Title

Perceptions and experiences of career success among aspiring and early career accountants and the role of organisational support

Authors

Denise Jackson, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Julia Richardson
Grant Michelson
Rahat Munir

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Title

Accounting and Finance

Publisher

Wiley

School

School of Business and Law

Funders

Global Research Perspectives Program, CPA Australia

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

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

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