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donny shimamoto: reimagine diversity and belonging in the profession | move like this

“the real question isn’t whether a firm is diverse enough. it’s whether the people in that firm feel like they truly belong there.”

 

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in this episode of move like this, host bonnie buol ruszczyk and guest donny shimamoto, cpa.citp, cgma, explore the complex landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (dei) in the accounting profession, specifically in the current political climate.

shimamoto, founder and managing director of intraprisetechknowlogies llc and founder and inspiration architect for the center for accounting transformation, shares insights into the challenges faced by underrepresented professionals, drawing from his personal experiences as an asian male in leadership roles. they discuss the persistent barriers that prevent women and people of color from advancing to top leadership positions despite making up a significant portion of accounting graduates.  

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the discussion delves into the current political climate surrounding dei efforts, acknowledging the pushback and misconceptions about diversity initiatives. shimamoto emphasizes that these efforts are not about quotas or tokenism but about creating genuine opportunities and a sense of belonging for all professionals. the conversation highlights the importance of moving beyond mere inclusion to fostering an environment where every team member feels they truly belong and can contribute meaningfully.  

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tricia bencich: how mental load undermines career progress | move like this

mental load includes the invisible cognitive effort that goes into even the smallest tasks—and it’s constant.

 

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in the latest episode of move like this, tricia bencich, inclusion and social responsibility associate director at moss adams, returns to the show to tackle a topic that resonated deeply with attendees of the 2024 move mini summit: mental load. with more than 1,000 attendees at her session alone, it’s clear that the idea of “invisible labor” is striking a chord, especially with women in the workplace.

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mental load, bencich explains, isn’t just about the physical tasks we perform but the cognitive effort involved in managing them. it’s not driving to the soccer game; it’s remembering the cleats, checking the weather, packing snacks, ensuring the uniforms are clean, and being an emotionally available parent – all before the car leaves the driveway. it’s this invisible, persistent, often unnoticed thinking and planning that women disproportionately carry. and, as she emphasizes, “mental load affects everyone, but research shows women continue to shoulder more of it, even if their partners work less or not at all.”

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ashley kostos: secret weapon = skills testing? | move like this

“accounting isn’t a ‘fake it ’til you make it’ job.”

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in a recent episode of move like this, ashley kostos, sales manager at accountests, joined host bonnie buol ruszczyk to explore how data-driven assessments are helping accounting firms hire smarter, retain top talent, and create clearer career paths. with ongoing staffing shortages and high turnover across the industry, testing may be the tool firms didn’t know they needed.

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accountests, founded by a former pwc partner and a psychometric testing expert, offers skills, ability, and personality assessments specifically designed for the accounting profession. these tools help employers move past resume claims and polished interviews to evaluate real-world competencies, including things like understanding financial statements, tax knowledge, and software fluency. “accounting isn’t a ‘fake it till you make it’ job,” kostos emphasizes. “you need to know how to do the work.”

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kimberly ellison-taylor: the future of inclusion in accounting | move like this

“true inclusion isn’t about lowering standards; it’s about removing barriers so talent can rise.”

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in an era where diversity, equity, and inclusion (dei) have become increasingly politicized, the accounting profession faces a defining moment. with a growing talent shortage and increasing client demands, firms cannot afford to lose qualified professionals. yet, some are scaling back dei efforts, failing to recognize that inclusion is not just a social initiative – it’s a business necessity.

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in a recent episode of move like this, host bonnie buol ruszczyk spoke with kimberly ellison-taylor, ceo of ket solutions and former chair of the aicpa board of directors, about the state of dei in the accounting profession. ellison-taylor, a long-time advocate for inclusion, emphasized that people are the industry’s greatest asset. no matter where she has worked – nasa, kpmg, or oracle – she has seen firsthand how creating inclusive cultures fosters innovation and drives success.

