It has been suggested that observed differences in self-confidence bet
ween the sexes may be dependent on the context and domain of items tes
ted. Expressed self-confidence toward financial analysis by men and wo
men was assessed by a survey mailed to 450 professional business analy
sts and university professors of accounting. Respondents analyzed a se
t of multiyear corporate financial reports and reported their self-con
fidence assessments in six financial areas. Expressed self-confidence
was significantly higher for men than for women.