Ennobled Foundation has presented its Best Graduating Female Accounting Student Award to Matilda Dede Angmortey at the 18th Congregation of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), as part of its continued efforts to encourage more women to pursue careers in accounting.
The award forms part of the Foundation’s commitment under its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University. It recognises the academic achievement of female accounting students and seeks to encourage more women to enter the profession.
Founder of Ennobled Foundation, Mrs Gloria Boye-Doku, said recognising women in accounting was important, particularly as the profession continues to evolve and create opportunities in areas such as data analytics, sustainability reporting and business advisory.
She explained that the Foundation’s annual award was intended to celebrate excellence, challenge stereotypes and encourage more young women to pursue careers in accounting.
Founder of Ennobled Foundation, Mrs Gloria Boye-Doku
Mrs Boye-Doku also spoke about her own path from studying Home Economics and dressmaking to becoming a Chartered Accountant and Partner at a Big Four Accounting Firm and the Chairperson of ACCA Ghana. She encouraged young women not to allow their backgrounds or circumstances to limit their ambitions, expressing the hope that the award recipient would become a role model and source of inspiration to others.
As part of the award, Matilda received a cash prize, alongside copies of leadership books authored by Mrs Boye-Doku.
Matilda said her interest in accounting began with a desire to understand how businesses manage their finances and make informed decisions. She also recognised the role accounting plays in promoting transparency and accountability.
Matilda urged other female students to believe in themselves, remain focused and not allow self-doubt to stand in the way of their ambitions. She expressed her gratitude to Ennobled Foundation for the recognition, saying it had strengthened her determination to strive for excellence and make a positive contribution to the accounting profession and society.
Through this initiative, Ennobled Foundation continues to support young people through education, mentorship and opportunities that promote personal and professional growth.