Perceptions and experiences of career success among aspiring and early career accountants and the role of organisational support. (13th November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jackson, Denise; Richardson, Julia; Michelson, Grant; Munir, Rahat
• Is Part Of: Accounting and finance. Volume 63:Number 1(2023)
• Page Start: 229
• Page End: 245
• Publication Date: 2022-11-13
• Subjects: career context -- career stage -- career success -- objective career success -- subjective career success; Accounting -- Periodicals; Finance -- Periodicals; 657.05
• DOI: 10.1111/acfi.13029
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0810-5391

Abstract

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.