Despite the issues and problems women in accounting face, their numbers continue to grow. They represent 38 percent of newly hired personnel (Tips, 2003). Firms are beginning to recognize that this contingent of workers has special concerns that need to be addressed through programs and policies. Thus, many firms have begun to implement appropriate programs. It is hoped that these programs will increase the career opportunities for women in accounting and raise the percentage of female partners in accounting firms from the current 12 percent (Kahan, 2004).