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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

CPAWSB Strengthens Commitment to EDI through Contractor Development Initiative

CPAWSB Strengthens Commitment to EDI through Contractor Development Initiative

In a continuous effort to enhance Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) awareness within the teaching and learning environment, CPAWSB will soon launch an initiative to support education and exam contractors in building equity and inclusion competencies.

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Our Commitment to EDI

With our learners, CPAWSB will strive to create an environment where everyone wishing to pursue professional accounting education feels valued and proactively supported in their journey, regardless of gender, age, socio-economic status, ability/disability, race, ethnicity, geographic disbursement, or any of the other dimensions of diversity. CPAWSB will be a workplace where all staff and contractors feel valued, respected, and supported.

CPAWSB will fulfill these commitments by creating visibility of EDI in the CPAWSB environment, building cultural competence with our staff, contractors, and prospects/learners, and working towards debiasing and increasing access in CPAWSB’s current processes, all within a framework of continuous improvement. 

Through continuously pursuing the commitment to EDI, CPAWSB can support the CPA profession in acting in the public interest while contributing to economic and social development in ways that are innovative, while demonstrating integrity in its open and proactive pursuit of equitable access and opportunity.

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CPAWSB will fulfill these commitments through the following key actions:

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Creating visibility of EDI in the CPAWSB environment.

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Building cultural competence among our staff, contractors, and prospects/learners.

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Working towards debiasing and increasing access in CPAWSB's current processes.

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Embracing a framework of continuous improvement.

Through continuously pursuing the commitment to EDI, CPAWSB can support the CPA profession in acting in the public interest while contributing to economic and social development in ways that are innovative, while demonstrating integrity in its open and proactive pursuit of equitable access and opportunity.

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We're on a journey to ensure that CPAWSB becomes even better - a place that fully embodies the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. And on this journey, your perspective is invaluable.

With this in mind, we have engaged Prairie Research Associates (PRA Inc.), an independent research firm, to conduct a survey. This survey aims to gain insights into your experiences at CPAWSB, particularly regarding reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Your valuable insights will help us improve, evolve, and ensure that our community is one where everyone feels truly welcome and heard. We believe in the power of change, and with your help, we can continue to grow in a way that aligns with the values we uphold. 

Thank you in advance for contributing to this important initiative. We are excited about the journey ahead and couldn't do it without you.

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