Leadership. Gender Equity. Progressiveness. Sporting all these qualities, and more, The Bonadio Group has been named a “Best CPA Firm for Women” and a “Best CPA Firm for Equity Leadership” by the Accounting MOVE Project, an annual industry report
sponsored by the Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA).
The project, which investigates the factors proven to be essential to women’s career success, found that the firm’s commitment to “career fluidity” has allowed for greater career advancement opportunities for its female CPAs than the majority of its industry counterparts.
The “Best CPA Firms for Women” are identified based on corporate initiatives and programs that support persistent progress in advancing female leaders. Additionally, those named to the “Best Firms for Equity Leadership” list have achieved advanced gender equity through any combination of culture, growth and programs.
“We will continue to foster a culture that promotes the professional growth of women at our firm." — Bruce Zicari, Managing Partner & CEO, The Bonadio Group
The Bonadio Group Managing Partner and CEO Bruce Zicari says the firm is committed to supporting the ambitions of our talented female leaders with greater opportunities for career development and the continued enhancement of our DE&I practices. “We will continue to foster a culture that promotes the professional growth of women at our firm, as each and every one of our people play a critical role in the success of our business.”
Currently, over one-third (37%) of the firm’s principals and partners are women, with a retention rate of 86% in the transition of female employees to the partner role (significantly more than the national average of 50%).
The project also lauded the firm for its proactive policies to prevent burnout, including offering employees unlimited paid time off and adding a week off around July 4.
Cindy Stanley, Executive Director of the Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance, says that women need a third-party stamp of approval like the MOVE Project lists and the Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance to find firms where they can grow and thrive.
“Traditional career paths are changing so quickly that firms can hardly keep up,” Stanley says. “The 2022 Move Project shows fresh avenues of advancement.”
The Accounting MOVE Project winners recently were honored at the “2022 Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance Conference.”
For more information on the project and to view a full list of honorees, CLICK HERE.
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