Publication Date
Fall 2023
Document Type
Student Project
First Advisor
Mellon, Mark
Second Advisor
MacAulay, Doreen
Degree Name
B.S. (Bachelor of Science)
Department
Department of Accountancy
Abstract
This study investigates whether incoming female accountants expect to have the same career opportunities within the accounting profession as do males. For purposes of this study, in-depth interviews were conducted with 20 accounting students. These students were either undergraduate seniors majoring in accounting or graduate students enrolled in a Master of Accounting Science program. The results of the interviews were such that both male and female accounting students exhibited high expectations for their careers and their lives outside of it. Students recognized the impact of family and the difficulty of the profession on their career. They also noted that the recruitment role for accounting firms is generally performed by a female, whereas the decision-maker role is generally performed by a male. Although there were no major differences in perceptions between male and female students, gender was seen as an obstacle for females.
Recommended Citation
Kalinka, Samantha, "The Accounting Profession from the Collegiate Perspective: An Analysis of Gender Equality Perceptions" (2023). Honors Capstones. 1490.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/1490
