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Trailblazers in Accounting: John Cromwell Jr.
With more than 5,000 African American CPAs in the United States today, the profession has made remarkable progress in the last 50 years, especially compared to the early years of the CPA designation. This progress was made possible by the dedication and tenacity of...
The Fiery History of Business Income Loss Protection
As businesses struggle with the difficulties of an isolated workforce and changing consumer needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, income loss has threatened...
Identifying and Understanding Kickback Schemes
In September of 2020, a high ranking official of the Houston Independent School District was accused of participating in a cash kickback...
Recognizing Diversity and Inclusion in the Fidelity Bond Industry
The Fidelity Law Association (FLA) has long provided members of the fidelity bond industry with education and resources for pursuing fair claim...
Tips for Eliminating Bias in the Workplace
Bias in the workplace can be deeply harmful for any organization. Between turning away talented employees, hurting diversity, and lowering morale, bias can prevent...
Diversity is the Future of Accounting
Over time, the profession of accounting has made strides toward inclusive practices and the provision of equality. While those improvements have been...
Championing Diversity: The National Association of Black Accountants
In 1969, there were approximately 100,000 Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). Of those 100,000, only 136 were African American. Now, after decades...
The Influx of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams and Misinformation
The COVID-19 pandemic has strained even the most resilient and flexible organizations, but after nearly nine months of sheltering-in-place and social distancing,...
History of Women in Accounting – Mary T. Washington Wylie
As the profession of accounting becomes increasingly diverse and benefits from that variety of perspectives, it is important to recognize the individuals who paved the way for inclusion. Mary T....
Diversity Training for a Culture of Inclusion in the Workplace
Diversity is one of the most important aspects of any excellent organization. Well-rounded, long-term diversity training may be a catalyst for improvements...