Brazilian tax group pushes for racial inclusion in the tax industry

Anugraha Sundaravelu

November 01 2021

Systemic racism keeps black tax professionals from leadership roles in Brazil

English language requirements and elite university credentials are keeping black people out of jobs in the tax profession that they are qualified for in Brazil, according to Black Tax Matters (BTM).

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