About Us
ASWA Phoenix Chapter
To encourage and to assist qualified women entering the accounting profession.
To inform the public and the profession of the abilities and achievements of women in accounting.
To urge members to continue their education.
To encourage members to work towards obtaining certificates as certified public accountants.
To assist women accountants in returning to the labor market.
To encourage members to participate actively in other professional accounting organizations.
Our Mission
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.
Our History
In October 1954, Dick Evans, IAS regional representative in Phoenix, called together 28 Phoenix women employed in accounting. He told them about ASWA, and explained the workings and the goals of the Society. He discussed the advantages of belonging to such an organization. His suggestions were enthusiastically received, and another meeting was set for November.
At that meeting, three members of the Los Angeles Chapter, the chapter which had agreed to sponsor our formation, were present to give first-hand suggestions on the proper steps for starting a new chapter. Pearl Isham, Hazel Brooks Scott and Mildred Swem assisted in membership qualifications and bylaws requirements. Monthly meetings were held thereafter until the word came that the chapter was instituted March 23, 1955, with Billie Ruffner as the first president. The Charter Dinner was held April 23rd, and Hazel Brooks Scott, President of the Los Angeles Chapter presented the Charter to our president. Chapter No. 43 started with 43 members and several more waiting for national approval. It closed out ASWA’s fiscal year June 30, 1955 with 48 members.
ByLaws
For details on our ByLaws, click here.
