Over the last 40 years, the number of women entering the accounting profession has grown significantly, with women now comprising 51% of new entrants, up from 33% in 1980, according to AICPA surveys. Yet, women have not made the same progress in advancing within the profession.
At the three-day 2019 AICPA Women’s Global Leadership Summit in San Diego in November, accountants from across the country participated in a variety of sessions focused on professional development, including opportunities to improve their technical skills.
For firms to stay globally relevant and competitive, more women need to be promoted to management and partner roles. With more women now entering the profession than men, it is critical for firms to develop more female leaders.