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

Denise Jackson; Julia Richardson; Grant Michelson; Rahat Munir

doi:10.1111/acfi.13029

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

Denise Jackson, Julia Richardson, Grant Michelson, Rahat Munir

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	229-245
Number of pages	17
Journal	Accounting & Finance
Volume	63
Issue number	1
Early online date	13 Nov 2022
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/acfi.13029
Publication status	Published - Mar 2023

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© 2022 The Authors. Accounting & Finance published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand. Version archived for private and non-commercial use with the permission of the author/s and according to publisher conditions. For further rights please contact the publisher.

Keywords

career success
career stage
career context
early career accountants
accounting students
Australia
subjective career success
objective career success

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