What Makes an Accountant? A Longitudinal Study of Students entering the Profession

Authors

Kari Joseph Olsen, Brigham Young University
Dr. Monte Swain, Brigham Young University

Keywords

accountant, personality types, interpersonal skills

College

Marriott School of Management

Department

Accountancy

Abstract

The goal of our project is to improve accounting education and career advisement for students. Our project has its roots in the growing demand in the accounting profession for people with dynamic analytical and interpersonal skills. We believe that through improved accounting courses and career advisement, BYU students in particular, will be better prepared to be successful in their chosen careers.

Recommended Citation

Olsen, Kari Joseph and Swain, Dr. Monte (2013) "What Makes an Accountant? A Longitudinal Study of Students entering the Profession," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2415.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2415