The Expanded 2021 Board Agenda The extreme and unusual pressures of 2020 have necessitated new areas of focus for directors heading into 2021.

Uncovering Unconscious Bias in Business Finding ways to uncover and combat implicit biases is the only way to build a diverse, inclusive, and successful organization in today’s business world.

Bias and the Board When bias goes unnoticed and unchecked, it can deteriorate governance best practices, derail solid decision-making, and depreciate shareholder value.

The Business Case for Expanding ESG Emphasis Why U.S. corporate leaders must champion for change now.

Opportunity Zones: Hidden Gems in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Newly created “Opportunity Zones” may bring a breath of fresh air to the Illinois economy while giving blighted communities a badly needed boost.

GEN NEXT: Tomorrow Is Another Day How an aspiring CPA found inspiration in failure, persistence, and resilience.

Creating an Unconsciously Inclusive Business Culture Inclusivity begins with conscious, intensive efforts; over time, efforts become habits, and inclusion becomes the cultural default. Imagine what that can do for your firm or company operating in an anything but vanilla business world.

The Business of Making a Social Impact Corporations, communities, and careerists can all do better by doing good.

Finding Direction on Diversity and Inclusion The accounting and finance profession must find a new path forward if it’s ever to achieve lasting diversity and inclusion across organizational levels.