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Awareness of the public versus private accounting divide, and its impact on the career path preference of accounting students

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This research assesses what knowledge upper-level accounting students possess about the distinctions between the public and private branches of accounting, as well as the influence such knowledge might have on their accounting branch choice. Overall, the study concluded that, before they were aware of the pros and cons of each career path, students preferred a career in public accounting over private accounting. But upon learning the pros and cons of each career path, however, students showed a slight preference toward private accounting. The study suggests research on accountant personality be supplemented by research on the impact of practical knowledge about private versus public accounting work environments on accounting career choice. It suggests greater importance be placed in accounting education on instilling such knowledge.

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  • H. Anthony Crossman, 2017. "Awareness of the public versus private accounting divide, and its impact on the career path preference of accounting students," Accounting Education, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 26(4), pages 392-409, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:accted:v:26:y:2017:i:4:p:392-409
    DOI: 10.1080/09639284.2017.1326155
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    1. Denise Jackson & Julia Richardson & Grant Michelson & Rahat Munir, 2022. "Attracting accounting and finance graduate talent – beyond the Big Four," Accounting and Finance, Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand, vol. 62(3), pages 3761-3790, September.
    2. Apostolou, Barbara & Dorminey, Jack W. & Hassell, John M. & Rebele, James E., 2018. "Accounting education literature review (2017)," Journal of Accounting Education, Elsevier, vol. 43(C), pages 1-23.
    3. Suryani, Ani Wilujeng & Helliar, Christine & Carter, Amanda J. & Medlin, John, 2018. "Shunning careers in public accounting firms: The case of Indonesia," The British Accounting Review, Elsevier, vol. 50(5), pages 463-480.

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