Questões de gênero na ascensão de carreira na auditoria pela lente de auditoras

Abstract

The present study aimed to know the perception of auditors about gender issues in the

professional ascension of their careers. To achieve the objectives, a quantitative- descriptive research was carried out and regarding the data collection process, a

survey was used, which was carried out through a questionnaire sent via the professional platform LinkedIn to auditors and former auditors. The sample was composed of 70 auditors from independent auditing firms, who work or have worked in the area. The results indicate that for the majority of female auditors consulted at the beginning of their careers, gender issues are not felt or are, to a lesser extent, which suggests a break in the paradigms regarding the profession, demonstrating that the policies adopted by audit firms to ensure gender equity, It has been gradually having an effect. However, it was observed that when at the beginning of the profession, the view that women have about the area is different from those who have been there for a longer time and have already lived more experiences, which may suggest that entering the profession is easier, without many obstacles or barriers, but becomes more difficult over the years and the barriers, such as the low rate of women in management positions in the area, the salary gap and the difficulty of reconciling personal and professional life, are no longer subtle and become noticeable, which often end up preventing or delaying the growth of women in the profession. From the above, it is concluded that gender issues are not noticeable to women at the beginning of their careers in auditing, but are more present and experienced by those who have been in the area for a longer time and in management positions.