KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) — ACCA (the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants), in conjunction with the second anniversary of ACCA Malaysia’s Women’s Network* and the month of March where women all over the world are celebrated, unveiled the results of its Empowering the Advancement of Women in the Workplace Report which highlights prevailing attitudes, disparities and challenges faced by women professionals. * The ACCA Malaysia Women’s Network was launched in 2018 to provide a platform for women members to network, share insights, offer support and create more opportunities for career advancements.
“Empowerment of women in the workplace is a cause that is highly relevant to ACCA Malaysia as women comprise 60% of our members, and we look forward to welcoming more. We also proudly acknowledge that the achievements of women leaders locally and around the world are significant contributors to economic and social development. This report underscores the importance of taking concrete steps to be more supportive and inclusive so that more women can achieve their full potential; in this way we can create a more diverse business environment that adds value to the nation,” said Datuk Alexandra Chin, former ACCA President and Chair of ACCA Malaysia’s Women’s Network.