Presenters: Risma Khusnul Qotimah, Marita Kusuma Wardani
Affiliation: UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta
Room: 9
ICIES News- At the 4th International Conference on Islamic Economics Studies (ICIES) 2024, researchers Risma Khusnul Qotimah and Marita Kusuma Wardani from UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta presented their study titled “Career Choice for Accounting Students Using Approach Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT).” The session, held in Room 9, offered valuable insights into the factors influencing career decisions among sharia accounting students.
The study aimed to delve into the Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) approach to understand the career choices of accounting students aspiring to become public accountants. The SCCT framework was examined through variables such as self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and career goals, testing their impact on students’ career decisions. Additionally, the research investigated how outcome expectations mediate the relationship between self-efficacy and career goals.
The population for this study consisted of sharia accounting students at UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta, specifically those who had completed auditing courses. Using a purposive sampling technique, the researchers selected a sample that fit these criteria. Data analysis was performed using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) technique with the assistance of the PLS 4.0 program.
Key findings from the study revealed that self-efficacy positively affects outcome expectations, which in turn positively influence career goals. Furthermore, outcome expectations were found to mediate the relationship between self-efficacy and career goals. Interestingly, self-efficacy alone did not have a direct impact on students’ career goals as public accountants.
The research provides significant contributions to the understanding of career choice dynamics among accounting students. It highlights the importance of fostering strong outcome expectations and self-efficacy to motivate students towards career goals in public accounting. These insights are valuable for educators and career advisors in guiding students through their professional development and career planning processes.
Qotimah and Wardani’s presentation emphasized the need for educational strategies that enhance students’ confidence and clarity about their career prospects, thereby supporting their aspirations to become public accountants. The findings offer practical implications for curriculum development and career counseling in accounting education.