Gender discrimination

Accountants talk about the male vs. female issues confronting their workplace during coaching sessions.

It takes an average of seven years longer for women in accounting and finance to reach executive level than their male counterparts, according to a new report.

It’s tough enough to grapple with sexual harassment in the workplace. It’s more complex when clients are involved.

An unprecedented, industrywide survey of sexual harassment in the professional workplace reveals industries with the highest prevalence of unwanted sexual behavior, the differences between large and small companies, and blind spots that may be preventing corrections. Fortunately, the data also lights a path forward.

From inappropriate touching to belittling comments, women advisors confront workplace environments that are far from welcoming.

Many workers in the technology departments across a range of industries describe behavior that may fall short of a legal definition of sexual harassment, but is still disturbing and could contribute to low employee morale and high turnover.

Deloitte, PwC and EY all caved. Under pressure over how they compiled their gender pay gaps in the U.K., the three companies agreed to revise their figures to include high-earning partners.

Financial professionals in the Americas and Europe are generally making as much or slightly more than last year, particularly those with certifications, according to a new survey by the Institute of Management Accountants.

Accountants need to have this conversation as much as anyone else.

More females are enrolled in college than males, but less are enrolled when it comes to specific programs like business and accounting.