Awareness Levels of Accounting Expertise Areas among Students Taking an Accounting Course: A Case Study of Malatya Province
Abstract
Accounting courses are offered at associate, undergraduate, and graduate levels in many Turkish universities. The education students receive provides valuable knowledge for both the business world and academia. In recent years, the accounting profession has expanded beyond record keeping to include various areas of expertise. It is important to consider the level of awareness of these different areas of expertise as it can impact their professional choices and academic success. The study aims to evaluate the awareness levels of accounting specialisation areas among associate, undergraduate, and graduate students of İnönü University and Malatya Turgut Özal University who are taking accounting courses. The analysis of data obtained from 556 students using the questionnaire method revealed that students have a low level of awareness regarding specialisations in accounting. Significant differences in awareness were found based on gender, age, education level, prior accounting education in high school, career aspirations in accounting, and success in accounting courses. The study found that male students, students aged 26 and over, postgraduate students, students who received accounting education in high school, students who plan a career in accounting, and students who think they are successful in accounting courses have a higher awareness level than other students.
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