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Launch dedicated microsite, which was created to show how NCACPA is working to enrich the pipeline, provide more volunteer service opportunities, contribute to our communities, offer professional and personal development programs, and maintain equitable practices and policies. Continue offering diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning experiences to members, accounting professionals, and staff, and introduce calendar with…

Development of NCACPA’s DEI microsite began following recommendations from The Diversity Movement. Collaboration with NCACPA’s Education RG on a joint university/community college outreach survey. DEI Commitment Statement is enhanced based on input by The Diversity Movement.

NCACPA entered into a partnership with The Diversity Movement, located in Raleigh, who will assist in strategically leading the Association’s efforts. Collaboration between the NC CPA Foundation and the DEI RG to enhance practices pertaining to the scholarship process. Facilitation of listening sessions with the NCACPA Board, members, and staff to gain insights into varying…

Work began on adjusting internal policies and processes, including hiring/onboarding, job descriptions, and compensation. The DEI RG focused on its governance matrix, which included term limits, attendance requirements, meeting frequency, succession planning, and collaboration with other NCACPA RGs and the NC CPA Foundation.

NCACPA staff participated in a comprehensive, two-day racial equity training session.

Deployed membership survey NCACPA members were invited to share perspectives on how the Association could continue to advance our initiatives in this space as it related to events, activities, and the profession more broadly. This assessment revealed strengths of the Association as well as insights for bringing the Association in stronger alignment with DEI values…

Consistent demographic data collection to better focus on broadening the talent pipeline. NCACPA Staff Culture Survey: Purpose was to understand existing opinions, hear sentiments on different subjects, evaluate current policies and procedures, and create positive change.

The DEI RG create three task forces, dedicated to: Offering reflections and edits on NCACPA’s DEI Statement Exploring and recommending racial equity trainings for staff Researching and developing a member survey to be deployed in the fall NCACPA’s senior staff members completed a thorough internal Equity Audit, which was a deep dive into current policies,…

DEI RG members participated in two intensive training sessions on the foundations of DEI principles: Fundamental terms of diversity, equity, inclusion, and race Concepts of unconscious and implicit biases, and microaggressions Types of bystander response and strategies for action Types of workplace behaviors linked to unconscious bias Best practices for hiring and managing people Strategies…