Study level

  • Master of Philosophy

Faculty/School

Faculty of Business and Law

School of Accountancy

Topic status

We're looking for students to study this topic.

Research centre

Supervisors

Professor Ellie Chapple
Position
Professor
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Business & Law
Dr Sarah Osborne
Position
Lecturer
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Business & Law

Overview

Given the advances in representation by women in business leadership and accountancy profession generally, is it inevitable that there remain 'gendered occupational niches'?

This project investigates the nature of professional work undertaken by insolvency practitioners and profiles the state of the profession to examine whether there are any isolating influences or barriers to entry for one gender or the other. It will identify the key determinants to effective performance to the role of insolvency practitioner and whether any systemic biases become barriers to entry.

Contact

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