Accounting and consulting firm Cherry Bekaert has joined Accounting+, a growing coalition committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within accounting through a nationwide campaign to attract a new generation of students into the talent pipeline.
Led by the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ), a nonpartisan public policy organization serving as the voice of US public company auditors, Accounting+ is a first-of-its kind, profession-backed campaign to actively engage high school and college students with dynamic, tailored resources on the benefits of a career in accounting, including paths to entrepreneurship and to helping build vibrant local communities.
The campaign dispels misperceptions about accounting—namely that it is not interesting or a profession that can help them reach their goals. The Accounting+ campaign is based on research that found substantial openness to accounting as a profession.
By joining Accounting+, Cherry Bekaert commits to be a part of the collective effort to improve diversity in accounting by playing an important role in upskilling communities and working to create a more diverse talent pipeline.
“As we reimagine the future of the accounting profession, we stand by our commitment to excellence," says Cherry Bekaert Advisory CEO Michelle Thompson. By expanding the talent pool and actively inviting more diverse young people to consider the accounting community, we continue to foster professionals who embody the same passion for excellence as the Firm. In addition, we hope to help fuel a future pipeline of accounting professionals.”
For more information on Accounting+, CLICK HERE.
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