan-Asian leaders
Programs
- Volunteer for CPAs in the Classroom to increase diversity in the CPA pipeline.
- Accelerated Careers Awareness Program (ACAP) with NABA Richmond. (We're a sponsor!)
- NABA CPA Bound
- CPA Breakthrough
Other Resources
- VSCPA Accounting Career Experience videos featuring the career paths of several diverse CPAs.
- AICPA 2021 Trends Report — Trends in the supply of accounting graduates and demand for public accounting recruits.
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities list from U.S. News & World Report
- BoldAmbition.org
- Accounting+
- MADE
These initiatives and resources are just the beginning of the VSCPA's diversity and inclusion efforts. Find all of our initiatives in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Resource Center. Questions about student or DEI programs or resources? Reach out to VSCPA Academic & Outreach Director Molly Wash.