{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fef8bc733-1374-47aa-b026-8c852bbf0014","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Route to the Top for Black Accountants: Herschel Frierson","description":"Episode 118. In today's interview, \"Route to the Top for Black Accountants: Herschel Frierson.\"\r\n\r\nHerschel Frierson is the Strategic Networks Leader and a Principal at Crowe LLP with over 26 years of experience. He is responsible for expanding the firm\u2019s influence with network partners, including associations and creating new opportunities and deepening existing relationships. He also serves on the firm\u2019s leadership team with the Inclusion Excellence Council which focuses on Diversity and Inclusion for the Firm. Herschel is the 27th Chairman of the Board of Directors with the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) and is a lifetime member. In 2020, he was named by Accounting Today as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting. \r\n\r\nKey takeaways from this episode include:\r\n\r\n\u279c why there are many opportunities for the accounting profession at this point in time\r\n\r\n\u279c the mistakes accountancy has made as a profession over the years with diversity, recruitment and retention\r\n\r\n\u279c what helping black accountants and other minority groups advance in accounting actually looks like\r\n\r\n\u279c why diversity and social injustice have become so such critical issues in recent years (driving DEI - diversity, equity and inclusion - agendas)\r\n\r\n\u279c what a lack of role models does for under-represented groups in accounting\r\n\r\n\u279c whether racism and general marginalisation of minorities is a problem in the accounting profession\r\n\r\n\u279c initial steps for accounting firms wanting to embrace a more diverse culture and push DEI\r\n\r\n\u279c questions accounting leaders can ask to drive a better DEI culture in their firms\r\n\r\n\u279c the message for under-represented professionals in accounting to get involved and be a voice for change\r\n\r\n\u279c the importance for black accountants and other minority groups in accounting to reach out and get support\r\n\r\n\u279c shout out to Professor Anton Lewis and his work on black accountants, critical race theory and DEI in accountancy (episode links below)\r\n\r\n\u279c the differences and similarities in challenges for minority groups like women, blacks, LGBTQ+, lower classes and others in accounting\r\n\r\n\u279c how Crowe as a professional accounting firm have championed DEI, even though there is always more to be done\r\n\r\n\u279c what separates the good leaders from the great ones in accounting firms and how it starts with 'self'\r\n\r\n\u279c the importance for accountants of role models, mentors, coaches and advocates, plus people who push back against you\r\n\r\n\u279c the need to re-ignite the fire of young professionals in accounting and make the profession sexy\r\n\r\n\u279c what makes accounting the language of business and thus the gateway for opportunity in young professionals\r\n\r\nHerschel loves to explore and use the latest gadgets and technology. He is a big movie buff and loves to travel meeting new people.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/herschel-frierson/\r\n\r\nOther useful episodes on this topic:\r\n\r\nCritical Race Theory and Black Accountants with Anton Lewis \r\n\r\nhttps://bit.ly/3Ny3RBB\r\n\r\nDEI, Racism and Prejudice in Accounting: Anton Lewis\r\n\r\nhttps://bit.ly/3wV8cZ9\r\n\r\nNOTE TO LISTENERS:\r\n\r\nThe Accounting Influencers Podcast is a CPE-accredited daily radio-style show with four segments coming out every Monday which are repeated on the other 4 weekdays as standalone episodes, plus a bonus 'from the client's perspective' episode on Saturdays. On Sundays, listeners get a short min trailer for the coming week's episodes.\r\n\r\nEvery Tuesday the show gives you a relevant news topic from the accounting and fintech world with a direct application to accountants, CPAs and bookkeepers. Great to stay informed and build your commercial acumen.\r\n\r\nEvery Wednesday and Friday, we feature an uncut interview with top authors, leaders, thinkers and performers in the accounting and fintech world. \r\n\r\nEvery Thursday the show gives you a practical 'here's what works' tips concerning a key challenge, need or strategy for accountants, CPAs and bookkeepers. Great to stay current and...","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/4f48ca47-a754-4397-9839-1e617f98f72e/ueewQqmN8UUAxn94ohxi9F1g.jpg"}