Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Minat Mahasiswa Akuntansi Dalam Memilih Karir Sebagai Akuntan Publik (Studi Mahasiswa Akuntansi Fakultas Ekonomi Dan Bisnis Universitas Dian Nuswantoro Semarang)
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https://doi.org/10.35870/jemsi.v12i5.7034Keywords:
Financial Rewards, Job Market Considerations, Work Environment, Professional Recognition, Career Interest, Public AccountantAbstract
This study aims to analyze the factors influencing accounting students' interest in pursuing a career as a public accountant. The variables examined include financial rewards, job market considerations, work environment, family environment, and professional recognition. The research adopts a quantitative approach, with primary data collected through questionnaires distributed to 154 students of the Accounting Study Program at Dian Nuswantoro University Semarang. Purposive sampling was used as the sampling technique, with criteria including active students who have already or are currently taking auditing courses. Data analysis was performed using SPSS. The results indicate that, partially, financial rewards and job market considerations have a positive and significant effect on students' interest in choosing a career as a public accountant, while work environment, family environment, and professional recognition do not have a significant effect. Simultaneously, all independent variables significantly influence students' interest. Moreover, financial rewards are the most dominant variable affecting students’ interest.
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