2023 International Women's Day Celebration and Activities

The first official International Women’s Day (IWD) was celebrated on March 8, 1911. IWD is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day allows us the opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements, educate and raise awareness for gender equality through equitable practices, call for positive change around advancing women, and amplify women’s voices.

At the AICPA & CIMA, we recognize International Women’s Day as a way to celebrate the contributions and achievements women have made in accounting, finance and beyond, over the course history and today. We also use the day to encourage members to continue making positive strides as a profession by featuring women in the profession who educate and share best practices through various activities such as blogs, webcasts, videos, podcasts, along with social media campaigns.

2023 IWD Theme

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #EmbraceEquity. (from http://www.internationalwomensday.com/)

2023 IWD Activities

In 2023 we leveraged the #EmbraceEquity theme through the following activities:

A video interview with Sue Coffey (CEO, Public Accounting, AICPA & CIMA), Melanie Kanaka (President, CIMA and Co-Chair, AICPA), and Crystal Cooke (Director, Diversity and Inclusion, AICPA & CIMA) discussing what equity looks like to them.

An FM Magazine podcast hosted by Neil Amato (Senior Editor, Management Accounting AICPA & CIMA) featuring Lindsay Stevenson, CPA, CGMA (Chief Transformation Officer, BPM LLP and Chair, Women’s Initiatives Executive Committee, AICPA & CIMA) and Alicja Dworowska, ACMA, CGMA (Finance Director, Accelerated Enrollment Solutions; Professional Coach & Mentor W Przestrzeni - Instytut Rozwoju) where they discuss their views on equity, the importance of coaching and mentoring in the advancement of women in the profession, and the need for us to recognize one another and each of our unique skills, needs, and experiences that help foster equity and inclusiveness in the workplace, among other topics.

A blog post featuring some of AICPA & CIMA women leaders who share their insights on what it means to be equitable leaders.

We encourage you to check out our International Women’s Day activities, while also reflecting on how you can help in the mission toward gender equity not only in the profession, but the world around us.

Prior Year IWD Activities

For previous year’s IWD celebrations and related activities, visit the links below:

2022 International Women's Day Video