Gender issues

The KSCPA honored eight emerging and experienced female leaders across the state.

Take an inside look at the 10 most female-friendly workplaces in the accounting profession.

These 10 workplaces are setting the gold standard for advancing gender diversity in the profession.

The Big Four and other top firms were recognized for their "inclusive benefits for families" and parental leave policies.

The business journal honored 77 women working in professional services firms in the New York City metropolitan area.

The Lexington, Kentucky firm seeks to "promote a firm culture that provides women with support, mentorship and training in order to fully develop their potential as leaders."

The Massachusetts Society of CPAs honored four experienced and three emerging female leaders across the state.

Assumptions around who can and should seek balance should change, says the president of the Indiana CPA Society.

Many firms that have active mentoring programs do not provide the appropriate mentors.

My previous column, “Female staff are smarter than male staff,” drew a lot of comments and emails indicating considerable interest in this topic. Hence, this additional column.

Why are there far fewer women partners than men partners in CPA firms?

The accounting profession is one of many struggling to adapt its workforce to reflect the changing demographics in the U.S.

Twenty-five female accounting leaders were recognized at the ongoing 2019 Engage conference in Las Vegas.

The annual Accounting MOVE Project's report on female leadership and diversity trends also included its lists of the best firms for women and best firms for equity leadership.

The first woman to helm a Big Four firm has been named the next commissioner of the Women's National Basketball Association.

The Institute of Management Accountants has issued a new report with best practices for developing an effective costing model.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants is offering a special tribute to its first female member while celebrating the role of women in accounting.

The New Jersey Society of CPAs is accepting nominations for a wide range of awards highlighting diversity, emerging leaders, and innovation.

The career path often has been designed by the men who preceded them.

The Top 100 Firm is launching a new initiative designed to connect women managers with executive committee members for career advice and leadership pathways.