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The making of accountants: the continuing influence of early career experiences

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  • R. Drew Sellers
  • Timothy J. Fogarty

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Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to explore the residual influence that the early career experiences of accountants might have on careers in the field. Design/methodology/approach - The paper reviews semi‐structural interviews with former Arthur Andersen personnel. Findings - The paper finds that several years after departure from employment, accountants attribute much consequence to the training, value‐formation and interpersonal relationships of their work history. Research limitations/implications - The limitations of the research are the small sample size and restricted geographic area used in the paper. Originality/value - The paper: turns its attention to the relationship between organizational and professional socialization; suggests limits to career re‐training by subsequent employers; and identifies mid‐career personal resources of accountants.

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  • R. Drew Sellers & Timothy J. Fogarty, 2010. "The making of accountants: the continuing influence of early career experiences," Managerial Auditing Journal, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 25(7), pages 701-719, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:majpps:02686901011061360
    DOI: 10.1108/02686901011061360
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