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Mission Statement
The mission of ASWA 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.
Empowering women in the accounting
and financial professions since 1938. The American Society of
Women Accountants was organized in 1938 under the
sponsorship of the American Women's Society of Certified Public
Accountants for the following reasons:
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to encourage qualified women to
enter the field of accounting
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to further the education and
proficiency of its members in their profession
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to inform the public and the
profession of the abilities and achievements of women in
accounting
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to establish a good solidarity
among women members of the accounting profession.
ABOUT ASWA national
The American Society of Women
Accountants is a professional organization whose purpose is to
advance the interest of women in all fields of accounting and
finance. The society was founded in 1938 and since then, has
grown to include more than 80 chapters throughout the United
States with approximately 4,000 members.
Membership has been
open to men since 1974.
ASWA members 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 volunteerism.
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National contacts for networking
and professional information
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Scholarships
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Leadership opportunities in
supportive arena
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Subscription to Accountability
e-newsletter
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National and regional
conferences at a discounted rate
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Access to ASWA's LinkedIn group
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National online membership
directory
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Discounted membership to the
Institute for Management Accountants (IMA)
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Discounted products and services
through
affiliation agreements (CCH tax & accounting books, Long
Term Care insurance, Bank of America credit card, and more)
LOCAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
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Skill development through service and leadership positions
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Seminars on tax, accounting, and management subjects that qualify
for CPE
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Networking among members and through periodic meetings with
other professional organizations
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A monthly newsletter, "The Worksheet", keeps members informed
on upcoming activities, accounting updates, job opportunities and
member news
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Local and National Scholarships are in process for Spring 2011.
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Interested in joining Atlanta
ASWA? Contact us!
2010-2011 Atlanta Chapter Membership Dues Rate
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|
Membership Category |
National Dues |
Application Fee |
Chapter Dues |
Total |
|
Regular/Dual* |
$112.00 |
$25.00 |
$46.00 |
$183.00 |
|
Affiliate* |
$112.00 |
$25.00 |
$46.00 |
$183.00 |
|
Associate/Student |
$36.00 |
|
$15.00 |
$51.00 |
|
Retired |
$25.00 |
|
$15.00 |
$40.00 |
HISTORY
The Society began with three members in Indianapolis during May of 1938
under the leadership of Ida S. Broo, who served as its first president
and guiding influence in succeeding years. ASWA has since grown over 90
chapters and over 6,000 members across the United States.
The Atlanta Chapter was chartered in
1944 as the twelfth chapter of ASWA. Susie Sudderth was our
first president, and she went on to become the 1946-47 ASWA
National President. Our chapter has led the way in chartering
various new chapters throughout the Southeast area.
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