ERIC Number: EJ1036913
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Publication Date: 2014
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Employers' Perceptions of Online Accounting Education
Tabatabaei, Manouchehr; Solomon, Alison; Strickland, Emily; Metrejean, Eddie
American Journal of Distance Education, v28 n3 p196-206 2014
The main focus of this research is on perceptions of accounting employers of those individuals obtaining their accounting education online. An online survey of accounting professionals was conducted, and the findings suggest that a candidate with a traditional education is more suitable for employment than a candidate with an online education. Also, the reputation of the candidate's institution, as well as the candidate's grade point average and work experience, all have an impact on an employer's hiring decision. However, the perception of respondents is that online education is becoming more acceptable. Further, the online education experience of recruiters does not impact their hiring decisions.
Descriptors: Accounting, Business Administration Education, Online Courses, Electronic Learning, Employer Attitudes, Online Surveys, Preferences, Conventional Instruction, Intermode Differences, Reputation, Institutional Characteristics, Grade Point Average, Work Experience, Performance Factors, Personnel Selection, Selection Criteria, Job Skills
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Language: English
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