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Diversity And Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion (D&I) have become strategic imperatives for accountancy firms, finance departments, and professional bodies across the UK. Coverage highlights initiatives aimed at improving representation across gender, ethnicity, social mobility, neurodiversity, and LGBTQ+ inclusion within the profession—spanning both practice and industry roles.

Editorial reporting includes policy launches, leadership appointments, benchmarking reports, employee resource group activities, and commentary from key figures driving change in the sector. Focus is also given to regulatory developments, client expectations around ESG reporting, and how inclusive workplaces contribute to talent retention and business performance.

Diversity And Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion (D&I) have become strategic imperatives for accountancy firms, finance departments, and professional bodies across the UK. Coverage highlights initiatives aimed at improving representation across gender, ethnicity, social mobility, neurodiversity, and LGBTQ+ inclusion within the profession—spanning both practice and industry roles.

Editorial reporting includes policy launches, leadership appointments, benchmarking reports, employee resource group activities, and commentary from key figures driving change in the sector. Focus is also given to regulatory developments, client expectations around ESG reporting, and how inclusive workplaces contribute to talent retention and business performance.

Two thirds of UK finance professionals optimistic about AI in accountancy

Two thirds of UK finance professionals reported feeling positive about AI, seeing it as a…

Insolvency Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group launches 2024 action plan

The Insolvency Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, a joint initiative between the…

Crowe strengthens leadership with four new partners

Audit, tax, advisory and risk firm Crowe has appointed four new partners across its…

CIOT appoints three to leadership team

The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has appointed Charlotte Barbour as president,…

Confidence in EDI initiative is waning, research finds

While accountancy regulatory bodies have seen equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI)…

The future of accounting is tech-enabled, TaxScouts CEO says

Can you tell us about your career up to the point you joined TaxScouts as CEO?  I’ve worked…

64% of finance talent seek firms with D&I policies, ACCA finds

Some 64% of UK finance professionals have rated diversity and inclusivity as a key factor…

Azets appoints Melanie Richards CBE as chair

Azets has announced the appointment of Melanie Richards CBE as the new chair of its board.

Accountants contributed £98bn to UK economy in 2022, new report shows

The accountancy profession made a combined £98bn contribution to the UK and Irish economies…

Chartered IIA welcomes FRC changes to UK Corporate Governance Code

The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) has welcomed stronger focus on internal…
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