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Inclusive Travel Policies That Prioritize People

May 19, 2026

An organization's commitment to inclusion shows up in many ways, including operational decisions relating to something as practical and routine as corporate travel.

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How Accounting Firms Can Reduce Bias in Performance Reviews

May 13, 2026

Performance reviews are meant to be objective. Yet even the most well‑intentioned processes can unintentionally reinforce bias, especially in professional services environments like accounting, where evaluations affect promotions, pay, and long-term career trajectories.

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Better Together: How to Support and Strengthen a Multigenerational Workforce

March 09, 2026

By embracing generational differences, CPA firms can create stronger teams and a more resilient profession prepared for the future.

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VSCPA CEO Stephanie Peters Receives Prestigious Award for Supporting Diversity in Accounting

October 01, 2024

In recognition of her contributions to advancing diversity in the business and accounting community, VSCPA President and CEO Stephanie Peters, CAE, received the 2024 Leadership Award from the Ruth Coles Harris Leadership Institute (RCHLI) in the Sydney Lewis School of Business at Virginia Union University (VUU).

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CPAs as LGBTQ+ allies 

October 17, 2023

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DEI Is evolving: is your firm keeping up?

July 21, 2023

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Why diversity is a challenge & opportunity for the CPA talent pipeline

July 21, 2023

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Tackling the CPA talent shortage head on

July 20, 2023

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VSCPA Commits $15,000 to Accounting Diversity Campaign

April 10, 2023

To support attracting diverse voices to the accounting profession, the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) is proud to commit a $15,000 investment over two years to Accounting+, a Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) initiative.

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The autism spectrum: An untapped talent source 

October 31, 2022

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Could DEI initiatives solve staffing issues?

July 27, 2022

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Carving a diverse path

June 30, 2022

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VSCPA Educational Foundation raises $100,000 for scholarship honoring Black CPAs

June 15, 2022

For Immediate Release Tina Bates, VSCPA  (804) 612-9416   tbates@vscpa.com    Twitter: @vscpanews  Richmond (May 19, 2022) — The Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) Educational Foundation has hit its $100,000 goal to launch a new scholarship encouraging and supporting

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Honoring a CPA pioneer

April 15, 2022

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Secrets of a CPA trailblazer

April 05, 2022

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Why women are critical for your DEI initiative

March 16, 2022

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Equity is not equality

February 22, 2022

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How to embed DEI into your office culture 

February 07, 2022

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Let’s talk equity: Transparency can be the ultimate barrier buster

February 04, 2022

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What's in a name?

January 10, 2022

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