A qualification in finance or a background that demonstrates considerable financial acumen is key to women getting into boardroom positions.

According to a press release, the research from Cranfield University School of Management  was commissioned by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). It found that 45% of female executive directors are financially qualified and 65% have a financial background, while 26% of their male colleagues are financially qualified and 44% have a financial background…article