Women in accountancy: barriers to the top jobs

Glacial progress at the top of the major accounting firms in the UK means that women struggle to reach the top roles while in the US by comparison Deloitte and KPMG are both led by women CEOs. Martha Harvey-Jones asks what is blocking the progress of women in this industry

Female qualified accountants face significant challenges in the professional services industry. In this historically male dominated business, there is a clear issue with women reaching the ‘glass ceiling’ and not making the transition from director to partner level.

While the demand for skilled accounting professionals continues to rise, the competition for talent has intensified creating opportunities for women. However, there are still not enough women at the right level to fill these roles.

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