The accounting profession will never waver in its commitment to always doing better. Pursuing greater diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do – it advances equity and opportunity, while recognizing each individual’s identity. It is also the smart thing to do – it helps the accounting profession better perform its public mission and, ultimately, improve audit quality.
We spoke with two audit partners about their journey to becoming partner and what diversity and inclusion within the public company audit profession has meant to them.





















Jackie Gordon, Partner, KPMG
On how she got into auditing
I grew up in in Hong Kong, which is where I started with KPMG, right after college. I came to the U.S. as a Senior accountant on a two-year rotation. Little did I know at the time that I would be establishing my accounting career and becoming a partner in the U.S. firm. I chose accounting as a major in college because I wanted to study something that I knew would well position me for getting my first job and that’s how I started with KPMG Hong Kong.
On her path to becoming a partner
I’m a working mom with three girls and it certainly comes with its challenges. I made a deliberate career choice early on when I knew I needed to focus and spend more time with my own family. But I didn’t have to give up on my career – I just took a slower pace. I continued to embrace new challenges and take on new opportunities, develop my skill sets and continued to contribute. I always remind myself that I can have it all, a great career and family – just not all at once at the same time. I’m grateful for the mentors and leaders who continued to recognize my skillset and contributions and supported me for partner promotion.
On the advice she would give to early career professionals considering audit 
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