A participação feminina na contabilidade potiguar: evolução quantitativa entre 2021 e 2025

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the quantitative evolution of female participation in accounting in the state of Rio Grande do Norte between 2021 and 2025, seeking to understand the transformations in the state's professional profile. This applied research, with a quantitative approach, was conducted with documentary analysis, based on data from the Federal Accounting Council (CFC) and the National Institute for Educational Studies and Research Anísio Teixeira (INEP). The results revealed that the state recorded a positive variation of 4.93% in the total number of accounting professionals, surpassing the national average of 1.80%. Women accounted for 45.91% of active professionals in 2025, with a notable 10.95% increase in female accountants with higher education and an 11.10% decrease in accounting technicians, reflecting the discontinuation of technical courses. Female participation was also evident in local accounting organizations, especially in business partnerships and single-member limited liability companies (SLUs). Despite these advances, challenges remain, such as lack of recognition, difficulties in balancing personal and professional life, and under-representation in decision-making spaces. The study concludes by emphasizing the need for institutional policies aimed at promoting gender equity, professional appreciation, and the expansion of women’s access to strategic positions in the accounting market of Rio Grande do Norte.