Women in Accounting

Would you continue to volunteer on committees if they no longer give you joy and you feel like your efforts aren’t appreciated?

Debating leaving the workforce to stay home for 5 years until my kids go to school. I’m torn because I put so much time and effort into my job and scared it would set me back pretty significantly. I’m… more

How can you tell the difference between a busy boss and being frozen out? Say it’s been about a month with no contact, but in the past it could potentially have been 2+ weeks so not crazy different…

Petite business wear - for women 5ft or under, where do you shop business outfits? I’m looking for something more fitting and defined and helps me look sharper.

Anyone got tips for not lowballing with a "competitive" salary for a private equity accountant role? A recruiter approached me and it'd perfectly fit my interests, but there's this sticking poin… more

Does anyone here work for Alvarez & Marsal on either the Global Transaction Tax team or in the National Tax Office? Looks like they’re significantly expanding and wondering if anyone can speak to … more

Whats the earliest you have taken a maternity leave after starting a new job?

Has anyone done Kelly Nolan’s Bright Method Program who could share feedback?

Going to be talking to a recruiter who sounded extremely hyped tomorrow. It's an m&a accountant position that would have me traveling all over the coast and integrating acquired companies into the parent … more

How do we approach exit interviews?

I am preparing to leave a company due to mostly it being a not great company.

I have 0 desire to burn a bridge. I dont see a point in going out in a blaze of glory because even i… more

What's the difference between "working hard / going the extra mile" and being taken advantage of?

My current company laid my senior accountant off (due to not meeting EBITDA targets). I disagreed wit… more

Doing an interview unprepared. Would you wing it? Or cancel? 😔

Would you still recommend accounting to students today? With what offshoring being on the increase and the AICPA opening doors for accountants in India and the Philippines to get their CPA. And this i… more

I have never had so much trouble finding a job. I was laid off two months ago, and I haven't been able to find a job since. It has never taken me more than a few weeks to find a new job. What am I… more

How did you end up in Accounting? When I started college, I planned on going into finance, and one thing led to another, and here I am.

Does anyone have to deal with crypto bookkeeping as part of their job yet? I can't help but to wonder how crypto will affect the accounting industry.

What does life look like after accounting for you? Are you staying in this field forever or dreaming of jumping into something else? These are the questions that have been haunting me lately.

Where are we shopping for formal dresses these days? Have a black tie wedding to go to in December and want a great dress. $200-300 ish range.

There was a round of layoffs that happened at my company. I was spared. I have 2 thoughts

1) I have bad survivors guilt. Can anyone who has been in my situation share how they have reconciled this?

2) The responsib… more

Laid off with severance until 10/1. Should I mention this in my interviews? I’m employed through 10/1 but I also don’t want to distract them in my interviews by mentioning that I was laid off.

For those working in NYC or an equivalent city, what do you wear to work? Especially in public accounting.

I feel like a lot of my clothes are technically professionally appropriate, but I feel slumpy and outdated… more

Being a mom is tough.

The one person who told me I was a good mom over and over again, died

My husband doesn’t tell me

My mom isn’t that type of mom to give me compliments like that

I have no siblings

I just feel alone
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I’ve been told I’m “too direct” in client meetings. I’m getting tired of softening my voice and padding my emails just to avoid being labeled “abrasive.” Is it even possible to be assertive without be… more

Does anyone else feel like audit grinds women down faster than men? I’m in year 5, and I’ve seen three women quit in the last six months citing burnout or mental health. The guys seem to just power th… more

My male coworker and I do the exact same job, but he’s paid $12k more. I found out because we accidentally got cc’d on the same salary spreadsheet. I’m fuming, but also afraid that if I raise it, I’ll… more

Anyone else get the “you don’t look like an accountant” comment one too many times? I wear makeup, heels, and like fashion. Apparently that makes me less credible in some people’s eyes. Why is profess… more

I’m the only woman on a seven-person team, and I’m noticing I get “voluntold” to organize birthdays, take meeting notes, and mentor interns—even though I’m a senior accountant. None of the guys are ev… more

Leaving my 6 month old baby for the first time for a work trip 🥺. Someone tell me it’s not as bad as it feels! Also any tips for storing milk would be soo appreciated!

Anyone working in private equity or hedge funds? How do promos work? Do you have to wait for someone to leave to get promoted?

I took a two-year break from my senior accounting role to be my terminally ill husband's caregiver. Now I'm ready to get back to work, but I'm unsure what to tell recruiters when they ask … more

I'm a staff accountant who applied for an open audit manager position. Despite being more qualified and having more years at the firm, and stronger client relationships, a male colleague got it. I… more

Had my end-of-year feedback convo and while I did well overall, my counselor spent a good 15 minutes telling me that I should work on being more “bubbly.” I’m a younger woman on a team of middle-aged… more

I'm getting married next year and torn about changing my last name. I've built my CPA credentials and career under my current name, and all my professional certifications are tied to it. I'… more

Does anyone have any advice on getting a remote job? I’m a first year manager at Deloitte and due to severe endometriosis I’m really hoping to find something remote but it seems hard with the amount o… more

When interviewing, does everyone put on makeup? This might sound like an odd question, but I've never been one to wear much makeup. But I was recently told that women who don't wear makeup or … more

Trying to decide if I have the energy to study for CPA exam again while working full time…. I have one section passed and a 1 year old daughter.

I have a CPA and am currently working at a Big 4 in a project management consulting role rather than technical accounting. I’ve been in this role for 3 years now but would like to get back into a more… more