Watch Your Mouth! Microaggression Awareness for CPAs

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.

Presented by Garrett Wasny, MA, CMC, CITP/FIBP

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.

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

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

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