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Diversity and inclusion at ICAEW

Diversity and inclusion at ICAEW

Diversity and inclusion is a key pillar of ICAEW's strategy. Here we offer a range of equity, diversity and inclusion content, from topical articles on chartered accountancy to professional resources to help you thrive at work.

D&I Community

Helping you thrive in the profession

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Welcome Inclusion

It’s more important than ever for firms to address diversity and inclusion (D&I). As this content series will explore, beyond the clear moral imperative of D&I, there are growing legal and commercial imperatives as well. Every chartered accountant has a role to play in helping to encourage an inclusive profession. This series will help you understand why and how.
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ICAEW Black Talent Charter update report 2022

  • Report
  • 01 Dec 2023
Progress updates on ICAEW's work to support the Charter for Black Talent in Finance and the Professions. It examines progress towards on the initial targets for the years 2021 and 2022 planned actions for 2023.
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Campaign

Rise: social mobility programme sets sights on expansion

The ICAEW-backed initiative wants to reach 50,000 young people from deprived backgrounds, equipping them with life and work skills. ICAEW Chief Executive Michael Izza explains the importance of this ambition.
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Article

World’s fastest accountant targets summer of success

Eugene Amo-Dadzie shares his career story at the New Members’ Ceremony, highlighting the diversity and dynamism of the profession.
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Ethnicity
Article Push for Black representation in finance still crucial
  • 18 Mar 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Momentum on diversity, equity and inclusion created by the Black Lives Matter movement has stalled due to pressure on businesses facing multiple economic challenges, body warns.
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Article Deaf accountant challenges workplace mindsets
  • 30 Nov 2023
  • ICAEW Insights
For profoundly deaf accountant and disability awareness trainer Sarah Petherbridge, workplace adjustments are easy wins. But as International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December highlights, changing mindsets to be more inclusive is a work in progress.
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Article Why preconceptions can put up barriers to promotion
  • 09 Aug 2023
  • ICAEW Insights
On one hand you’re told to be your authentic self, on the other that rising through the ranks requires certain behaviours. And while this double standard continues to persist, it’s often women who lose out.
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Article Lack of transparency thwarts efforts to close pay gaps
  • 17 Mar 2023
  • ICAEW Insights
Financial services are among the least likely to publish salary data, despite moves toward encouraging greater pay transparency.

Content by topic

Welcome Inclusion
How every chartered accountant can help to encourage an inclusive profession.

Diversity law and regulations

Read an overview of diversity laws and regulations, including the Equality Act 2010

Diversity law