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Role of Service Quality, Price, and Firm Image on Customer Satisfaction in Philippine Accounting Firms

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  • Sandra Brucal

    (Department of Accountancy, School of Business and Accountancy, Holy Angel University, Angeles City 2009, Philippines)

  • Cris Corpuz

    (Central Luzon Member Services Operations, Pag-IBIG Fund, Pampanga 2000, Philippines)

  • Indra Abeysekera

    (Discipline of Accounting and Finance, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT 0800, Australia)

  • Raul David

    (Discipline of Accounting and Finance, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT 0800, Australia)

Abstract

This study examines the service quality of accounting firms in Pampanga, Philippines, and their customers’ satisfaction. Using the SERVQUAL model, the study explores the effect of service quality, price, and firm image on client satisfaction of accounting firms. The study conducted a field survey questionnaire using convenience sampling and collected 59 client-firm responses. The findings suggest that accounting firm clients are satisfied with the services they receive from their respective providers. Regression analysis indicates that service quality significantly affects only customer satisfaction. Price has a significant effect on service quality. The duration a client stays with the firm and services provided to the client also significantly impact controlling service quality. Additional testing shows that service quality mediates the influence of service price on customer satisfaction. The findings guide accounting firms to improve their client service quality.

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  • Sandra Brucal & Cris Corpuz & Indra Abeysekera & Raul David, 2022. "Role of Service Quality, Price, and Firm Image on Customer Satisfaction in Philippine Accounting Firms," JRFM, MDPI, vol. 15(2), pages 1-16, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jjrfmx:v:15:y:2022:i:2:p:75-:d:746923
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