Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine whether or not gender-related differences affect the likelihood of promotion. Design/methodology/approach – The research is done on a unique dataset on the Swedish audit industry, an industry with a well-defined and well-known career ladder....

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine whether or not gender‐related differences affect the likelihood of promotion. Design/methodology/approach – The research is done on a unique dataset on the Swedish audit industry, an industry with a well‐defined and well‐known career...