Working Women

Companies have more women on their payrolls than ever before, as a large share of 25- to 54-year-olds are employed or looking for work.

Women in accounting have come a long way. Christine Ross, the first female CPA in the U.S., received her certification in 1899 --- but only after an 18-month delay by state regents because of her gender. While today we’re sitting at around ...

While the accounting workforce is comprised of more women than men, this number does not carry over when it comes to the amount of women in practice leadership positions.

The most important discovery I’ve made, however, is that what works for one woman might not work for another. While many accounting firms correctly recognize the need for female talent in their practice, too many treat related recruiting and retention ...