Opportunities
What kinds of opportunities are there for women in the CPA profession?
More and more women are becoming CPAs because accounting is a field with increasing interesting work, flexibility, a high level of respect and attractive career opportunities. As of the year 2000, 57% of new accounting graduates were women (source: CPA). For more information on women in the profession, visit the AICPA web site and other organizations dedicated to women in the CPA profession, such as:
American Society of Women Accountants
American Woman’s Society of CPAs
What kinds of opportunities are there for minorities in the CPA profession?
Minority students make up close to 19% of new accounting graduates. The AICPA, along with other organizations, actively supports minorities in accounting. For more information on organizations dedicated to minorities in the CPA profession, visit the sites below:
The National Association of Black Accountants
Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting
