Gender issues

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.