Department of Accounting,

College of Management & Social Sciences

Covenant University,

Ota,Ogun State,

5th Of May 2022

Dear Respondent,

LETTER OF INTRODUCTION

My name is Nakpodia Christopher and I am a final year student from the department of
accounting , Covenant University. I am conducting a research on the factors that influence the
perception of accounting undergraduates towards the professional accounting career, which is
in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a B.sc Degree in Accounting. Attached
is a Questionnaire and it would be appreciated if you can assist me in its completion. Your
individual opinion will be used for the purpose of the study and information used will be strictly
confidential.

Your anticipated cooperation will be very much appreciated.

Yours Faithfully,

Nakpodia Christopher.

SECTION A
Personal Information
Please tick appropriately in the spaces allocated
1) Gender : Male ( ) Female ( )
2) Age: 15-17 ( ) 18-20 ( ) 21-23 ( ) Above 23 Years ( )
3) Year of Study: 100 level ( ) 200 level ( ) 300 level ( ) 400 level ( )
4) Current Class of Degree: 1st Class ( ) 2nd Class Upper ( ) 2nd Class Lower ( ) 3rd Class ( )
SECTION B
This Section assesses the factors that influence accounting undergraduates towards the
accounting profession. This will be done By Using the following keys to answer the questions
(5) Strongly Agree (4)Agree (3)Uncertain (2)Disagree (1)Strongly Disagree

SALARY
A) I want as an accountant profession because it pays better compared to other professions 5( )
4( ) 3( ) 2( ) 1( )
B) I want to be an accountant because of the potential of a high income 5( ) 4( ) 3( ) 2( ) 1( )
C) I aspire to become an accountant because it involves a rapid increase in wages 5( ) 4( ) 3( )
2( ) 1( )
D) I am interested in the accounting profession because of the salary bonuses 5( ) 4( ) 3( ) 2( )
1( )

PARENTAL INLUENCE
A My parents prefer if I choose accounting as my profession 5( ) 4( ) 3( ) 2( ) 1( )
B) I want to study accounting because one or both of my parents are accountants 5( ) 4( ) 3( )
2( ) 1( )
C) I am always encouraged by my parents to go into the accounting profession 5( ) 4( ) 3( ) 2(
) 1( )
D) I want to study accounting because my parents own and manage of an accounting firm 5( )
4( ) 3( ) 2( ) 1( )

JOB CONSIDERATION
A) I want to work as an accountant because there is a higher job satisfaction in the accounting
profession 5( ) 4( ) 3( ) 2( ) 1( )
B) I am interested in the accounting profession because it is easily employable 5( ) 4( ) 3( ) 2(
) 1( )
C) I want to be an accountant because of prestige and status of the accounting profession 5( ) 4( )
3( ) 2( ) 1( )
D) I would work in an accounting firm because it provides a very conducive work environment
5( ) 4( ) 3( ) 2( ) 1( )
E) I prefer the accounting profession because of the opportunity for individual career growth
and development within the profession 5( ) 4( ) 3( ) 2( ) 1( )