Gale Crosley, CPA – 2017 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Honoree

Website URL: crosleycompany.com          

Twitter: gcrosley

Education (Degree/school): BS in Accounting/University of Akron

 

What opportunities do you feel women in accounting have now that they didn’t have when you started in the profession?

Where do I start? I was one of three female graduates out of a couple hundred. Today the sheer numbers of women require their participation in the profession.

How important is work/life balance and what suggestions do you have for those who are struggling to attain this?

Difficult, but necessary. Outsource everything that is non-essential, to increase your earning power and leveragability.

What is the most difficult part about being a women in the accounting profession?

Preconceived notions and expectations based upon our culture.

What is the best part about being a women in the accounting profession?

Your perceived value is based upon contribution.

How do you see yourself participating in shaping the future of the accounting profession?

By being a responsible role model.

Looking back at your career, what would you do differently given the knowledge you have today and how can women who are entering the benefit from that knowledge?

Enjoyed the journey more! I was so stretched that it was difficult to do at times.

 

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