AICPA Forum to Focus on Diversity and Inclusion in Accounting

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) National Committee on Diversity and Inclusion (NCDI) will host a candid conversation around diversity and inclusion as a way for the accounting profession to come together to make progress on this issue.

A Forum on Diversity, Inclusion and Making a Difference Together

9 am to 12 pm ET, Wednesday, October 28

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“We believe that our best opportunity to move the needle on diversity and inclusion is to get the entire profession working together,” said Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, president & CEO, AICPA, CEO, Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. “Having open and honest conversations isn’t always easy, but it’s an important step toward taking action and making a difference.”

The forum will feature several discussions around issues diverse employees often face in the workplace, including promotion and advancement, assignments, and feedback, as well as Q&A with leaders within the profession, including:

Barry Melancon, CPA, CGMA, president & CEO, AICPA, CEO, Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
Richard Caturano, CPA, CGMA, National Leader of Culture Diversity and Inclusion, RSM, Past Chairman, AICPA, NCDI Chair
Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, CPA, CGMA, Executive Director, Finance Thought Leadership, Oracle, Past Chairman, AICPA, NCDI Vice-Chair
Anna Mok, CPA, Ascend President
Edilberto Ortiz, CPA, Managing Partner, E.C. Ortiz & Co. LLP, NCPACA Representative
Damien Rivera, CEO, ALPFA
Walter J. Smith, President and CEO, NABA

Attendees will be eligible for 3.5 hours of CPE credit.

The AICPA and AICPA Foundation have a long history of working to increase diversity and inclusion in the profession. These efforts include the Accounting Inclusion Maturity Model, which is a tool to help organizations assess and measure their diversity and inclusion efforts. The George Willie Scholarship and Internship program offers ethnic minority students a scholarship and an internship during busy season with one of the AICPA’s Private Company Practice Section member firms. The Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop offers ethnic minority accounting students leadership training, career exploration and CPA exam preparation. And the AICPA Scholarship Award for Minority Accounting Students, part of the AICPA Legacy Scholars program, provides funding to outstanding minority students studying accounting.

For more information on the AICPA’s NCDI, as well as the member facing Diversity and Inclusion programs, visit aicpa.org/career/diversityinitiatives.html