To ensure we are living out our purpose, we conduct our business using community-focused guiding principles that include the following:
Inclusion & Diversity
CEO Matt Armanino signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion Pledge on behalf of the firm, corresponding with Armanino’s commitment to develop programs and initiatives that identify and foster opportunities for underrepresented groups. The CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion Pledge seeks to address disparities—from race, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation to age, physical abilities and belief systems—within the workforce. To this end, Armanino is expanding its leadership and diversity trainings, including unconscious bias training, has committed to having meaningful and complex conversations about the topics, and will work with a community of businesses to share best practices and pitfalls in achieving goals.
We have also created a committee to spearhead the ongoing commitment to this cause. The IDEAL (Inclusion of Diverse Employees and Leaders) team is focused on helping ensure the Armanino environment is one in which everyone feels respected and valued for their uniqueness and experiences. They have hosted a series of virtual meet-ups recently that has helped promote diversity and inclusion through open conversations; most recently speaking about June's Pride month and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Women’s Initiatives
Armanino has made a concerted effort to recognize and support women in more leadership roles in our firm. Armanino’s Women’s Advancement Network (WAN) was founded to create opportunities that encourage women to consider partnership as a career goal. Founded in 2016, WAN most recently launched the Executive Access Program, pairing high-potential female managers with firm executives to build relationships with key leaders. Armanino also has a Transparency to Partnership track to educate managers on the expectations and benefits of partnership at the firm.
Harassment and Discrimination
Armanino has several programs in place to ensure a workplace free of discrimination in any form based on characteristics such as race, color, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, military veteran status, educational background, economic status or any other status protected by law. All our employees are required by law to undergo sexual harassment training and our managers are required to attend managing a respectful workplace training every other year.
Business Ethics and Compliance
As an accounting firm, we are bound by ethical business practices. It is a core responsibility of all Armanino employees to conduct business in an open, honest and ethical manner, and to follow the company’s code of ethics in all their business practices. This includes upholding all laws in the places where we do business.
Environmental Stewardship
In recognition of the needs of environmental preservation, the firm is a certified green business dedicated to cutting down on waste and improving sustainability both in the office and at home.
Community Involvement
From the beginning, Armanino has embodied a robust culture of giving back and supporting charitable organizations with donations of money and volunteerism. The Armanino Foundation provides Armanino staff and partners, as well as clients, vendors and friends of the firm, a formal organization for our community giving efforts. The Armanino Foundation’s mission is to assist charitable organizations that create a positive impact on the lives of people in our communities.