If you're feeling overwhelmed by how fast technology changes in the accounting world, you're not alone. Whether it's a new client portal, tax software update, or another must-have app for your firm, it can feel like the ground is constantly shifting under your feet.
If you have ever hesitated to call yourself a leader, you are not alone. Many women in accounting guide clients, coordinate teams, make crucial decisions, and still second guess whether what they are doing counts as leadership. It does. The gap is not ability, it is recognition.
For decades, the accounting industry has celebrated long hours like a badge of honor. Whether it’s tax season marathons or public firm pressure, the message has been clear: if you’re not working 60 to 70 hours a week, are you even trying?
If you’re a working mom in accounting, chances are you’ve felt the tension between everything you’re doing and how much you feel valued for it. The expectations are high. The standards are relentless.