Perception of Selected Grade 12 Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) Students of Trece Martires City Senior High School Towards Accounting Profession

Authors

  • Ma. Aurora Alonzo

Keywords:

positive perception, the accounting profession, gender discrepancy practicality, career advancement

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Senior high school influences a student's career choice in college. Each student has his /her perception in every course. This perception changes over time due to new knowledge gained and development brought by technology. Many studies were conducted stating that gender influenced the perception of students regarding the Accounting profession. This study focused on the different perception of senior high school students under the Academic track -Accountancy Business and Management (ABM) towards the profession and the course. It gave the idea that the profession suited all genders provided that students were enough knowledge and information on what they will gain if they decided to study Accounting.

METHODS

A qualitative descriptive research design was used to identify the different perceptions of students towards the Accounting profession. Using the Stratified Sampling Technique, the participant's perspective was examined through survey and interview questionnaires using structured and semi-structured interview questions. Ten students were randomly chosen from the three sections enrolled in Trece Martires City Senior High School so that a total of 30 participants were used for this study. Survey questionnaires were given to selected Grade 12 Accountancy, Business and Management students and the participants were asked to put a check mark on the indicators listed as always, sometimes, rarely and never.

RESULTS

Themajority of the participants in the survey perceived that the Accounting profession was prestigious, well-respected and that accountants were highly recognized and important in an organization. This dispelled a prior perception that accountants were boring people. It also showed that there is an inclination towards the profession despite the belief that it was hard and challenging due to accompanying obligations and responsibilities involved with the changing regulations on business laws. Most of the participants believed that the Accounting profession was an in-demand and high-paying job, suggesting that students chose a career due to its practicality and the benefits and the financial security it offers. It also assisted students in understanding clearly and realizing that it suited everyone who wanted to pursue the profession without any gender discrepancy.

DISCUSSIONS

Generally, this study indicated that students have a positive perception of the Accounting profession. This research confirms that motivational factors were intrinsic and extrinsic. Income and benefits, prestige and personal fulfillment, career advancement and opportunities are reasons that influence students in pursuing Accounting in college. Student's expectations and practicality were major factors in their decision making.

Published

2019-01-18