APPENDIX C

QUESTIONNAIRE ON PECEPTIONS OF STUDENTS ON ACCOUNTING

PROFESSION AND CAREER INTENTION
Name (optional):_____________________________
Gender

: Male

Female

INSTRUCTIONS: Below are item statements which need you honest and sincere
responses. Opposite to the said item statements are the scales which represent
at the perceptions of students on accounting profession. Please encircle the
number where your responses fall. Use the following parameters:
PARAMETER

LEVEL

MEANING

Always

Often

Sometimes

It means that the item embodied is fairly perceived.

Seldom

It means that the item embodied is less perceived.

Never

It means that the item embodied is perceived all

the time.
It means that the item embodied is mostly perceived.

It means that the item embodied is never perceived.

I.
ACCOUNTING JOB OUTCOMES
An accounting job
1. is highly beneficial.
2. is personally satisfying.
3. is high-status(prestigious) job.
4. provides substantial income and salary.
5. offers great chances of career advancement.

5
5
5
5
5

4
4
4
4
4

3
3
3
3
3

2
2
2
2
2

1
1
1
1
1

ACCOUNTING JOB REQUIREMENTS

An accounting job
1. is quite challenging.
2. requires much intellectual skills.
3. requires much education and training.
4. requires good communication skills.
5. requires mathematical skills.

5
5
5
5
5

4
4
4
4
4

3
3
3
3
3

2
2
2
2
2

1
1
1
1
1

5
5
5
5
5

4
4
4
4
4

3
3
3
3
3

2
2
2
2
2

1
1
1
1
1

5
5

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2
2

1
1

5
5
5
5
5

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3
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2
2
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1
1
1
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1

PERCEIVED REPUTATION OF ACCOUNTING PEOPLE

Accounting people
1. are intelligent.
2. are admired and respected by others.
3. are recognized as important in organizations.
4. are formal.
5. are trustworthy.
SELF EFFICACY OF ACCOUNTING PROFESSION
Accounting profession
1. shapes my personality to be organized and be
cautious.
2. increases my confidence in handling quantitative
problems.
3. requires my full attention in performing the job.
4. develops my organizational skills in dealing
transactions.
5. enhances my communication skills in reporting
financial statements.
FEELING TOWARDS ACCOUNTING PROFESSION
Accounting job
1. is good and worthy.
2. is interesting and enjoyable.
3. gives a sense of accomplishment.
4. provides financial security.
5. is an exciting career.
II.
INTENTION TO PURSUE ACCOUNTING PROFESSION

1. I am very interested in pursuing accounting

profession because it is highly valued by the
public.
2. I am determined to be a professional graduate
because they are paid with higher salary than only
degree holder.
3. I intend to be a CPA because accounting career is
more flexible compared to other professional
careers.
4. I am determined to be a CPA because I like
challenges when taking professional examination.
5. I am interested in pursuing accounting profession
because I have quantitative skills.
6. I am interested in pursuing accounting profession
because the training and opportunities in
accounting field is better.
7. I am determined to become a CPA because
professional qualification and non-professional
qualification are valued differently by the public.
8. I intend to be a CPA because accountants with
professional qualifications are more respected
than accountants with degree in accounting.
9. I am determined to be a CPA because professional
accountants will have better opportunities for
promotions to be in high level position company.
10. I am interested to pursue the professional
qualification to because I know I can perform well
in accounting career.
11. I like the challenges when taking professional
examination because I know my abilities are
capable of doing it.
12. I intend to become a CPA because my skills in
accounting can meet the qualifications in
accounting career.
13. I am determined to work as accountant because it
guarantees that my job will be secured.
14. I am determined to be an accountant because to
become an accountant is a great accomplishment
for me.
15. I preferred in accounting field than other field
because it gives the feeling of excitement.