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Jul 22, 2021
For Robert Sielschott, CPA, embracing diverse students in the pipeline is an opportunity the accounting profession can’t afford to ignore.
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Jul 08, 2021
A high school senior’s early exposure to business piqued her interest in accounting, but the recent ACAP-Ohio program has solidified it.
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Jun 17, 2021
Margaret Finley CPEC, CDP, OSCPA’s diversity, equity & inclusion strategist, describes her start at OSCPA as a “whirlwind.” First the coronavirus pandemic shut down workplaces just months after she started.
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Jun 03, 2021
Deloitte on June 2 announced the establishment of Making Accounting Diverse and Equitable (MADE), a commitment to generate more advisory, auditing, and tax career opportunities and leadership pathways for the next generation of certified public accountants.
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May 24, 2021
OSCPA President & CEO Scott Wiley, CAE, reflects on an event that changed public perceptions and sparked change in the business community and American life.
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May 19, 2021
One year after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, we look back at how it and other incidents prompted many organizations and businesses to action.
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Apr 29, 2021
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has meant many have felt isolated working from home, that didn’t prevent attendees of the 2020 Women, Wealth and Wellness conference to find ways to connect virtually.
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Apr 29, 2021
From a young age, Dave Brockman, CPA, admired the impact his father, George Brockman, CPA, had on others by being a CPA, and it was his father who influenced him to become a CPA as well.
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Apr 15, 2021
Managing a diverse team successfully requires a willingness to listen and learn, and not being afraid to ask questions, says one firm managing partner.
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Apr 08, 2021
Sex, religion and politics: these are three of the topics we’re typically told not to discuss at work. And yet, they are important for organizations to address to ensure the culture they are building is one where people feel welcome and comfortable in bringing their authentic selves to the workplace. These topics are among the ones OSCPA will cover in its 2021 Crossing Bridges Series 2.0 - Essential Conversations.
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Mar 25, 2021
Anna D. Stare, Ohio’s first female CPA, thrived as a business owner and active participant in the community. The Newark, Ohio native was the first woman to pass the CPA exam and become licensed in the state. She received licensure in 1923, after which she opened her own accounting business.
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Mar 22, 2021
The Ohio Society of CPAs condemns racism in all its forms, including the escalating violence and acts of hate targeted at the Asian American community.
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Mar 18, 2021
Adrian Mayse, CPA, hopes his children’s book about accounting will not only entertain but inspire the kids who read it.
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Mar 18, 2021
Business leaders should view the integration of diversity, equity and inclusion practices in the workplace as a journey.
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Mar 04, 2021
In 1899, Christine Ross paved the way for future women in the profession by becoming the first female CPA in the country.
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Feb 25, 2021
Theodore Johnson, CPA, CFF, credits his improvisational skills as the entrée to his term as a member of OSCPA’s Executive Board.
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Feb 11, 2021
Dr. Cynthia Turner, PhD, CPA, defines diversity as a talent pool within an organization that reflects different backgrounds, positions and perspectives.
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Feb 11, 2021
Mary Thelma (Morrison) Washington, born April 21, 1906, was the country’s first Black female CPA.
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Feb 04, 2021
John W. Cromwell, Jr. in 1921 became the first Black American to earn the designation of CPA.
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Feb 04, 2021
Tax season is among us! Last month, CPA Takeaways readers were most interested in articles regarding the PPP and tax season, with seven making it into OSCPAs top content from January.