The American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) is a professional non-profit organization whose mission is to enable women in all accounting and related fields to achieve their full personal, professional and economic potential and to contribute to the future development of their profession. The Society was founded in 1938. Since then, ASWA has grown to include 86 chapters throughout the United States with more than 4,000 members. Membership has been open to men since 1974. The purpose of ASWA is to advocate, enhance and celebrate the value - and the values - that women in accounting and related fields bring to the profession and to society. In pursuit of its purpose, ASWA promotes career optimization and life balance in a way that develops the capabilities and enhances the contributions of both individuals and organizations in the profession.

When you join the American Society of Women Accountants, you not only receive the traditional benefits of belonging to a professional society, like continuing educational opportunities, job referrals and industry publications, but you also tap into a personal and professional network of successful, intelligent, motivated, and influential professionals who understand the unique challenges of being a woman in the profession. ASWA allows you to develop your career, hone your leadership and management skills, and keep current with the issues facing women in the accounting and finance industry.