About Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance Northeast Florida Chapter
Accounting and Financial Women's Alliance ("AFWA") is for all women accounting and finance professionals. Our members include those new to the field, experienced or considering a career transition.
The mission of AFWA 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.
Our chapter offers leadership, networking and educational opportunities. Members can participate in chapter meetings, CPE meetings, seminars, regional & national conferences. We want to allow members to maximize the value of their AFWA membership.
Founded in 1938 to increase the opportunities for women in all fields of accounting and finance, members of the Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance and their companies benefit from resources that accelerate their professional growth. The industry has evolved enormously for women in the past 75 years, with our organization smartly and passionately evolving with it, ahead of the curve, so that all women in accounting and finance can excel.
AFWA promotes the professional growth of women in all facets of accounting and finance. Members increase their career potential by connecting with colleagues, receiving education and mentorship to advance their careers, and developing leadership skills. For more than 75 years, members have tapped into a network of successful, motivated, and influential professionals who understand the unique position of being a woman in the industry and who, together, contribute to the future development of their profession.
The Northeast Florida Chapter was formed in 2008. Our members have the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, as we support our community, and future accounting and financial professionals. Our chapter members are accounting and financial professionals with a variety of tax, audit, industry and government experience. We have young professionals, mid level professionals and retires sharing their career experiences.
