This report examines the experiences of ACCA's female membership in the global economy through their responses to the organization's confidence and recovery indices. The findings show notable differences between female and male respondents in the areas of business support and access to finance. These differences highlight the need for policymakers and others to work towards closing the gender gap, which is prevalent in much of the world's economic activity. ACCA, the global body for professional accountants, aims to offer business-relevant qualifications to people of application, ability, and ambition worldwide. The organization's core values of opportunity, diversity, innovation, integrity, and accountability align with the needs of employers in all sectors. ACCA works to open up the profession to people of all backgrounds and remove artificial barriers to entry, ensuring that its qualifications and delivery meet the diverse needs of trainee professionals and their employers. The organization supports its 147,000 members and 424,000 students in 170 countries, helping them to develop successful careers in accounting and business, and equipping them with the skills required by employers.
