Ida Robinson-Backmon
University of Baltimore
Leslie Weisenfeld
Winston-Salem State University
Abstract: A Status Report on Diversity Issues in the U.S. Accounting Academy
Interest in researching accounting academy issues related to gender and career progress is a relatively new phenomenon (Collins et al., 1998). Based on the results of previous studies it has been suggested that ability or self-selection cannot explain differential treatment in the academic accounting profession. Therefore, the areas of social-selection (discrimination) and accumulative advantage/disadvantage (differential acceptance and funding) are in need of additional research attention (Dwyer, 1994). The objective of the study was to investigate accounting faculty perceptions regarding diversity issues, diversity programs and discriminatory and career advancement factors. The results, particularly comments of respondents, suggest that economic initiatives should be used more actively to recruit underrepresented populations into PhD programs. The findings further indicate that there are diversity components at institutions (diversity initiatives/programs or committee) and that some are perceived to be ineffective.
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