Women only make up one third of the CPA population. But the numbers for people of color are even more scarce. Kelly found that the tax firm industry is made up of about 80% white people, less than 8% Black people, 6% Latino, and 6% Asian American. Those numbers aren’t encouraging. Kelly invites Eric Pierre, a successful Black CPA to talk about how the numbers show that there is still work to be done.

Eric’s Success in the Profession While a Minority

Statistically, Eric Pierre is an anomaly: he’s a Black CPA and a tax firm owner. Eric joins Kelly this week to share his success story. Together, the two discuss what it means to be a minority in the tax profession, steps to take to beat statistical odds and the importance on impacting society while doing so.

Listen to Kelly and Eric Discuss Being a Minority in the Tax and Accounting Profession, including:

Eric’s Venture from Basketball to CPA
How the Glass Ceiling Led Eric to Firm Ownership
Does Being a Minority Reflect on Work Ethic or Recognition?
Being Seen and Not Heard
Eric’s Outlook on Loving and Forgiving Neighbors
Why Diversity and Trust Make a Difference
The Reasons for the Number Drops in Law Professionals
Individually Focusing Leads to Success
How to Disrupt the Industry for Visibility
Be a Leader & Make a Legacy that Gives Inspiration…Make a Change
How to be a Role Model
Understanding Business Cycles
Various Tax Platforms and Professions
Turning Resentment into Challenges

About Kelly:

Kelly Phillips Erb created and hosts the Taxgirl podcast, your home for tax news, tax info, and tax policy. In each episode, she shares conversations about taxes, money, and the choices we make. Kelly is a tax attorney who works with taxpayers and tax practitioners like you every day. She helps folks out of tax jams, and hopefully, keeps others from getting into them.

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