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Women-Led Accounting Firm of the Year

Celebrating the accounting or bookkeeping firm led by women that sets the standard

RecognisesBusiness growthCustomer serviceProfessional achievementLeadershipPeople & culture
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About this category

Women-Led Accounting Firm of the Year celebrates an accounting or bookkeeping firm led by women that keeps clients’ finances accurate and compliant and gives them advice that helps them grow. Judges look for a business that has grown, delivered outstanding results for its clients and built a team and culture others admire, with women leading the way at the top.

Eligibility

  • Open to businesses majority owned or led by women (a woman founder, CEO, managing director or managing partner)
  • The business must be an accounting or bookkeeping firm serving clients or customers
  • Any size of business, trading for at least one year

Judging criteria

  • Growth: revenue, clients and market position over the last one to three years
  • Client results: outcomes delivered and satisfaction
  • Leadership and culture: how the business is led and how its team is developed
  • Standing: expertise, accreditations and reputation in its field

Qualitative criteria

  • Visionary, confident leadership
  • Strong values and integrity
  • Commitment to clients and quality
  • Champions opportunity for other women

Metrics

  • Client growth and retention
  • Advisory services and client outcomes
  • Accreditations and professional standing
  • Team growth and women in leadership roles

Additional criteria

  • Must have been trading for at least 12 months
  • Financial information is treated in confidence
  • Client testimonials strengthen an entry

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