Research Journal of Finance and Accounting

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ISSN 2222-1697 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2847 (Online)
Vol.5, No.17, 2014

62
Table 4 Computaion Chi-Square Tests on Motivational Factors

Value df Asymp. Sig. (2-sided)

Pearson Chi-Square 6.154
a

.188

Likelihood Ratio 6.786

.148

Linear-by-Linear
Research Journal of Finance and Accounting
www.iiste.org
ISSN 2222-1697 (Paper) ISSN 2222-2847 (Online)
Vol.5, No.17, 2014

62
Table 4 Computaion Chi-Square Tests on Motivational Factors

Value df Asymp. Sig. (2-sided)

Pearson Chi-Square 6.154
a

.188

Likelihood Ratio 6.786

.148

Linear-by-Linear
Summary
An investigation into the factors that influence career choice in accounting among Nigerian
University students
is as important and vital as the decision to influence the profession itself.
An investigation into the factors that influence career choice in accounting among Nigerian
University students
is as important and vital as the decision to influence the profession itself.
The study’s objectives have determined the relative influence among the career choice

factors with the chosen accounting field of the respondents. A study of the factors that impact

accounting career choice among New Era University CPAs is just as essential as the decision to

influence the profession itself. From the researcher’s analyses, this study is necessary to ascertain

accounting graduates' perceptions of the factors that influence their career decision.

According to past literature, the concept of selection of a career is related to the influence

factors that affects decision and retaining the profession. In addition, accounting graduates may

opt to pursue a career in one of the following fields: government, commerce and Industry, public

and academe. For this quantitative approach, the researchers have applied statistical methods

such as Chi-Square Test and Paired T-Test and analyzed the results of similar empirical studies

using primary data. Furthermore, data analysis conducted in this research, have used the

Microsoft Excel computer program using SPSS. The various empirical studies supported the

statistical analysis performed. Different methodologies were used to determine the impact of

independent variables on the dependent variable, such as intrinsic and extrinsic factors, and

accounting career choice.

The findings of the study show that the profession that they would pursue after

graduating is highly dependent on their individual judgments of the demands and opportunities

that they will accept when making a career choice. From the findings described, researchers aim

to re-analyze the results of empirical studies analyzing CPAs' career choices to become

professional accountants, taking into account multiple factors that influence and several distinct
research outcomes. To establish which aspects have the most influence and relationship on

accounting students' career choices to become professional accountants, the researcher's study

material used contradicting empirical data and varied causative elements.

In general, it's critical to recognize that career choice is not

determined just on the basis of one factor. Pursuing different career fields are subject to many

influences – intrinsic factors (interest, personal capability, personal expectation/goals, and

professional development) and extrinsic factors (financial remuneration, professional prestige,

job accessibility, job security, flexible work schedule and work-life balance, peer influence and

family influence). The combination and interaction of various influences on individual decision-

making are unique to their situation. However, as the study is centered on a single institution –

NEU main, the research strategy used does not allow broad generalization, but it does provide

valuable insight into accounting students' career decisions in the Philippines. This study is

expected to add to the current literature by cultivating students' understanding of the factors that

influence their decision to pursue accounting as a career.