Chapter 2 - Literature
Chapter 2 - Literature
Chapter 2 - Literature
academic training modes, financial motivations, and background in non-accounting fields, can be
influential factors affecting the availability of accounting professionals towards the academic
field. Firstly, the study by Tanase & Stefanescu (2014) found that accounting education is
correlated with the professional environment. The majority of respondents in their study believed
that future graduates should possess both theoretical and practical knowledge, as well as
organizational skills, for successful integration into the professional environment. This implies
that the profile of respondents, such as their level of education and practical experience, can
influence their interest and preparedness for the academic field in accounting.
Furthermore, the study by Chipunza & Malo (2017) explored job satisfaction among
academic professionals in a South African university. The findings revealed that academic
professionals were dissatisfied with their salaries. This indicates that the profile of respondents,
including their financial motivations and expectations, can play a role in their decision to pursue
Moreover, Bartlett et al. (2016) conducted a study on factors influencing the recruitment
of non-accounting business professionals into internal auditing. The results showed that business
professionals had relatively favorable views of internal audit compared to prior research on
accountants. This suggests that the profile of respondents, specifically their background and
expertise in non-accounting fields, may influence their interest in pursuing a career in the
accounting academics varied across different countries. The study identified significant
observed that staff at the junior lecturer and lecturer levels were more likely to be female,
while senior lecturers and professors were more likely to be male. This indicates a gender
disparity within the accounting profession, which may affect the availability of female
Additionally, in reference (Borquez & Amin, 2022), the study examined the
this academic field. Women respondents were more likely to be of junior rank or graduate
students and were more likely to feel that gender identity influenced their professional
milestones. This suggests that gender identity may play a role in shaping career
progression for accounting professionals, which could potentially impact their availability
The study by Cavalheiro et al. (2018) utilized a survey with both qualitative and
Brazilian sugarcane sector on the measurement of biological assets. Cluster analysis was
performed to identify the existence of different professional groups with similar profiles
and perceptions of the impacts of accounting standards. This indicates that the profile of
(2017) discuss the impact of accreditation on accounting degrees in the UK. The study
reviews information from professional accountancy body (PAB) websites and confirms
that most accounting degrees in the UK are accredited by PABs. This accreditation can
trained teachers with experience in the field can effectively handle students and
contribute to their academic success. This finding suggests that professionals who earned
their degree in earlier years may have more experience and knowledge to contribute to
Rossouw & Brink (2021) investigate the success rates of students with no prior
suggest that secondary school education in accounting may not necessarily be essential
for obtaining a professional degree in accounting. This information implies that the year
in which professionals earned their degree may not significantly impact their availability
the level of professional experience. The study conducted by found that a significant
al., 2020). This suggests that accounting professionals with a higher number of years in
the industry may be more inclined to transition into the academic field.
However, it is important to note that the impact of experience on professional
influence programmer performance and found that experience may not always have a
positive influence (Dieste et al., 2017). This suggests that while experience can be a
factor in the availability of accounting professionals in academia, other factors may also
play a role.
Similarly, highlight the importance of factors such as bridging the gap between
accountants in the workload of accounting academics (Long et al., 2020). These findings
by the opportunities for professional growth and development in the academic field.
bodies, and academics themselves that there is a gap between academe and the requirements of
the accounting profession (Christopher et al., 2013). This gap can contribute to the limited
availability of accounting professionals in the academic field, as they may prefer to work directly
accounting profession can also affect the availability of accounting professionals in the academic
field. With the effect of globalization, there have been significant technological advancements in
every industry, including accounting (Perera et al., 2021). These advancements have made the
accounting profession more challenging and complex. As a result, accounting professionals may
of accounting professionals in the academic field. According to a study by (Guthrie & Parker,
2014), the impact of accounting research and teaching on the profession and society is an
important consideration for accounting academics. If the perception is that accounting research is
not valued or relevant to the profession, accounting professionals may be less likely to pursue
careers in academia.
