I’m Becky Sproul, Audit Talent and Culture Officer at KPMG US and I’m sharing how my background has shaped who I am today, personally and professionally. Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans while reflecting on the profound impact of...

All around the country, students are graduating from college and embarking on their career journey. Congratulations, Class of 2024! With this new wave of students starting their careers, I wanted to highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in the accounting profession and the unique role that Historically Black Colleges...

​​​​ Welcome to June, the official first month of summer. For me, this month marks a major (and bittersweet) milestone - my oldest son’s graduation from high school. And while he is planning on majoring in environmental science at the University of Oregon this fall, he has also committed to at least taking an introductory...

The value of diverse voices and backgrounds within the financial reporting profession cannot be overstated. At the CAQ, we advocate for the advancement of people of color, promote diverse opportunities, and encourage a diversity of thought within our organization and the profession at large. June is Pride Month, a month that...

Accounting+ is a nationwide campaign expanding the pipeline of diverse accountants. Operating under the belief that you can’t be what you can’t see, Accounting+ is introducing the next generation of students to the limitless possibilities a career in accounting holds, tackling long-held misconceptions about accounting, and providing students with resources...

Welcome to the first edition of Bold Ambition in 2024, the quarterly newsletter from the Center for Audit Quality that brings you insights, resources, and tools on the latest DEI updates in the accounting profession. March is Women’s History Month, and women have come so far in so many ways. Of...

This Women’s History Month, how are you reflecting on the women trailblazers in accounting who came before us? Hello, I’m Kecia Williams Smith, an Associate Professor at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University where I lead the Master of Accountancy (MACC) Program and the Center for Accounting Diversity. As a...

Hello, I’m Kecia Williams Smith, an Associate Professor at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University where I lead the Master of Accountancy (MACC) Program and the Center for Accounting Diversity. As a former audit practitioner and regulator, I implement my experiences into innovative academic programming and research related to...