Abstract
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the residual influence that the early career experiences of accountants might have on careers in the field.Design/methodology/approach – The paper reviews semi‐structural interviews with former Arthur Andersen personnel.Findings – The paper finds that several years after departure from employment, accountants attribute much consequence to the training, value‐formation and interpersonal relationships of their work history.Research limitations/implications – The limitations of the research are the small sample size and restricted geographic area used in the paper.Originality/value – The paper: turns its attention to the relationship between organizational and professional socialization; suggests limits to career re‐training by subsequent employers; and identifies mid‐career personal resources of accountants.
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