Women in finance increasingly eye entrepreneurship, but barriers to access persist

International Women’s Day provides an important moment to reflect on how professions can support equitable access to opportunity. Unlocking women’s entrepreneurial potential has well-documented economic benefits globally, including increased job creation, innovation, and productivity. New research suggests that more women, particularly those working in finance and accountancy, are increasingly viewing entrepreneurship as a viable career path, even as structural barriers around access to jobs, funding, and leadership opportunities remain.

Rising Entrepreneurial Ambitions Among Women in Finance

A recent survey by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) highlights a growing appetite for entrepreneurship among women professionals in India’s finance and accountancy sector. According to the findings, 64% of women working in finance and accountancy in India now aspire to become entrepreneurs, up from 56% last year.

Apart from the fact that the increase signals growing confidence among women in using accountancy and finance training as a springboard ...