GBD149. International Women's Day 2021. What's Challenging Women In Our Profession.

"Women have accounted for nearly 56% of the workforce exits since
the start of the pandemic... across all industries and all
professions".


This IWD2021, we look through new research about the
challenges facing women in the profession today with Shelly
Frazier, a Senior Manager for AICPA & CIMA's Diversity &
Inclusion team. Shelly is also staff liaison for the AICPA
Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee and will be appearing in
the forthcoming March 23rd 'Forging The Path' webinar (AICPA
& CIMA member discount applies).



Talking Points. 



the effects of the pandemic that threaten the progress made
by women,

the new challenges faced by professional women in the USA.

the additional barriers it creates that are unique to them.

choosing to challenge - or not.



Our Guest. Connect with Shelly Frazier via
LinkedIn here.


Resources. Use these links to find out more
about this topic, or to access free and paid-for resources to
implement in your own team or organisation.


Explore this topic on future.aicpa.org.

See Shelly's blog post for IWD2021 here.

Read the "20 Most Powerful Women in Accounting" Report

Consider this 'Forging the Path' webinar (paid for).

See our IWD21 video.



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About Our Podcast. These conversations with
expert guests are recorded by different members of the AICPA
& CIMA team from our offices around the world. While the
sound quality may vary, we hope that the insights will be
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Accountants (AICPA & CIMA)