Factors Affecting Students' Choice Of Accounting Major: An Empirical Study At International University

Abstract

Accounting is trained at most universities in the field of economics, at International University, accounting has only been trained for the last 4 years. To find out what motivated students to choose accounting at school. Therefore, the objective of this study is to investigate and investigate the factors affecting the students' decision to choose accounting as a major during their four-year undergraduate studies at International University - Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City. Based on and database of previous studies of universities, this study references the factors and has been edited to suit the culture and conditions of the university as well as Vietnam. Four courses of students majoring in accounting from 2019-2023 are the subject of the study. The survey was conducted on the basis of a literature review. To collect these opinions, the survey was conducted for three weeks, a total of more than 100 samples were collected and the results of each sample were obtained by surveying selected subjects. The study uses quantitative methods to analyze the results. There are five hypotheses put forward in concluding that the influencing factors are: Past Achievements, Personal Interests, Job Prospect, Influence of Family Members and Peers and Media. Through analysis, the given factors almost coincide with the recommendations of students when recognizing and choosing accountants. In general, accounting is not a new profession in Vietnam and it is not difficult to make a choice, this study will be a reference for the school in its work of innovation and attracting students to the university. school of accounting.