Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
When everyone feels included, more becomes possible.
At Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) we are proud leaders in a profession that thrives on the principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). We aspire to support a vibrant community of more than 139,000 accounting and finance professionals who reflect the diversity of the clients, businesses, organisations, economies and communities they serve.
As an organisation, we value collaboration, integrity, diversity, accountability and sustainable growth. We are committed to an inclusive culture that respects and values every member, enabling them to contribute their full potential within a profession where they belong.
We want you to be empowered to reach your potential as a difference maker.
“I know that chartered accountants are up for this challenge, because that’s what we do – we rise to challenges and create better futures.”
DEI in the profession is not just an aspiration, but a necessary priority. McKinsey & Company’s 2020 report Diversity Wins, reveals that companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on executive teams are 25% more likely to have above-average profitability than companies in the fourth quartile. For ethnic and cultural diversity, McKinsey’s findings show that in 2019, top-quartile companies outperformed those in the fourth one by 36% in profitability.
And, with spending on diversity and inclusion initiatives projected to reach US$24.4 billion globally by 2030, it appears that more organisations are understanding the benefits DEI can bring to business.
Inclusion matters
Our inaugural DEI Report and Strategy released in 2022 set a 3-year plan, designed around three focus areas: Inclusive Culture, Inclusive Careers and Inclusive Leadership.
The Strategy reflects member feedback highlighting DEI as a priority for the future success and sustainability of the profession – particularly in the attraction and retention of high-quality talent.
We are dedicated to fostering inclusion by:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Our strategy
Our strategy will set clear expectations and hold our members accountable for creating a safe and respectful profession free from harm where all our members can thrive and belong.
A model for the future
DEI capability model to help shape the profession.
Inclusion and Diversity Member Survey
Your perspective. Our future. We invite all members to share their views in our annual Inclusion and Diversity Member Survey.
Open-door policy
Employing people with a disability.
Training and Resources
Develop your inclusive leadership
A practical micro course designed for finance professionals to learn about the traits and benefits of being an inclusive leader and how you can strengthen your own skills.
Inclusive leadership
Our online member event examined how inclusive leadership and driving diversity can help to attract and support your talent.
Fundamentals webinar
This recorded webinar explores what diversity, equity and inclusion mean to the profession, the importance of psychological safety and recognising and disrupting unconscious bias that gets in the way.
Future talent toolkit
This toolkit provides small to medium accounting practices with recruitment guidance to attract, select, develop and retain early-stage talent.
Inclusive decision-making webinar
This recorded webinar explores who is most like us in our team, how do we invite a range of views to inform good quality decisions and which perspectives might be missing? What can we do to be more inclusive?
Take action
A playbook for accountants in practice and finance teams in small and medium-sized organisations seeking to take sustainable action.
Gender Equity in Focus
Gender Equity Charter & Playbook
This resource was developed to support the profession in advancing and achieving gender equity. This is your opportunity to commit to equal workforce participation.
Empowering women with financial literacy
Watch our International Women's Day panel discussion.
Narrowing your Gender Pay Gap Playbook
Analysis, actions and case studies to help you understand and respond to the Gender Pay Gap.
Narrowing your Gender Pay Gap Playbook
Analysis, actions and case studies to help you understand and respond to the Gender Pay Gap.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Māori and Pasifika Leadership
Reconciliation in Australia
How we are supporting reconciliation in Australia.
Meet our members
Meet our members Aotearoa New Zealand, Māori and Pasifika members.
Regional communities
Stay up-to-date and connected with your local network, learn from CAs in your region and engage in our local networking events.
Building a community
We aim to build a community to provide a sense of belonging and social connectedness. Join our Wellington Māori and Pasifika Special Interest Group.
