IN PLAY: Amy Sexton With an unconventional start behind her, this accounting manager is turning her past into a superpower for helping others thrive in challenging environments.

Is Remote Work Driving Performance Evaluation Bias? A new study highlights how remote and hybrid workplace settings can create unintentional performance evaluation bias. Here’s what accounting firms can do to fix it.

Will You Stand Up When Others Step Down? As diversity, equity, and inclusion programs fall to scrutiny, we need to stand up for what’s best for the future of the accounting profession.

The Rise and Retreat of DEI: Navigating the Uncertain Future of Workplace Culture As major companies scale back or abandon their DEI initiatives, four experts weigh in on what it means for the accounting profession’s ever-changing landscape.

IN PLAY: Diane L. Yetter, CPA Despite her early skeptics, this leading sales tax expert has proven she deserves a seat at any table. Now she wants to help other women do the same.

Exploring the Corporate Impact of Board Gender Diversity New research examines whether gender diversity on boards plays a role in corporate outcomes.

Unveiling Your Layers: A Journey to Authentic Self-Discovery Authenticity isn’t a destination—it’s a continuous exploration of the many selves we embody.

IN PLAY: Anna C. Gomez, CPA After facing the hard realities of immigrating to the United States, this ‘Woman to Watch’ has made it her passion to help other women like her rise up the ranks.

How CPA Firms Can Prepare for Illinois’ Pay Transparency Law Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, employers in Illinois will be required to disclose salary ranges in job postings. Here’s what CPA firms and other organizations can do now to prepare.