professionals in the academic field. Salary is of course a significant factor, but according
to David Knopping from the compensation consulting firm Radford it is just one element
that most companies take into account when calculating their remunerations. The salary
level of accounting professionals in academia, however, may not be high enough to give
them the same pay as those from the Private Sector, but they do have good income and
offer higher paying jobs with potential for rapid salary increases each year to compensate
for those student loans. According to a survey by The Scientist, the salaries of Europe's
scientists working in industry are three times higher compared with that of their academic
colleagues. It is common for them to be paid according to the academic rank or level,
such as assistant professor, associate professor and full professor. The higher your rank,
Contrary on that, the theory of specific human capital suggests that seniority can
confer higher pay but if organizations make use of limited financial resources to attract
new hires rather than provide salary increases for current faculty (Graves & Kapla,
(2018), Staples, J., Lowe, S. K., & Collum, T. H. (2022)), the effects of seniority on
their organizations, including payroll and tax management. The amount of the
salary for accountants was roughly PHP 27,886 monthly depending on which area
or firm you are employed. With certified public accountant credentials (CPA),
accountants earn a higher average salary than those with just a master's degree
(Swed, 2022).
the college or university where they teach. However, Indeed; stated that the
national average salary for a professor, including those who teach accounting is
roughly PHP 17,336 monthly depending on the rates of per hour of the college or
university they were teaching and considering their salary grade. There are many
In addition to their salary, professors also usually have a number of other benefits
between women and men at many organizations that they may not even be aware
of. Equitable pay is more than a matter of simple fairness; organizations may lose
valuable talent if women employees become aware of a wage gap and leave.
Organizations with a wage gap may also gain a reputation for pay disparity or
unfairness, making it difficult to recruit top talent However, there are strong
reasons why organizations must assess their compensation practices and take a
for the accounting profession attract both academia and professionals with accelerated
research efforts. A professor's life can differ significantly depending on where they are in
their career which has phases as follows; assistant professor, associate professor and a
full professor (Anon, 2020). Additionally, if professors do not accept a change of school,
they may be locked into salaries and unable to receive pay increases.
The outlook for accounting professionals is often linked to the country's economic
situation, which, in general, leads to the need for more accountants, auditors, and other
a full-time position with a salary and benefits, but it's not likely to be a permanent
position, and the pay may be much lower than for tenure-track faculty. In many
academics to travel first to professional practice, then to further education, and finally to
service work was, at best, a contest with no winners; what we gained in terms of points,
criteria, and expectations for tenure and promotion was also lost in terms of the time
with academia is not new. The report of the Pathways Commission addresses the
synthesized and increased efficiency is set out in the recommendations and attached
This gap has already begun to have an impact on accounting education and
choosing to major in accounting, also accounting leaders and practicing accountants are
needs to be significantly modified (Majzoub, S., & Aga, M... 2015) which clearly
accountant’s skill set and is fundamental to their training. In addition, learning outcomes
also seek to enhance the skills of those who aspire to be professionally qualified
accountants and promote their profession with regards to providing a high degree of
quality reporting (Agrawal, P., Birt, J., Holub, M., & van Zyl, W., 2021)
has implications for the future of accounting as an academic discipline. The study by Smith &
Urquhart (2018) highlights that the decoupling of research and teaching in accounting poses a
relevant because accounting academics who neither excel at research nor hold professional
qualifications may become undesirable. Thus, the availability of accounting professionals who
can contribute to both research and teaching is crucial for the sustainability of the academic field.
the need to leverage online tools for content delivery, assignment completion, and assessment.
Johnson et al. (2017) argue that the shortage of qualified professors makes it a relevant time to
increase the use of online tools in accounting education. This can be particularly beneficial for
economic specialists is also significant. Badicu & Mihaila (2016) highlight the need to correlate
the competencies and requirements of education outcomes to enhance the role of the academic
strategies for accounting education and incorporating relevant accounting subjects into the
curriculum, universities can better prepare non-accountant specialists for their roles in the
economic field.
the academic field in several ways. The shortage of academically qualified accounting
Larson, F., & DeMersseman, A. 2017). Accounting academics are subject to external
influences such as preparing graduates for future workplaces, bridging the gap between
crucial for the successful integration of graduates into the professional environment and
accounting qualifications highlights the need for accounting education to align with the
requirements of the labor market Perera, (K. A. J. O., Perera, U. L. N. L., Guruge, N. H.
