Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Accounting and Finance
Publisher
Wiley
School
School of Business and Law
RAS ID
54131
Funders
Global Research Perspectives Program, CPA Australia
Abstract
Positive perceptions of career success are critical among accounting professionals, given their connection with performance, turnover and organisational commitment. Drawing on career stage theory, this study explores the perceptions and experiences of career success among 475 aspiring (Accounting/Finance students), 305 early career accountants (ECAs) and 165 managers/recruiters in Australia. Findings reflected both objective and subjective dimensions of career success alongside notable differences between aspiring accountants and ECAs, highlighting shifting views across the career stages of exploration and establishment. While ECAs were largely positive about their access to career success, managers/recruiters identified ways to create further opportunities for ECAs' career success.
DOI
10.1111/acfi.13029
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.
Comments
Jackson, D., Richardson, J., Michelson, G., & Munir, R. (2023). Perceptions and experiences of career success among aspiring and early career accountants and the role of organisational support. Accounting & Finance, 63(1), 229-245.
https://doi.org/10.1111/acfi.13029