Best Practices for Promotion of Diversity in the Accounting Profession.

MINORITY accountants; DIVERSITY in the workplace; ACCOUNTING; ACCOUNTING firms; EMPLOYEES; PROFESSIONAL licensure examinations; BUSINESS mentorships

The article looks at the issue of diversity in accounting as of 2012, focusing on the position of African Americans within the profession and offering suggestions for how accounting firms can recruit and retain more minority professionals. It notes the importance of supporting newly hired accountants in their efforts to pass the certified public accountant (CPA) exam. Also discussed are ways of making mentorship programs and diversity training more effective.