Abstract

FERNANDES, Vera; GOMES, Delfina  and  RIBEIRO, João Leite. Accounting, access and the practice of the profession of chartered accountant from the point of view of women. Ex aequo [online]. 2016, n.33, pp.44-65. ISSN 0874-5560.

The main objective of this study is to obtain a better understanding of the problems in the access and practice in the accounting profession from the point of view of women who are chartered accountants. To accomplish this objective thirteen interviews were per-formed to women who are accountants registered in the Portuguese Order of Chartered Accountants. According to the interviewees, despite the easier access to the profession, there are still inequalities, discrimination and sexism that hinder the exercise and progress of women in career. However, interviewees consider that the accounting profession requires organization, rigor, commitment and responsibility, attributes that are best suited to the intrinsic characteristics of women.

Keywords : Accounting; profession; chartered accountants; gender; women.

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