Frazier & Deeter Recognized as Best Firm for Women and Equity in Leadership

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The Accounting MOVE Project recognizes Frazier & Deeter for the 11th consecutive year.

Atlanta, GA: Frazier & Deeter (FD), a Top 50 accounting and advisory firm, has been named a “Best CPA Firm for Women” and a “Best Firm for Equity in Leadership” by the Accounting MOVE Project. This marks 11 consecutive years of recognition for FD’s commitment to fostering a supportive and equitable work environment.

The Accounting MOVE Project evaluates and promotes the progress of women within accounting and consulting firms. The MOVE report details strategies for women, supporters and firm executives to help female CPAs reach their career goals while simultaneously fostering firm expansion.

“At Frazier & Deeter, we are proud to foster an environment that supports the career aspirations of women at every level of our firm,” said LeighAnn Costley, Chair of the Board and FD Tax Partner. “Recognition from the Accounting MOVE Project affirms our ongoing efforts to create a culture that values growth, equity and inclusion for all.”

FD has built a resilient culture that not only centers on professional growth but also uplifts employees, clients and local communities. In support of this mission, the firm remains committed to its Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Awareness (IDEA) initiatives, which provide resources, encourage development and ensure fair opportunities across the organization.

“Our firm believes an inclusive and equitable workforce is essential for creating value and fostering innovative thinking,” said Seth McDaniel, FD Managing Partner. “We are honored that the Accounting MOVE Project continues to recognize our efforts, as they are integral to how we support our people.”

Since 2010, the Accounting MOVE Project has been the sole annual benchmarking initiative that not only quantifies but actively promotes the advancement of women in the accounting profession.

Read the official press release here.

About Frazier & deeter

Frazier & Deeter is an award-winning Top 50, accounting and advisory firm that offers a full scope of tax, audit, risk advisory, digital and business transformation services. FD and its family of brands serve clients worldwide, from the Fortune Global 500 companies to growing small businesses. The firm has been recognized repeatedly as a Best of the Best Accounting firm, a Best Firm to Work For® and a Best Firm for Women in Leadership. FD is registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The firm focuses on investing in relationships to make a difference, in addition to consistently exceeding expectations by supporting evolving needs as businesses grow.

About the Accounting MOVE Project

The Accounting MOVE Project is based on the MOVE methodology, developed by research partner Wilson-Taylor Associates, Inc., which investigates the factors proven to be essential to women’s career success:

M – Money: fair pay practices;
O – Opportunity: advancement and leadership development;
V – Vital supports: work-life programs that remove barriers;
E – Entrepreneurship: operating experience for managing or business ownership.

The MOVE Project advisory board includes leaders from association partner the Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance, founding sponsor Moss Adams and supporting sponsor SAPRO. See the archives of MOVE Project reports here.