Ethical Considerations in DEI 2024: Recruitment & Retention of Diverse Talent

Overview

This course is intended to build on the foundation of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, in the accounting profession, and in the community, all while exploring the intersection of ethics and DEI in recruitment and retention of talent.

Please Note:

After registering, you will receive a separate email with instructions on how to access the course.
This course contains review questions and a final test to assess knowledge of course objectives. Successful completion of the final test is required to receive CPE credit.
This course has been approved by the Virginia Board of Accountancy (VBOA) to fulfill your 2024 ethics requirement. It was developed in 2023; however, the 2024 version includes an updated opening video segment from the VBOA and will qualify toward the 2024 ethics requirement.

Delivery Method: QAS Self-Study
CPE Credit: Behavioral Ethics
Program Level: Intermediate

Highlights

Overview of DEI: The importance, what each is, and ethical obligations — what it means and why it is important (including company buy-in)
Recruitment techniques: Organizational assessment surveys and recruitment channels
Retention techniques: Employee benefits, mentors, promotions, diversity of thought, training, employee resources groups, stay interviews, performance evaluations

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Licensed CPAs and accounting and finance professionals

Objectives

When you complete this course you will be able to:

Recall the importance of DEI and how it relates to the ethical decision-making models
Recognize the recruitment techniques and various channels available for potential employees
Gain an understanding of retention techniques
Apply ethical DEI concepts to your employment practices

Preparation

None

System Requirements:
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If you have any other questions, the VSCPA is happy to help! We're available Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET. Please call (800) 733-8272 or email cpe @vscpa.com.

On-Demand Refund Policy: VSCPA will refund your course fee if you have registered for an on-demand course and found it unsatisfactory, provided that you have not taken the Final Test and your refund request is submitted, within 30 days of registering for the course, by email addressed to cpe @vscpa.com or by calling (800) 733-8272. It is assumed that after 30 days, you are satisfied with the materials and service. For more information regarding refund, complaint, program cancellation or other policies, visit vscpa.com/CPEPolicies.