Plan Ahead for the Magic of Women Who Count
For the 2019 Women Who Count National Conference, I’m excited to welcome AFWA members and friends to my state of Florida and the Most Magical Place on Earth! – Walt Disney World.
Chart Your Own Path: My Experience in Accounting
I have been blessed by being able to make changes when needed and being a female in the accounting professional has worked well for our family. Each individual’s path is different. Now, grab that new pen and fresh pad of paper, and chart your own path!
Reflecting on the Past Year: Remember to Thank Your Network
As 2018 closes and we begin to reflect on the year gone by, I challenge you to think beyond experience and reflect on people. Who is new in your life? Who has supported you through challenges? Who has encouraged you to reach for that stretch goal?
Wrapping Up Women Who Count 2018: An 80 year history
AFWA has gone through many changes this year as well as the past eighty years. However, it remains constant that our organization is nothing without its members.
When I Realized I Needed A Lifestyle Change
Cancer has touched our family through many generations. A few years ago, after sitting in an oncologist’s office, and doing WAY TOO MUCH research on WebMD on risk factors and family health history, I decided that I needed to make some lifestyle changes.
What Do We Do Now? Advancing Women in Accounting & Finance
Similar to the movie industry, women in the accounting profession, hold only 24% of partnership seats while making up about 50% of the industry...So, what do we do now? The good news is AFWA is not sitting on the sidelines.
Experience the AFWA Community at Women Who Count 2018
By AFWA National President, Karyn Hartke, CPA Community. According to the dictionary, community is “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals,” and having “joint ownership and goals.” I remember that feeling of community when I attended my first Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance National Conference. Our [...]
Turning Over a New Leaf: Rooted in Tradition. Flourishing in the Future.
Focusing on our history, I have chosen the leaf as a symbol for this year. It symbolizes hope, renewal, revival and growth. Yet as we focus on growth and renewal, we are planning to build on the strong foundation and roots.
Back to Basics: Year in Review
Holy cow! Where did the year go? It feels like merely weeks ago that I stood in Chattanooga and promised to get back to basics – Connect, Advance, & Lead! And let me tell you, your National Board of Directors has been doing just that!
AFWA Roadtrip: Chartering the ISU Student Chapter
Who loves a good road trip?! I know I do and I recently had the opportunity to take an AFWA road trip with my good friend and AFWA President-Elect, Karyn Hartke to Illinois State University