Here are some resources specific to the accounting profession and or business community which you may find helpful:

 

Toolkits and Assessments: 

AICPA PCPS – Diversity & Inclusion Toolkit

This toolkit was developed by AICPA to help firms better attract, recruit, retain and advance diverse talent pools. 

AICPA Accounting Inclusion Maturity Model

The Maturity Model is a short confidential assessment of your organizations' progress in diversity and inclusion. 

AICPA Retention and Recruitment Toolkit

This toolkit was written to help leaders understand how recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce can help them better achieve their companies’ overall talent recruitment and retention goals.

CEO Action Pledge (information and sign-up link)

 

Events/Webinars:

LinkedIn’s Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging for All 

This learning path  is comprised of 7 webinars on bias, cultural competence, communication, allyship and accountability. 

Korn FerryWebinar Series: Race Matters

This 4 webinar series was recorded during June 2020 and addresses: black voices, white allies, systemic racism and creation of an equitable future.

 

Articles:

Strategies for CPAs to Encourage Positive Changes in Diversity (Journal of Accountancy)

How to Build Diversity in your Firm (Accounting Today)

Be Your Own True Self: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace (Forbes)

Diversity and Inclusion: Tips for Moving the Needle (Journal of Accountancy)

 

Other Resources:

AICPA Inclusion Solutions

Free monthly e-newsletter of diversity and inclusion news from Wall Street Journal, Diversity Inc., Diversity Executive and other leading sources.