Academic Difficulties Encountered by Second-Year Accountancy Students in General de Jesus College School Year 2022-2023

Abstract

The second year accounting students are mainly experiencing difficulties in their academic performance, are pressured on how they will meet the standard of their professor, and are worried about their grades. This study explains why accounting students have difficulties. A descriptive design was used for this study. To determine the difficulties the second-year accounting students encountered and its possible solution. Descriptive research is the research design in which data is collected qualitatively and analyzed using quantitative procedures. Pertinent data were obtained through a questionnaire. The sampling used was total population sampling. Most of the respondents are female. Peer pressure is a significant challenge for accountancy students, and professors who provide clear instructions and guidance can positively impact accountancy students. One of the reasons accounting students fail their major subjects is inadequate time management, which presents a significant problem. Peer pressure is a major issue for accounting students. If they work in groups and support one another, it can positively affect their academic achievement.