Watch Your Mouth! Microaggression Awareness for CPAs

Overview

This course aims to raise awareness of microaggressions in the accounting profession and the impact that they can have on individuals and ethical behavior. Participants will learn about the forms that microaggressions can take, the ways in which they can impact Black professionals in particular, and strategies for creating a more inclusive and supportive work environment. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Highlights

The major topics covered in this course include:

• Definition and examples of microaggressions
• The impact of microaggressions on individuals and ethical behavior
• The experiences of Black professionals in the accounting field
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the workplace
• Implicit bias and social categorization
• Strategies for addressing microaggressions in the workplace
• Personal responsibility and accountability for creating a more inclusive environment

Prerequisites

No prior knowledge is required to participate in this course.

Designed For

This course is designed for CPAs and accounting professionals for those who work in or aspire to leadership positions, as they have the ability to create positive change within their organizations.

Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

• Identify microaggressions and provide examples
• Recognize the impact of microaggressions on individuals and ethical behavior in the accounting profession
• Recognize the experiences of Black professionals in the accounting field
• Identify strategies for creating a more inclusive and supportive work environment
• Identify the role of implicit bias and social categorization in contributing to microaggressions
• Recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the workplace
• Use personal responsibility and accountability for creating a more inclusive environment

Preparation

None

Notice

This course is provided by a third-party vendor. Please note that login instructions will not be available in the ‘My Upcoming CPE’ section of the NESCPA website. Instead, the login instructions will be sent directly to you via email by CPA Crossings. Upon completing the course, your hours will be recorded in the ‘My CPE Tracker’ section of the NESCPA website.