Accounting Influencers

In this episode, Rob Brown reveals what’s really going on with DEI in accounting firms. While some headlines suggest diversity efforts are being scrapped, the truth is more subtle. Across the UK, US and beyond, firms are not abandoning DEI. They are rebranding it. Quietly. Strategically. This is the new phase of inclusion work. Less noise, more integration. The focus has shifted from visibility to viability. From slogans to systems. From identity to opportunity. If you lead people, manage teams or shape firm culture, you need to understand where DEI is going next.Key Takeaways:➜ DEI is being reframed inside firms, not removed➜ Political and legal risks are changing how firms communicate inclusion➜ Smart firms are embedding DEI into talent, leadership and operations➜ Talent still expects progress on fairness, access and culture➜ PE firms are watching DEI through the lens of risk and return➜ Rebranding DEI without substance creates confusion and mistrust➜ Silence on inclusion sends the wrong message to staff an