Seven PrimeGlobal Firms Sign National Pledge for Diversity & Inclusion
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February 19, 2021 - AAFCPAs, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, Katz, Sapper & Miller, Schneider Downs & Co., Inc., SingerLewak LLPSeven PrimeGlobal member firms have signed the CEO ACT!ON pledge, a worldwide commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The signatories include executives from AAFCPAs, Berkowitz Pollack Brant, Berntson Porter & Company, Carr Riggs & Ingram, Katz Sapper & Miller, Schneider Downs and SingerLewak. The pledge is driven by a collective understanding and acknowledgement that addressing diversity and inclusion is a fundamental, societal issue. Recognizing that change starts at the executive level, more than 1,600 CEOs of companies and business organizations across the globe are leveraging their support to advance diversity and inclusion (DI) in the workplace.
A critical element of the CEO pledge is helping organizations enhance their current diversity strategies. Participating companies are called to demonstrate successful actions they have implemented to further DI in their organizations.
“We recognize the role we have to play in cultivating a trusting environment where all ideas are welcomed and employees feel comfortable and empowered. In addition to improving our community, we believe diversity drives performance and employee engagement." Bob Berntson, CEO, Berntson Porter
“We are proud of our member firms stepping up to meet this challenge. PrimeGlobal has a 2021 Insight initiative on Talent and this is an essential part of the program. We anticipate of member firms making the same commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) in their firm and community.” Michelle Arnold, PrimeGlobal Executive Director North America
To learn more about CEO ACT!ON for Diversity & Inclusion HERE> Find out more about the PrimeGlobal firms included on the list by clicking on a firm profile below.
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AAFCPAs is considered an attractive alternative to national CPA firms by discerning clients who appreciate exceptional value. We provide audit, tax, accounting, and advisory solutions to non-profit organizations, commercial companies, and wealthy individuals/estates. Since 1973, our sincere approach to business and service excellence has built a thriving firm, with 3 offices in Massachusetts, driven by an altruistic mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all our constituents. AAFCPAs donates 10% of its net profits annually to non-profit organizations..
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Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) is a top 25* nationally-ranked accounting and advisory firm driven by relationships to cultivate growth. From traditional accounting services to leading-edge business support, technology resources, and assurance* offerings, CRI’s breadth and depth of expertise takes you from compliance to competitive advantage.
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Katz, Sapper & Miller (KSM) is a nationally recognized advisory, tax, and audit firm. Through our deep experience across multiple disciplines and industries, we leverage emerging technologies, combined with our people’s differing perspectives, ingenuity, and creativity, to help our clients solve their most difficult challenges.
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Schneider Downs is a top regional accounting and business advisory firm located in the northeastern part of the United States with a significant international reach. For more than 60 years, we have provided professional services to public and private companies, nonprofit organizations, professional associations, service firms and government entities across the United States and around the world. We have more than 500 employees and 56 shareholders and offer more than 100 services with dedicated teams from four business units: Tax, Audit, Consulting and Wealth Management.
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SingerLewak has a 60-year history of serving clients as one of the leading West Coast based public accounting firms; SingerLewak understands the needs of business owners and finance professionals. We work proactively to deliver a meaningful, value-added experience with customized solutions in accounting, advisory and tax services while also ensuring that we anticipate the needs of our clients by regular communication, strong relationships and being flexible to shifting deadlines. Times have changed and we have adjusted the way that we do business. We understand market shifts, business nuances and the need to quickly adjust. Whether you are raising money through traditional bank loans, mezzanine capital, private equity or raising capital through an initial public offering, we have the experience and the relationships to help you through the process. Our values and mission are to always put our client relationships first – we understand the value of good counsel and of working with someone who knows both you and your business.
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