A collective, undifferentiated accounting profession: an Australian study

Inglis, Robert; Shelly, Marita; Morley, Clive; Lange, Paul De

doi:10.1111/j.1467-629x.2011.00429.x

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“…Past studies also found that perceived benefits were a major factor for sustaining membership (Inglis et al. ; Markova et al. ), which was consistent with the findings of this study.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

“…Drawing from previous research (Inglis et al. ; Knoke ), we used nine items to measure personal benefit: “access to career information and employment opportunities,” “access to products, services, and suppliers,” “a reference directory of members/practitioners,” “certification/credentialing,” “opportunities for you to network with other professionals in your field,” “opportunities to gain leadership experience,” “member discounts,” “access to the most up‐to‐date information available in your field,” and “professional development or educational program offerings.”…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For example, Inglis et al. () indicated that professional accounting associations were perceived essentially to be collectives of professionals that provide common attributes to potential and existing members. Fisher () suggested that librarians would feel isolated without the social aspect that association meetings offer.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Inglis et al. () documented that reputation and international recognition of qualifications were major motivators for joining a professional accounting body. The survey results among members in the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association reported that professional identity and the desire to be a part of an organization motivated them to join (Peterson, Hautamaki, and Hershenson ).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…According to the customer decision theory, decision choice is influenced by the importance a consumer places on the perceived benefits and costs involved in acquiring a service or product (Inglis et al. ). Thus, we can infer that members’ decisions to renew their membership in a professional association or recommend it to others may be influenced by the importance they place on the perceived membership benefits provided by the association.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Professional associations have provided various benefits to their members to bolster member retention and recruitment. This study explored factors that could influence members’ behavioral intentions in professional membership associations by surveying 13,229 members from eighteen associations. More specifically, this analysis focused on the effects of members’ perceptions of the personal and professional benefits offered by associations with which they are affiliated and their satisfaction with those benefits. Our results suggested that members’ perceptions of personal and professional benefits positively correlated with their intentions to renew and recommend membership. If a member perceived a higher level of benefits, he or she would demonstrate a greater likelihood of satisfaction with the benefits and therefore be more likely to renew membership or recommend it to others. This study could advance understanding of the factors that influence members’ behavioral intentions while also providing professional associations with strategies for retaining existing members.

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“…Past studies also found that perceived benefits were a major factor for sustaining membership (Inglis et al. ; Markova et al. ), which was consistent with the findings of this study.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Professional Associations and Members' Benefits: What's in It for Me?

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In this study we examine reasons that professionals become and remain members of professional associations. We looked at tangible and symbolic benefits that an association can provide to attract members. Satisfaction with these benefits was linked to overall membership satisfaction and intent to renew the membership. We also considered the role of customer service in shaping members' attitudes. Based on the responses of 1,980 members of a large international accounting association, we found that members who were satisfied with their benefits and with the quality of customer service reported higher membership satisfaction and intent to renew. We also found that professionals who were more involved in the association were more satisfied with it. Contrary to predictions, younger professionals were less concerned with the value of the benefits of membership. As expected, longer‐tenured members were more likely to consider maintaining their memberships. We conclude with a discussion of practical and research implications for the management of professional associations.

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Determinants of health care professional association members' intention to renew and recommend membership to others

2018

J of Philanthropy and Mktg

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This study was designed to explore the determinants of membership retention and expansion within a health care professional association. Analyzing empirical data from 824 members of the largest and most internationally representative health care professional association, this study found membership dues value and member attitude toward the association are key predictors of the decisions to renew membership and recommend it to others, whereas membership drop experience was a negative predictor of the 2 behavioral outcomes regarding members. Personal benefits provided by membership in the association are a determinant of recommending membership to others but not a significant factor in renewing membership.

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A collective, undifferentiated accounting profession: an Australian study

Cited by 18 publications

References 14 publications

Membership Benefits Matter

Membership Benefits Matter

Professional Associations and Members' Benefits: What's in It for Me?

Determinants of health care professional association members' intention to renew and recommend membership to others

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