Leading Edge Alliance (LEA Global) Launches Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Program

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Edge Alliance (LEA Global), one of the world's largest international accounting associations, is pleased to announce the launch of a formal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Program to its members beginning March 11.

The goal of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program is to set member firms on a path toward the creation and deployment of a DEI strategy and associated infrastructure that drives a more diverse, equitable and inclusive firm. This program is focused on assessment and goal setting. Participating member firms will be given tools to determine where their firm and culture currently stand and will help identify next steps as well as the ideal results the firm hopes to achieve. At the conclusion of the program, our members will have a general plan for goals and strategies to implement on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The program will include intensive two-hour workshops each month over the course of three months as well as a one-on-one session with consultant Trisha Daho to help identify appropriate action items and issue resolutions for each individual firm. The action items for each firm may vary based upon the individual firm's needs and current stage of DEI implementation. At the culmination of the program, each participating firm will receive a completed firm survey and analysis of needs, HR data analysis on equity metrics, prioritized action items necessary and goals for each as well as a detailed action plan to effectuate change. 

Tony Szczepaniak, Chief Executive Officer of LEA Global, said about the DEI Program, "We are excited to be able to offer this meaningful and timely program to our members. The need to address equality is now. We felt the timing was perfect to launch this program the week following International Women's Day."

The addition of this DEI Program adds to the overall depth of value to members across the globe. The recently expanded team of experienced professionals within the LEA Global team are working to effectively provide enhanced benefits and value to members through programs such as these.

About LEA Global:

Founded in 1999, LEA Global is one of the largest international associations in the world, creating an engaged community of almost 200 firms focused on accounting, financial, tax and business advisory services with specialized knowledge across many industry sectors. LEA Global firms operate from 451 offices in over 100 countries, giving clients of LEA Global firms access to the knowledge, skills and experience of more than 1600 partners and almost 16,000 staff members. Our association provides the breadth of resources to help expand your business connections and expertise.

To learn more visit: www.leaglobal.com and connect with us via LinkedIn.

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