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Apr 25, 2024
Before Phyllis Seven Harris became a leader in the Cleveland nonprofit sector, she said she was shy and would rarely speak. Over the years, she’s learned a great deal about leadership and making a difference.
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Mar 28, 2024
“The only way to influence attitudes and workplace behavior is to set workplace expectations and give people the training they need to be successful,” writes Kaela Sosa, cofounder, The Diversity Movement, in the March/April issue of CPA Voice.
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Feb 29, 2024
As Black History Month ends, OSCPA remains committed to highlighting the impact of Black accounting professionals year-round. If you missed out on some of the inspiring members we featured this month, please read and share their stories.
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Feb 22, 2024
Future Black CPAs are driven by a shared determination to challenge norms, dismantle barriers, and amplify change in the profession.
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Feb 22, 2024
Motivation to keep learning has been the driving force during A’Shira Nelson’s accounting career.
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Feb 15, 2024
Despite not knowing any CPAs or accountants growing up, Ron Reed, CPA, felt passionate about succeeding in the accounting profession.
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Feb 08, 2024
Emerging as a Black young professional and a CPA candidate in the workforce can be challenging, but for Kayla Campbell, MAcc, both the highs and lows are motivation.
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Feb 01, 2024
When Duane Morris, CPA, started out in the profession, it was difficult to find Black accounting leaders to go to for guidance. He’s working to change that for future Black professionals.
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Feb 01, 2024
As diversity, equity, and inclusion evolves, companies must determine a way to initiate change in the workplace.
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Nov 16, 2023
OSCPA is continuing its commitment to attract and retain diverse accounting professionals with a $20,000 investment in Friends of Breakthrough Schools.
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Oct 12, 2023
Authenticity and persistence are two things that OSCPA student ambassador Ayana Witherspoon believes have helped her stand out thus far in her college career.
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Oct 12, 2023
Going back to school after having a family and earning the CPA wasn’t easy for Luis Cartagena, but he knew it would be well worth the effort.
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Sep 28, 2023
As the talent shortage continues, it is imperative that firms create an environment that the next generation wants to be a part of.
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Sep 21, 2023
Years ago, when Lori Kaiser, CPA, asked for a loan for her business, she was told by two different banks to bring her husband in first, despite him not being involved in Kaiser Consulting.
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Sep 14, 2023
Tami Bolder, CPA, says the support of other women has made a significant impact on her career.
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Aug 17, 2023
One of the first steps to improving the accounting pipeline’s diversity is simply taking the initiative.
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Sep 08, 2022
The Ohio CPA Foundation is the recipient of a $25,000 investment from KPMG U.S. Foundation Inc., recognizing the impact the foundation is making in the state of Ohio.
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Jul 31, 2020
An accounting firm reports that embracing this dimension of diversity has sparked greater innovation, improved manager leadership, strengthened pride among employees and highlighted the firm’s purpose.
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Jul 31, 2020
ACLA is a professional development opportunity for college students of color to prepare for a successful future in accounting. At OSCPA we talk a lot about building a pipeline of diverse professionals, but just talking isn’t enough.
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Jul 31, 2020
A new OSCPA opportunity in the greater Cleveland area might be a game changer for underrepresented high school students interested in business and accounting.