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In today’s competitive business environment, employers in all professions and industries—including CPA firms—are constantly seeking ways to enhance their performance, innovation, and overall effectiveness. One often-overlooked strategy is the inclusion of neurodiverse employees, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. By tapping into this underutilized talent pool, CPA firms not only can address skill shortages but also bring unique perspectives and strengths to their teams.

Even as the climate for diversity, equity, and inclusion remains volatile, the near- and longer-term impacts of DEI on the accounting profession amplify shared accountability.

CPA firms are constantly seeking ways to enhance their performance, innovation, and overall effectiveness. One often-overlooked strategy is the inclusion of neurodiverse employees.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Alondra, Oscar, and Rubi Ruiz Contreras and discover how a shared love for problem solving and cultural values shaped their identity and career paths.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Sabino Arredondo of Wilcox Arredondo & Co., articulates the value of representation in the accounting community, "If we can provide young Hispanic professionals with the opportunity to hear success stories of CPAs that they can identify with, it may inspire them to follow in their footsteps. I love to share my story, and I will never forget where I came from. If my story can inspire other Hispanics, I am proud to share it".

The Government Accountability Office recently found that some populations may be getting selected for IRS audits at a higher rate than others.

As the accounting industry grapples with a significant talent shortage, a comprehensive report from MassCPAs sheds light on the critical issue of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) challenges and opportunities within the profession. The report, “Workplace Inclusion: An Imperative for Change in the Accounting Profession,” by Trish Foster, highlights the need for more inclusive workplace cultures to stem the tide of professionals leaving the field.

From cherished family traditions to navigating the complexities of identity in the workplace, Roy Matsunaga of Deloitte & Touche LLP sheds light on his journey and commitment to elevating AANHPI voices in professional spaces.

Get to know Shubha Joshi and learn about her journey from software engineer to owner of her own CPA firm, Shubha Joshi CPA LLC, Portland. Her story embodies empowerment and entrepreneurship, inspiring others to break barriers and pursue their dreams.

Two Hawaii-based CPAs share their career paths, why they enjoy mentoring, and how they want to serve their community. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

Meet Bashir Khanani of Synthes Medical Surgical Equipment & Instruments Trading LLC, a Pakistani-born, Muslim CPA from Oregon, who shares insights on how his cultural identity shapes his professional path.

Discover how Laura's multicultural background influences her professional journey, from leveraging diverse perspectives in the workplace to navigating career pivots with resilience.

Meet Crisanto Agtani, a dynamic leader at Macri, LLC. Through his involvement in Oregon's Filipino community and OSCPA, he shares insights on identity, resilience, and an empathic approach to service.

Cierra Leopoldino of REDW LLC lives by the Hawaiian motto "Malama kekahi i kekahi," meaning to care for one another. With this ethos and her Hawaiian roots, she cultivates professional landscapes that prioritize collaboration, respect, and a strong sense of community.

Meet OSCPA member Taylor Larson, Senior Tax Manager at Empirical Wealth Management and Board Treasurer for Saturday Academy. Taylor's approach, rooted in her Chinese American heritage, redefines client relationships and community engagement.

Meet Megan Howe and discover how she breaks barriers in the CPA profession as a deaf accountant at Hungerford Nichols CPAs + Advisors. When she's not crunching numbers, she is advocating for inclusivity and diverse success in the workplace. Reprint permission from Second Wave Media. Article by Kym Reinstadler.

One of the major challenges in our field is retaining women after they take on another demanding role: becoming a mother.

Cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace requires commitment. Is your organization up to the challenge?

Join us in celebrating Jennifer Gragg, a rockstar mother and newly licensed CPA at CliftonLarsonAllen! As a rising professional, Jennifer is exhilarated by the endless puzzles of accounting. However, navigating the complexities of work-life balance as a woman in accounting can be tiresome.

For our final Black History Month feature, we are grateful to honor Charles Wilhoite. As seasoned industry leader, Charles watched the CPA profession blossom from counting diversity with 10 fingers, to a community full of opportunities. Through his time working with clients, peers, and non-profits, Charles discovered the secret to becoming a superhero, "If young Black students, adults, and professionals can see me, I guarantee that some of them will believe they can be me—not special, but visible—a superpower that is wonderfully contagious".