Determinants of Students' Interest in Pursuing a Career: The Role of Financial Rewards as a Moderating Variable

Muhammad Zaikin; Haliah Haliah; Nirwana Nirwana; Syamsuddin Syamsuddin; Andi Kusumawati

doi:10.30871/jaba.v8i2.7763

Muhammad Zaikin Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia
Haliah Haliah Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia
Nirwana Nirwana Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia
Syamsuddin Syamsuddin Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia
Andi Kusumawati Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30871/jaba.v8i2.7763

Keywords: Student Interest, Professional Recognition, Job Considerations, Financial Rewards

Abstract

Public accountants are very important to increase the credibility and transparency of financial information. This study was conducted to analyze the impact of professional recognition and labor market considerations on student interest in a career as an accountant with financial rewards as moderation. The population of this study amounted to 220 active accounting students class of 2021 at Halu Oleo University. Using purposive sampling technique, obtained 205 people as research samples. The results of the analysis found that professional recognition and labor market considerations affect students' interest in a career as an accountant. As a moderator, financial rewards can strengthen the influence of professional recognition and labor market considerations on student interest in a career as an accountant.

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