The under representation of women in senior management levels in accounting firms appears to be the result of an inflexible work and promotion structure (see AICPA, 2000) exacerbated by commercialisation (Kirkham, 1997) and clients’ demands (Covaleski et al.,1998; Kirkham, 1997). Promotion in the large accounting firms is linked to the amount of client fees brought into the firm. The larger the fee revenue, promotion is more likely. Hence, if client fees are jeopardised by demands of family responsibilities, it may well impact on career advancement prospects of female accountants with children. Likewise, Kirkham (1997) argues that the problem of bringing new clients in this commercial environment involves personal networking skills, club membership, organizational affiliation,social connections, world views etc. For women to advance, they have to gain access to these male oriented clubs, networks and organizations that in many cases still exclude women or are hostile to women.
The under representation of women in senior management levels in accounting firms appears to be the result of an inflexible work and promotion structure (see AICPA, 2000) exacerbated by commercialisation (Kirkham, 1997) and clients’ demands (Covaleski et al.,1998; Kirkham, 1997). Promotion in the large accounting firms is linked to the amount of client fees brought into the firm. The larger the fee revenue, promotion is more likely. Hence, if client fees are jeopardised by demands of family responsibilities, it may well impact on career advancement prospects of female accountants with children. Likewise, Kirkham (1997) argues that the problem of bringing new clients in this commercial environment involves personal networking skills, club membership, organizational affiliation,social connections, world views etc. For women to advance, they have to gain access to these male oriented clubs, networks and organizations that in many cases still exclude women or are hostile to women.
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