Abstract
Significant progress has been made
in women’s rights and equality since
Abigail Adams compelled her
husband to “Remember the Ladies”.
The former first lady joins a
voluminous list of other trailblazers
in the fight for women’s rights and
equality. Some glass ceilings have
been shattered; however, many still
exist for women. These obstacles
and barriers are constructed and
reinforced by the deeply ingrained
stereotypes and misconceptions of
women, women leaders, and
diversity. Where does the finance
and accounting industry stand when
it comes to gender and equality? To
answer this question, this poster
analyzes the headwinds women face
in this field, gathers insights from
personality tests and talent DNA,
and reviews the opportunities for
men and women to create a
conducive environment for all.
While many organizations have
adopted diversity and inclusion
efforts, achieving diversity in an
organization is no longer the
challenge creating parity at all
levels must be the goal to generate
tailwinds in the advancement for
women.
