CPE Credit: 2 hours

Course Description:

The course provides a concise overview of human capital reporting, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Human capital reporting is the measurement and recording of human resource value inside a company. Diversity is the representation of different people within an organization. Equity promotes impartial and fair processes and programs within a work setting. Inclusion ensures people feel a sense of belonging in the workplace. In today’s knowledge economy, all these metrics and other corporate talent and culture considerations are under the spotlight as never before. Practitioners are now under increasing pressure from regulators, consumers, investors, employees, and stakeholders to measure and attest to all kinds of human capital data. This includes the ability to attract, retain, and develop the most talented members of the labor force from all walks of life. Participants will walk away with an increased situational awareness of value reporting from a human capital and DEI perspective, and a basic starter strategy to move forward.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

● Explain at least five human capital reporting standards

● Identify at least five factors that are contributing to the diversity gap in accounting

● Point at least three ways to improve workforce diversity in the accounting profession

● Give examples of at least 20 ways to build inclusivity in an accounting organization

● Summarize at least three key findings from a recent survey of talent diversity in US accounting operations

Topics Covered:

● The Human Capital Reporting Revolution

● Leading Human Capital Reporting Standards

● What is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

● The Diversity Gap in Accounting

● Factors Reducing the Attractiveness of the Accounting Profession to Underrepresented Groups

● Why the Diversity Gap is a Problem

● What’s Causing the Diversity Gap

● The Business for Diversity: Myths vs. Truths

● How to Actually Get Better at DEI

● Leading Human Capital and DEI Networks, Transparency Reports, Advisory Services, Certifications and Help Resources

Who Will Benefit/Target Audience: Practitioners who want to explore emerging frameworks and new opportunities to better showcase and quantify the power of their people, and to build human capital cultures that honor both human dignity and financial results.

Prerequisite Knowledge: Participants should have a basic understanding of Internet technology, online navigation, and digital productivity services.