In this training, we will explore the concepts of diversity, equity and inclusion each as a separate component of a strong human resource process.
The term equity, diversity, and inclusion is a phrase that is used to describe programs that promote the participation of different groups of individuals within the corporate processes. This includes professionals of various races and ethnicities, ages, genders, religions, cultures, sexual orientations as well as abilities and disabilities. Diversity sometimes also includes the range of ideas and perspectives evident in the workforce.
In today’s multi-cultural workforce, these concepts are considered critical to promote equal opportunities in the workplace. Over the years, each of these concepts has been highlighted in various corporate efforts and all are important to bring together professionals with varying perspectives and ideas to create a value-centered team and organization.
In this training, we will explore the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion each as a separate component of a strong human resource process. We will then take a look at how the combined concepts can bring ultimate value to your workplace and business.
Field of Study: Behavioral Ethics
Lynn Fountain has over 45 years of experience spanning public accounting, corporate accounting and consulting. 24 years of her experience has been working in the areas of internal and external auditing. She is a subject matter expert in multiple fields including internal audit, ethics, fraud evaluations, Sarbanes-Oxley, enterprise risk management, governance, financial management and compliance. Ms. Fountain has held two Chief Audit Executive positions for international companies. In 2011, as the Chief Audit Executive for an international construction/ engineering firm, she was involved in the active investigation of a joint venture fraud. The investigation included work with the FBI and ultimately led to indictment of the perpetrators and recovery of $13M. Ms. Fountain is currently engaged in her own training and consulting business and is a regular trainer for the AICPA. Ms. Fountain is the author of three separate technical books. “Raise the Red Flag – The Internal Auditors Guide to Fraud Evaluations” was published by the Institute of Internal Auditors Research Foundation. -“Leading The Internal Audit Function” and -“Ethics and The Internal Auditor Political Dilemma” were published by Taylor & Francis In addition Ms. Fountain was a contributing author to the certification program exam for the National Association of Accountants. She also has certificate programs on various on-line platforms. Ms. Fountain has performed as an adjunct instructor for the School of Business for Grantham University and developed the first internal audit curriculum for the School of Business at the University of Kansas. Ms. Fountain obtained her BSBA from Pittsburg State University and her MBA from Washburn University in Kansas. She has her CGMA, CRMA credentials and CPA certificate (non-active).
