In this episode, Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk, managing director of the Accounting MOVE Project, shares insight into the alarming trend of high-performing professionals quietly leaving the accounting field. She highlights the need for equitable advancement, noting women make up 50% of the profession but only 25-28% reach leadership roles. Ruszczyk discusses crucial elements like Money, Opportunity, Vital Supports, and Entrepreneurship driving retention, while also addressing the evolving landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. Her data-driven solutions offer hope for a more inclusive future in accounting.
