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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.

Prerequisites

No prior knowledge is required to participate in this course.

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

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

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Materials are generally available 3 days in advance of an event. Once you have downloaded the manual, we are unable to cancel your registration.

Event Code:

WX46983

2 CPE Credits
Ethics: 2 Credits

Registration

Member Price:
$89
Non-member Price:
$119

Registration is open through 01/30.

Thursday, January 30th

11:30am to 1:30pm

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Instructor

Garrett Wasny