A lack of workforce diversity across
the profession has created barriers to progress, says Fiona Hotston
Moore of Crowe Clark Whitehill
Looking back over my last 25 years in the accountancy profession,
I am disappointed at the lack of change in terms of diversity both
in the profession and in the corporate world.
I have worked in a number of accountancy firms including one
Big Four, two top 10 firms and two smaller practices. From my experience
leading MRI Moores Rowland I am convinced of the business case both
for creating a diverse firm and creating a better working environment.
Workforce diversity has to be viewed as a competitive advantage
and business opportunity. When the senior management of corporates,
the public sector and professions recognise the business case for
diversity, quotas are irrelevant.
