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How Academia is Tackling the Accounting Talent Shortage

September 19, 2024 by Andrew Kenney, Journal of Accountancy, Sept 1 2024

University and college accounting programs are changing their teaching approaches. Fundamentals courses are becoming showcases for the profession’s opportunities. And in some places the focus is shifting from weeding out students to giving them a second chance to deepen comprehension and pass tests without lowering quality and rigor.

The Art of Tech Talk: Making IT Understable for Non-Tech Minds

September 10, 2024

To simplify complex IT concepts, employ analogies rooted in daily life that stakeholders are already familiar with. For instance, cloud storage can be compared to a virtual filing cabinet for a straightforward understanding of remote servers. Or explain data encryption as a lock and key system, where data is secured and only accessible with the correct key. Such analogies make the abstract concepts of IT tangible and relatable, effectively bridging the knowledge gap.

EFWA Announces 2024 Scholarship Recipients

June 21, 2024

Cincinnati, Ohio and Montvale, New Jersey — The Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting (EFWA) provides scholarships and mentoring, supporting equitable access to education and the advancement of women who are pursuing careers in accounting.

EFWA annually awards scholarships to women who are pursuing accounting degrees. Whether pursuing an associate’s degree, a bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree the Foundation is able to provide financial support while empowering and encouraging women to pursue a career in accounting.

Cracking the Code: Strategies for Women to Bridge the Pay Divide

May 06, 2024 by Joyce Wilson

Pay inequality remains a persistent issue in the workplace, particularly affecting women across various industries. While this challenge can seem overwhelming, you have the power to address and overcome it. By taking strategic and informed actions, you can effectively confront this inequality. In this article, The Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting explores practical steps you can take to advocate for fair compensation.

Empowering Your Accounting Career: Crafting a Professional Development Plan

March 25, 2024 by Joyce Wilson, teacherspark.org

In the fast-paced accounting industry, your career trajectory is influenced by the opportunities you seize and the strategic planning of your professional growth. Crafting a well-structured professional development plan guides you toward job satisfaction and the fulfillment of your ultimate career goals.

Join Us as We Spring into Connections

March 12, 2024

April 19, 2024
The Metropolitan Club in Covington, Kentucky
4:00-6:00 PM

We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Spring into Connections Reception, a special event dedicated to supporting and uplifting aspiring female professionals in the field of accounting. Hosted by the Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting (EFWA) and sponsored by Alexandra L. Miller, CPA, P.C., this evening is all about networking, inspiration and making a real impact.

EFWA Supports Beta Alpha Psi Mid-Year Meetings

February 07, 2024

The Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting (EFWA) is proud to be sponsoring a coffee break at the San Diego and Dallas 2024 Beta Alpha Psi Mid-Year Meetings. The Mid-Year Meetings this year will each carry the theme, Embracing Innovation. Empowering Professionals.

Taking place February 16-17 in San Diego, the first Mid-Year Meeting of the year is sold out. The event will be hosted at the University of San Diego, Knauss School of Business, hosted by the dynamic Zeta Kappa Chapter and the Chi Chapter at Oklahoma State University.

Empowering Strategies for Women Advancing in Accounting

January 19, 2024

In the evolving world of finance and numbers, women pursuing a career in accounting have distinct opportunities to enhance their professional trajectory. This comprehensive guide from EFWA (The Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting) is tailored to provide actionable strategies, from leveraging networks to venturing into entrepreneurship, all aimed at elevating your career in accounting. Whether you're targeting a promotion, contemplating a career shift, or considering the entrepreneurial route, these insights are designed to guide you toward achieving remarkable success in the accounting field.

2024 Scholarship Applications Open

January 11, 2024

The Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting (EFWA) annually awards scholarships to women who are pursuing accounting degrees. Whether you are pursuing an associate's degree, a bachelor's degree or an advanced degree, the Foundation has a scholarship designed for you.

These opportunities are developed to financially support, empower and encourage women pursuing a career in accounting.

In Memory of Gerard "Jerry" Swick

September 12, 2023

Gerard 'Jerry' A. Swick, Age 82 of Park Ridge. Dear son to the late Arthur and Marcella Swick. Loving brother to Myra Swick. Cherished cousin to Marie (late Roger) Swiss, Thomas (Eva) Swiss, Nicole (Rick) Collins, Tim (Sarah) Swiss, Kateri Evans, Greg (Trisha) Swiss and Gregory T. Swiss. Dear friend of Marilyn Matusiak. Gerard was a CPA and JD and served as the president of the Educational Foundation for Women in Accounts between 1986-1987. He was also a member of ICPAS, AICPA, ABA and ISBA. A Visitation was held at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home on Sunday, June 25 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Mass Monday, June 26 at 10 a.m. at Mary Seat of Wisdom Church (Cumberland at Granville). Burial followed at All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Swick Family Scholarship Fund Loyola University of Business Administration (820 N Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611).

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