Empirically Assessing the Importance of Characteristics of Accounting Students

Baker, William; McGregor, Calvert C.

doi:10.1080/08832320009599006

Cited by 35 publications

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“…These results are similar to the findings of several previous researches (Zaid and Abraham, 1994;Johnson and Johnson, 1995;Morgan, 1997;Lee and Blaszczynski, 1999;Baker andMcGregor, 2000, Abraham andJones, 2008) who found that generic skills (especially, ethical awareness and communication) are real keys success factors. The employers also ranked technical abilities as less important than soft skills.…”

Section: Employer Perceptionssupporting

confidence: 82%

Skills and Attributes Needed for Success in Accounting Career: Do Employers’ Expectations Fit with Students’ Perceptions? Evidence from Tunisia

Klibi¹,

Oussii²

2013

IJBM

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Purpose -The aim of this article is to examine perceptions and expectations of two major stakeholders: students and employers of the importance of skills and attributes for securing entry-level employment in accounting.Design/methodology/approach -The authors conduct an empirical study using a list of 78 items, starting by comparing employers' expectations with students' perceptions concerning the set of technical and non technical skills required from accounting graduates to pursue a career in the accounting profession This study involving data collection from 81 accounting students in five business schools in Tunisia and 48 practitioners.Findings -Findings indicate that employers are seeking graduates who possess a diverse range of non-technical skills. However, accounting students perceive that it is rather technical skills which determine their abilities to pursue a career in the accounting profession.Practical implications -The paper's findings are of interest to several different parties, primarily the professional accounting body, universities and students.Originality/value -The paper describes an empirical study, conducted on a developing country, which provides a better understanding of new skills expected for future accountants in this changing business environment. The paper constitutes also a meaningful contribution to the accounting education literature, as it examines an interesting subject that has not yet been investigated in the Tunisian context.

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Section: Employer Perceptionssupporting

confidence: 82%

Skills and Attributes Needed for Success in Accounting Career: Do Employers’ Expectations Fit with Students’ Perceptions? Evidence from Tunisia

Klibi¹,

Oussii²

2013

IJBM

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“…Generally, the literature indicates that attractive people are more favorable hires for management and management trainee positions than less attractive candidates are (Bardack and McAndrew, 1985;Cash and Kilcullen, 1985;Dipboye et al, 1975Dipboye et al, , 1977Gilmore et al, 1986;Johnson et al, 2010;Marlowe et al, 1996;Miller and Routh, 1985). Of relevance to the present study, students and industry representatives reported that level of attractiveness is a key factor in hiring decisions (Baker and McGregor, 2000). Attractiveness has even been found to overshadow appropriateness of attire in importance (Bardack and McAndrew, 1985).…”

Section: Overall Attractivenessmentioning

confidence: 80%

What is professional attire today? A conjoint analysis of personal presentation attributes

Ruetzler

Taylor

Reynolds

et al. 2012

International Journal of Hospitality Management

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“…The use of the GPA as a selection variable is controversial; however, when a job candidate has limited work experience, the GPA provides an apparently objective criterion to which recruiters can turn in screening applicants and establishing a candidate's potential (Kuncel et al, 2004;Posner, 1981). Although some studies suggest that overall GPA is not considered by industry to be an important selection criterion (Baker and McGregor, 2000;Guo et al, 2009;McKinney et al, 2003), there is support elsewhere for the proposition that GPA is used as a selection tool and may well be important when identifying a set of candidates to be interviewed (Roth and Bobko, 2000;Rynes et al, 1997). Additionally, Baker and McGregor (2000) found that, even though the value of the GPA varied among the five groups examined in their study, all groups maintained that GPA should be included in candidate analysis.…”

Section: Gpamentioning

confidence: 97%

“…Hall and Berdino (2006), who studied the perceptions of appropriate professional behaviors of business school faculty, students, and human resource managers, found significant differences between the groups pertaining to the practice of requiring professional dress during class presentations as well as to the role that faculty members play in counseling students on the propriety or advisability of body/facial piercings. Numerous studies, in both hospitality-related and non-hospitality fields, have suggested that professional dress, appearance, and grooming are important or desired attributes for successful job candidates (Baker and McGregor, 2000;Christou, 2002;Fjelstul, 2007;Posner, 1981;Tas, 1988;Tesone and Ricci, 2005).…”

Section: Interview Attirementioning

confidence: 99%