Glass Across the Pond

Women accountants in Scotland come up against the same glass ceiling as their American counterparts, reports the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, according to GAAP Accounting and Finance.

This is the case despite increased amounts of women joining the profession over the last few years, the ICAS stated.

A "macho" culture is still pervasive in many firms, where working long hours is admired, making it hard for women to forge a practical work-life balance.

Last year a mere 13 per cent of partners in ICAS firms were women.

ICAS: Glass ceiling still firmly in place [GAAP Web]