G., Subashini, S., Madhavika, W. D. N., & Weerarathne, R. S. 2021). Therefore, the
competent graduates who can meet the demands of the accounting profession.
to the academic field in several ways. Accounting education should explicitly develop
and assess key themes relevant to the accounting profession, such as Big Data and data
analytics, at both university and professional levels (Mcbride, K., & Philippou, C. 2021).
preparing graduates for future workplaces, bridging the gap between industry and
Barnes, A. P. L., Northcote, P. M., & Williams, P. T. 2020). Fifthly, accounting education
accounting for successful integration into the professional environment (Tanase, G. L., &
Stefanescu, A. 2014).
(Smith, S. J., & Urquhart, V. 2018). Academic and professional opportunities of women
in accounting and academia are still constrained, the university and profession are urged
to value, acknowledge, and reward the multiple roles of accounting academics. The
typical accounting academic recruit now has a profile similar to the rest of the university,
with the PhD being the qualification of choice (Paisey, C., & Paisey, N. J. 2017).
academic field in terms of job security in several ways such as availability of sufficient
T. K., Sin Yi, T., Al Mamun, A., Hayat, N., Salamah, A. A., & Yang, Q. 2022).
2021).
security and stability, thus accounting education is correlated with the professional
integration into the professional environment (Sherly, & F.X. Kurniawan Tjakrawala.
2022).
busy season, and as a result, many capable professionals leave public accounting,
dissatisfying aspects of academic work include job security. Finally, insights into the
requirements demanded by the job market for accounting professionals can be used for a
constant professional update, aiming to meet the real needs of companies. Therefore, the
availability of accounting professionals is crucial for job security in the academic field.
community that academics are not connected with practice, also as a university discipline
has evolved from providing technical training to becoming a respected academic field,
due in part to the research requirements of the AACSB (the Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business), the field has become disconnected from practice.
environment in several ways which resonate that accounting education is correlated with
the professional environment, and the academic environment offers necessary training in
academics to integrate ethics content in their courses or units, thus work environment can
influence the selection of the accounting profession, with factors such as lifestyle, career
path, and work environment being important considerations (Harjanti, W., Prasetyo, H.
impacts the type of academic background and knowledge of the professionals demanded
by the market, as well as on the ways individuals act and produce in corporations that
issue, and accounting academics need to engage with the profession and society as to the
impact of their research, an important issue in higher education (S, S. W., & Yusof, B.
2017).
Significant Factors. Bouilheres et al. (2021) found that attitude is the most significant
factor in explaining the intentions of accounting students and foundation candidates to affiliate
with a professional accounting body. This suggests that the attitude towards the accounting
profession plays a crucial role in attracting individuals to pursue a career in the field.
Additionally, the work environment and work-family balance can also affect the
availability of accounting professionals in the academic field. Opatha & Perera (2017) conducted
a study on work-family balance among accounting professionals in Sri Lanka and found that
there is a significant difference between male and female accounting professionals in terms of
work-family balance. This indicates that the work environment and the ability to balance work
and personal life can be important factors for individuals considering a career in accounting.
Another factor is personal interests and future prospects. Harjanti et al. (2020) found that
personal interests, parental influence, and future prospects are factors that influence the career
choice of accountants among university students. This indicates that the perceived potential for
personal growth and prospects for a successful future career in accounting can attract individuals
to pursue the profession. Financial incentives and rewards also play a role in attracting
individuals to the accounting profession. Ticoi & Albu (2018) found that financial incentives are
one of the factors that affect the choice of accounting as a career. This suggests that the potential
for financial stability and rewards in the accounting field can attract individuals to pursue the
profession.
Possible Implementations. It is essential to bridge the gap between research and
teaching in accounting. The decoupling of research and teaching is posing a challenge to the
future existence of accounting as an academic discipline (Smith & Urquhart, 2018). To attract
profession, attracting both academia and professionals (Atanasovski & Tocev, 2022). Academia
should conduct research to provide a theoretical basis for practitioners to better adapt to
emerging technologies and increase their trust in technology (Atanasovski & Tocev, 2022).
Lastly, addressing the concerns and challenges in forensic accounting profession and
education can also attract accounting professionals to academia (Saadeh et al., 2022). Improving
the structure of regulation and ensuring control over academic qualifications in forensic
accounting can advance the essential application of forensic accounting and limit episodes of
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