The American Society of Women Accountants was founded in 1938 in Indianapolis, IN by Ida S. Broo, the first woman CPA in the state of Indiana.  ASWA now has over 100 chapters throughout the United States representing over 6,000 members.  Membership has been open to men, since 1974. 

The Society’s mission is to enable women in all fields of accounting to achieve their personal, professional and economic potential, and to contribute to the future development of the profession.

ASWA also seeks to inform the public about the contributions of women to the accounting profession and the business community through activities such as the Public Relations dinner.  We provide educations seminars as well as technical sessions at our monthly meetings.  We also work with local colleges through our scholarship programs.

Members of ASWA work at all levels of the accounting profession; from individual practitioners to entry and top-level positions in industry and government, and from juniors to partners in major accounting firms.

ASWA members can be found throughout the economy from academia and government to the private and public sectors.  Members are highly educated, well-informed professionals and take part in a wide spectrum of activities including art, athletics, law, family, life, music, travel and considerable volunteerism.

We hope that you decide to join us!