Preconception vs. cognizance: The perception of DLSU BSA undergraduates towards the accounting profession before and during college education

Before entering college and selecting an accounting degree, students had already developed an impression of the profession. Subsequently, these students acquire first-hand exposure to courses connected to the profession during college. This gives an opportunity to study if time effectively influence...

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Main Authors: Betita, Gennise Bernadette T., Dela Cruz, Raven I., Romanes, Elyzza Anne B., Tolosa, Kim Barbara S.
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spelling oai:animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph:etdb_acc-11252023-09-18T01:15:42Z Preconception vs. cognizance: The perception of DLSU BSA undergraduates towards the accounting profession before and during college education Betita, Gennise Bernadette T. Dela Cruz, Raven I. Romanes, Elyzza Anne B. Tolosa, Kim Barbara S. Before entering college and selecting an accounting degree, students had already developed an impression of the profession. Subsequently, these students acquire first-hand exposure to courses connected to the profession during college. This gives an opportunity to study if time effectively influences the process of forming students’ perceptions of the accounting profession especially since it is a vital area of study, crucial for improving the profession’s image and better preparing students. Primary data from ID 121 Bachelor of Science in Accountancy students of De La Salle University – Manila, gathered through a survey questionnaire, was analyzed using Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), Paired T-Test, Wilcoxon Test, and Moderation Analysis. The statistical findings reveal that perceptions remained positively consistent before and during college. Before entering college, (1) Intrinsic perception was influenced by Ethical Attitude and Intrinsic Motivation, (2) Extrinsic perception was influenced by Ethical Attitude, (3) Prestige perception was influenced by Culture, and (4) Social perception was influenced by Ethical Attitude and Intrinsic Motivation. Meanwhile, ‘during college’ results revealed that (1) Intrinsic perception was influenced by Intrinsic Motivation, (2) Extrinsic perception was influenced by Ethical Attitude, (3) Prestige perception was influenced by Intrinsic Motivation, and (4) Social perception was influenced by Ethical Attitude. Additionally, only the students' social perceptions significantly differed before and during college. Overall, Time, as a moderating variable, had a buffering effect on the impact of Ethical Attitude on the Intrinsic perception of students towards the accounting profession. 2023-08-12T07:00:00Z text application/pdf https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etdb_acc/72 https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/context/etdb_acc/article/1125/viewcontent/Preconception_Vs._Cognizance__The_Perception_of_DLSU_BSA_Undergra.pdf Accountancy Bachelor's Thesis English Animo Repository Business students—Psychology Accountants Accounting
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topic Business students—Psychology
Accountants
Accounting
spellingShingle Business students—Psychology
Accountants
Accounting
Betita, Gennise Bernadette T.
Dela Cruz, Raven I.
Romanes, Elyzza Anne B.
Tolosa, Kim Barbara S.
Preconception vs. cognizance: The perception of DLSU BSA undergraduates towards the accounting profession before and during college education
description Before entering college and selecting an accounting degree, students had already developed an impression of the profession. Subsequently, these students acquire first-hand exposure to courses connected to the profession during college. This gives an opportunity to study if time effectively influences the process of forming students’ perceptions of the accounting profession especially since it is a vital area of study, crucial for improving the profession’s image and better preparing students. Primary data from ID 121 Bachelor of Science in Accountancy students of De La Salle University – Manila, gathered through a survey questionnaire, was analyzed using Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), Paired T-Test, Wilcoxon Test, and Moderation Analysis. The statistical findings reveal that perceptions remained positively consistent before and during college. Before entering college, (1) Intrinsic perception was influenced by Ethical Attitude and Intrinsic Motivation, (2) Extrinsic perception was influenced by Ethical Attitude, (3) Prestige perception was influenced by Culture, and (4) Social perception was influenced by Ethical Attitude and Intrinsic Motivation. Meanwhile, ‘during college’ results revealed that (1) Intrinsic perception was influenced by Intrinsic Motivation, (2) Extrinsic perception was influenced by Ethical Attitude, (3) Prestige perception was influenced by Intrinsic Motivation, and (4) Social perception was influenced by Ethical Attitude. Additionally, only the students' social perceptions significantly differed before and during college. Overall, Time, as a moderating variable, had a buffering effect on the impact of Ethical Attitude on the Intrinsic perception of students towards the accounting profession.
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author Betita, Gennise Bernadette T.
Dela Cruz, Raven I.
Romanes, Elyzza Anne B.
Tolosa, Kim Barbara S.
author_facet Betita, Gennise Bernadette T.
Dela Cruz, Raven I.
Romanes, Elyzza Anne B.
Tolosa, Kim Barbara S.
author_sort Betita, Gennise Bernadette T.
title Preconception vs. cognizance: The perception of DLSU BSA undergraduates towards the accounting profession before and during college education
title_short Preconception vs. cognizance: The perception of DLSU BSA undergraduates towards the accounting profession before and during college education
title_full Preconception vs. cognizance: The perception of DLSU BSA undergraduates towards the accounting profession before and during college education
title_fullStr Preconception vs. cognizance: The perception of DLSU BSA undergraduates towards the accounting profession before and during college education
title_full_unstemmed Preconception vs. cognizance: The perception of DLSU BSA undergraduates towards the accounting profession before and during college education
title_sort preconception vs. cognizance: the perception of dlsu bsa undergraduates towards the accounting profession before and during college education
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url https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etdb_acc/72
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