Deloitte’s MADE Commits $75 Million to Fuel Greater Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Tax and Accounting
NEW YORK, June 2, 2021 — Deloitte announced today the establishment of Making Accounting Diverse and Equitable (MADE), a commitment to generate more advisory, auditing, and tax career opportunities and leadership pathways for the next generation of certified public accountants (CPAs). MADE represents a bold vision for the accounting profession, both in terms of increasing racial and ethnic diversity, and helping students of color see and realize their future in business through the prism and possibilities of accounting.
“I couldn’t be more hopeful about the future of the accounting profession – racial and ethnic diversity is an essential part of that future,” said Lara Abrash, CEO of Deloitte’s US Audit & Assurance business. “Accounting is a fascinating career, providing strong job security, high income levels, and many avenues to leadership.”