Frequently Asked Questions

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We are always happy to answer questions you have about the Accounting MOVE Project. Below are some of the ones we get asked most frequently. If you have others, or simply want more clarification, contact us to set up a call. 

2025 MOVE Key Dates

Registration Opens:

Survey Released:

MOVE Mini Summit

Firm Interviews:

Survey Closes

Best CPA Firms for Women &
Best CPA Firms for Equity Leadership Announced:

March 22: 

May 10: 

June 13-16 @9 am each day: 

June – mid-August: 

July 15: 

October 15: 

October 25-27: 

April 10

May 7

April 28 & 29 and May 1 & 2 at 11:00 am EDT each day

May 19 - August 15

July 18

October 23

Ask Me Anything webinar.

MOVE Project survey opens.

MOVE Virtual Mini-Summit.

Firm interviews take place.

MOVE Project survey submission deadline.

Best Firms for Women & Best Firms for Equity Leadership winners confidentially notified.

MOVE Project 2023 report and both lists announced at the Accounting & Financial Women Annual Women Who Count conference.

Absolutely! If your firm is interested in diving deeper once you have reviewed your scorecard, we are happy to talk about your results and consult with you directly. For more information, please contact Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk at [email protected].

Yes. We do not release the names of participating firms publicly, nor any data from individual employers. Data submitted by all participants will be averaged, and then presented as a whole in the executive report. Confidential snapshots for for those that choose to upgrade show individual firm data as compared to the overall aggregate information and is released only to the employer. Those firms whose practices merit a place on the Best Firms for Women or Best Firms for Equity Leadership lists will be contacted prior to the release of that information so that we may confirm, clarify, or correct quotes and facts attributed to your firm.

If your firm's practices merit mention in the executive report, we will fact check these references with your contact person for accuracy before going to print. If your firm decides it does not wish to be identified in the report, your firm's name will not be published. 

Our philosophy is to 'celebrate in public, coach in private.' We believe this is the best way to achieve our mission of equipping accounting firms with the information, advice and tools needed to advance women, people of color, and other under-represented groups for greater success.

This isn’t your average badge of honor. It’s a megaphone that amplifies your firm’s innovation and leadership.

  • Talent Magnet: Attract the best with a reputation that speaks for itself.
  • Competitive Edge: Stand out as a leader in an industry begging for boldness.
  • Internal Firepower: Recognition boosts morale and sparks pride in your team.

This isn’t just a trophy. It’s proof that your firm walks the talk.

To win, a firm must have BOTH a proportionate number of women at most or all levels of management AND proven success with the MOVE factors. An employer cannot win by having a rich array of programs but few women in leadership. We believe that if an employer’s MOVE factors are effective, it will have a healthy and growing proportion of women in its leadership pipeline.

Visit our Methodology & Fees page for a detailed breakout of fees.

The MOVE Project Scorecard is offered as a key resource for firms seeking a deeper, more precise understanding of their progress in diversity, inclusion, and leadership development. While the survey report provides useful insights across the board, the Scorecard goes further by delivering firm-specific analysis.

The Scorecard bridges the gap between strategic intent and measurable outcomes, offering your firm a roadmap to create lasting change. It aligns actionable insights with your goals, ensuring that your efforts to create an inclusive firm culture are not just initiatives, but a competitive advantage.

Winning the retention game isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about creating an environment where people, clients, and the firm thrive and grow. MOVE uncovers the link between belonging and business success, showing you how to build a culture talent won’t want to leave.

The result? Retention that works, breakthroughs that matter, and a workplace people fight to stay in.

Jump in. Complete our registration form and claim your seat at the table. Registration is your first step towards reshaping the future of accounting.

The choice is yours. MOVE forward!

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Ready to MOVE?

Act today to build a stronger, more inclusive workplace that drives innovation, improves performance, and strengthens client relationships. Whether you're here to learn, connect with experts, or position your firm as a leader in workplace equity, we’re ready to help you make meaningful progress!

Or, if you’re still not convinced, request a call and we’ll personally walk you through how MOVE can help your firm lead the charge.

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