The American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA) is a professional non-profit organization whose mission is 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.
The Society was founded in 1938. Since then, ASWA has grown to include more than 100 chapters throughout the United States, with approximately 5,000 members. Membership has been open to men since 1974.
The purpose of ASWA is to advocate, enhance and celebrate the value - and the values - that women in accounting and related fields bring to the profession and to society. In pursuit of its purpose, ASWA promotes career optimization and life balance in a way that develops the capabilities and enhances the contributions of both individuals and organizations in the profession.
ASWA Cleveland Chapter 13 was organized in 1944 and chartered in 1945.
ASWA Cleveland Chapter's membership generally meets on the third Wednesday of each month.