FACTORS IMPACTING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF ACCOUNTING STUDENTS

Abstract

This study explores the factors impacting academic achievement of accounting students. Those who major in accounting need to plan their various activities in a manner that will ensure laudable performance in their college education. Analysis of data gathered from a predominantly White institution and a predominantly African-American institution help in furthering an understanding of the factors that affect academic performance.

Parents, students, universities, funding agencies, and the accounting profession need to be aware that course load, registering for more hours and dropping a course, and financial resources, were among the factors that significantly affects performance.