ERIC Number: ED554052
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 118
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ISBN: 978-1-3031-3541-5
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Perceptions of High-School Principals' Preparedness for Their Financial Resposibilities
Stoskopf, Jack E., Jr.
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Edgewood College
This study examined high-school principals' perceptions of their preparedness for their financial responsibilities. The participants were high-school principals from the state of Wisconsin. Surveys were sent to 150 high-school principals who were members of the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA), Wisconsin's professional organization for school principals. Sixty-five (43.3%) principals completed the survey. The study examined high-school principals' perceptions of their preparedness in four financial areas; budget, financial management and accounting, internal controls, and financial accountability. Findings included a perceived lack of financial preparation and indicated that principals learn more about their financial responsibilities through on-the-job experiences. This study postulates five practical recommendations that may improve principal preparation programs and provide various financial staff development opportunities for high-school principals. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Principals, High Schools, Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Responsibility, Educational Finance, School Funds, Budgeting, Money Management, Accounting, Accountability, Leadership Training, Surveys
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Wisconsin
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