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Diversity, equity, and inclusion must be addressed by accounting and advisory firms worldwide

Firms worldwide must work together for a fairer and more inclusive future

Diversity, equity, and inclusion issues in accountancy and advisory firms across the globe need to be addressed now.

Angela Cooke, Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing, said:

I have been appointed to Allinial Global’s inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Board in order to support DEI initiatives and help member firms overcome DEI challenges.

DEI issues in our industry must be addressed now and firms worldwide need to work together to create a fairer, more inclusive future for all. As a member of Allinial Global, we are committed to driving this change.

Building a workforce made up of people from different backgrounds brings innovation and fresh perspectives, which, in turn, helps organisations add value to their clients and customers. Furthermore, having a workplace culture where people can fulfil their potential and feel like they belong is more likely to result in improved engagement, wellbeing and productivity.

Not having an inclusive and diverse organisation risks poorer decision-making without challenge to the status quo, it risks poorer engagement from employees, and reputational damage if organisations get it wrong.

Angela said:

Because of this, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are at the heart of what Blick Rothenberg do – we believe that success is a people business, and we are living our purpose to improve the lives of our colleagues, clients and communities.

This is encapsulated by our drive to ‘celebrate individuality’ with an emphasis on promoting diversity and inclusion. I look forward to collaborating with the other members of the Board to create lasting change and drive success.

Angela added:

In my role on the DEI Advisory Board I and the other members will create resources to help firms with DEI, track DEI progress, build partnerships with external DEI organisations and share best practices from firms leading the way in DEI.

As well as access to an extensive reach of high-quality, dedicated firms across the world, this appointment is testament to the breadth of opportunities presented to us as part of our Allinial Global membership.

The announcement  of Angela joining the Allinial Global DEI Advisory Board comes after Blick Rothenberg won the ‘Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Initiative of the Year’ award at the Annual International Accounting Forum & Awards in June this year.

Allinial Global is an association of independent accounting and advisory firms in 109 countries. Blick Rothenberg works with other member firms to get advice for their international clients in areas such as accountancy support, local tax knowledge and payroll services.