Fraud & Embezzlement: Lessons from the Trenches
Catch Angela Morelock of BKD, LLP at the 2018 Women Who Count National Conference for real life examples and case studies of Fraud & Embezzlement.
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 [...]
Investing in Company Culture: 3 Key Strategies to Combat Workplace Sexual Harassment
Because sexual harassment in the workplace is not about sex – it’s about power. The complex reality is that workplace harassment is a culture issue – not a compliance issue.
Knowledge and a Buffalo: Personal Development Happens When Habits Change
However, knowledge and a buffalo didn’t cause a behavioral change. It was a measured, rigorous personal development process that changed habits and created the opportunity
2018 Accounting and Finance Scholarship Recipients
The Foundation of AFWA awarded $21,500 to deserving accounting an finance students through its Spring undergraduate and masters scholarship program.
Does Networking Really Matter? 5 Reasons Why It Does
Prepared by the AFWA Young Professional LEAP Advisory Council Does networking really matter? What are the benefits anyway? Any why take time out of my busy day to network when I'm trying to establish my career here within my company? Members of AFWA's Young Professional LEAP Advisory Counsel believe networking does matter and they've put [...]
LEAP Spotlight: Chaille Brown
If I could give one thing, one mission my all, it would be to completely shake up how working moms are viewed, supported, and treated in the workplace.
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.
AFWA Builds Professional Qualities in Accounting and Finance Employees
By encouraging your employees to not only join AFWA, but to get involved through volunteer opportunities, you’ll see a clear improvement in her abilities to communicate, multi-task, adapt, envision, and more.