INFLUENCING FACTORS ACCOUNTING GRADUATES IN CHOOSING OTHER ACCOUNTANT CAREER

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of professional training, personality, labor market considerations, financial rewards and the work environment on the choice of a career other than accountant for accounting alumni of ITS Mandala (d/h) STIE Mandala Jember. The population of this study were alumni of accounting batches 16, 17 and 18. The sample in this study was 52 people. The sampling technique used in this study was purposive sampling, in order to obtain a sample of 52 people from a total of 111 populations. The data collection method used in this study was by distributing questionnaires via the Google form. The data analysis method used is Multiple Linear Regression Analysis. The results of this study indicate that professional training, personality, financial rewards and work environment do not significantly influence the choice of a career other than accountant for ITS Mandala (d/h) STIE Mandala Jember Accounting alumni. Meanwhile, labor market considerations have a significant effect on career choices other than accountants for ITS Mandala (d/h) STIE Mandala Jember Accounting alumni.