Gender (in) accounting: insights, gaps and an agenda for future research. Issue 2 (6th June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Siboni, Benedetta; Sangiorgi, Daniela; Farneti, Federica; de Villiers, Charl
• Is Part Of: Meditari accountancy research. Volume 24:Issue 2(2016)
• Page Start: 158
• Page End: 168
• Publication Date: 2016-06-06
• Subjects: Inequality -- Gender accounting -- Gender in accounting -- Gender issues -- Women in accounting; Accounting -- Periodicals; Finance -- Periodicals; 657.05
• DOI: 10.1108/MEDAR-04-2016-0054
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2049-372X

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The study aims to raise awareness of the issues to foster further debate in the area of gender (in) accounting. In the process, opportunities for future research are identified and outlined. Design/methodology/approach: Literature review and a discussion of the implications lead to the identification of opportunities for future research. Findings: Women are under-represented at senior levels in all walks of life. Where women reach senior positions, they are often paid less than men in similar positions. Countries and organisations with more gender equality do better. Social implications: Organisations and countries will be better off if they have a good representation of women at all organisational levels in all walks of life. Originality/value: The authors' perspectives of the prior literature and the identification of future research opportunities around gender (in) accounting are presented.