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move announces best firms for women, best firms for equity leadership

pinched between immediate capacity shortfalls and applying talent to innovation, firms are crafting new ways to recognize and reward women’s resilience.

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you can’t go the distance on an empty tank.

it takes pacing, re-fueling and constant systems checks to achieve long-term goals, for both accounting and advisory firms and women in the profession. individual career sustainability is essential for firm growth – and vice versa.

in the recently released 2023 accounting move project report, a talent-starved profession receives a fresh influx of strategies and inspiration for investing in the women it must attract and retain to achieve short goals and survive long-term. with nearly 75% of accounting firm leaders eligible for retirement, and accounting degree college enrollment continuing to drop, the profession is at a crossroads. it is more important than ever for firms to find ways to attract and retain employees to not only meet increasing client needs, but to simply survive. so, what are firms that are outpacing the industry doing differently?

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the accounting move project report finds firms embracing the new super skill of career sustainability are rising to the occasion. for women, career sustainability addresses the capacity to maintain motivation and energy at every step, while rebalancing the personal and professional with each engagement. for firms, it engenders a leadership culture, defining new capabilities, qualifications, and measurements for unmapped growth. and for both, this super skill is the ability to “skate to where the puck is” on slanted ice through upended physics. through it all, mutual respect and collaboration remains paramount, the inescapable legacy of the workplace upheaval brought on by the pandemic.

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advisory & consulting

are you ready to become a data analyst?

the right dashboards can optimize your data … and your value.

by bonnie buol ruszczyk

business leaders are constantly called upon to make snap – yet important – decisions. yet, poring through spreadsheets, reports and financial statements can be a laborious and time-consuming process, especially for those who need to act on urgent matters.

more: survey: zoom, teams top meeting choices | are you using too many monitors? or not enough? | one in four firms replaces servers by schedule | you’re probably not reading this on an ipad | 52% of firms look outside for it support | pandemic? what pandemic? | today’s top 3 problems: staffing, workflow and tech
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this is where data visualization tools can be a tremendous boon to organizations. automatically pulling from various data sources, these cloud-based, interactive dashboards present business data visually using charts, graphs and other widgets. once designed, these repositories save precious time for analysts, managers and key decision-makers, allowing them to focus on the information and analysis rather than on the grueling process of gathering it and creating reports.

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management

marketing: not just for partners anymore

let people at all levels show their strengths.

by bonnie buol ruszczyk
bridging the gap

firmwide initiatives that bridge generations aren’t limited to process refinements and lean-style efficiency efforts. dramatic changes in marketing have accompanied the digital revolution, and today’s most successful firms are embracing their new opportunities. marketing is yet another avenue for bringing together old and young firm members and enhancing mutual understanding as everyone works to benefit the firm’s growth.

more: how to close the generation gap | eliminate mystery through communication | leadership growth is a two-way street | how to encourage firm ownership | change when? continuously | win with an intentional culture | each generation must change
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marketing in the accounting industry has an interesting, and fairly short, history. it is not unusual to find partners who still remember when it was against aicpa rules to advertise, market, directly solicit or even participate in competitive bidding. virtually non-existent for most of the 20th century, accounting marketing has evolved at a rather slow pace even since the rules were changed with the bates ruling in 1978.
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marketing is not just for partners anymore

younger and older businesswoman looking at laptop at outdoor cafe4 approaches to successfully embracing marketing.

by bonnie buol ruszczyk
bridging the gap

firmwide initiatives that bridge generations aren’t limited to process refinements and lean-style efficiency efforts.

more: a simple way to dissolve the generational gap | growing, developing future leaders is a two-way street | they don’t want to be owners! | the culture of continuous improvement | a winning culture is an intentional culture | a call for change: an open letter to each generation
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dramatic changes in marketing have accompanied the digital revolution, and today’s most successful firms are embracing their new opportunities. marketing is yet another avenue for bringing together old and young firm members and enhancing mutual understanding as everyone works to benefit the firm’s growth.
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