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Women’s Leadership

Recognizing Outstanding Women in the Accounting Profession

Women's Leadership Committee

The Women's Leadership Committee promotes the growth, advancement and recognition of women in the accounting and finance profession through professional development, mentoring and recognition through the Women to Watch awards.

The Committee objectives include:     Develop, advance and recognize women CPAs.
                                                                    Develop and host the Women in Leadership Summit at Mega each June.
                                                                    Promote, administer and present the FICPA Women to Watch Awards.
                                                                    Develop and enhance the website with resources that support women's initiatives.

Since 2010, the Women to Watch Awards have recognized diverse, talented and outstanding female accountants who contribute to the accounting profession and demonstrate qualities that set them apart from others, including networking, sharing best practices, volunteering, mentoring, authoring and more.  

In addition to being recognized at the Women's Leadership Summit, Women to Watch Award recipients are featured on FICPA.org and receive recognition in the Florida CPA Today.   Consider nominating yourself or a colleague when 2027 nominations open up next year for either the Experienced Leader or Emerging Leader.

Experienced Leader

Someone who has advanced to a higher level or leadership position within her profession. Titles include, but are not limited to, partner, executive, elected official or appointee.

Emerging Leader

Someone who has been licensed less than 10 years but has made significant contributions to the profession and her community. They are typically business owners, sole proprietors and small firm principles.