ANALYSIS OF FACTORS AFFECTING ACCOUNTING STUDENT^S PERCEPTION ON STUDENT^S INTEREST TO BECOME A PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
Karina Syafzah, Fifitri Ali

Politeknik Caltex Riau

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of social values, family demands, financial rewards, gender and work environment on students^ interest in becoming public accountants. The objects of this research are accounting students majoring in D3 Caltex Polytechnic Riau (PCR) and accounting students at Lancang Kuning University (UNILAK). The sampling technique in this study used a random sampling technique because this technique is considered more efficient so that it does not make it difficult for researchers to obtain data. The number of samples using the Slovin formula was 186 people. the allocation of the distribution of the number of samples is taken proportionally based on the number of each student majoring in accounting at the two campuses. The data collection method is a survey method by distributing questionnaires. The statistical method used to test the hypothesis is multiple linear regression analysis using the SPSS version 25 program. The results of this study indicate that the variables of social values, financial rewards, and work environment have a positive and significant influence on students^ interest in becoming public accountants. While the variables of family demands and gender have no effect.

Keywords: Keywords: social values, family demands, financial rewards, gender, work environment and student interest in becoming public accountants

Topic: Accounting