WORK OR WAIT? EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS VERSUS LICENSURE PURSUITS AMONG BSA STUDENTS

Abstract

For many students, navigating the transition from academic life to a professional career involves crucial decisions. The dilemma on choice is between immediate employment or pursuing a professional license after graduation which surely generates significant impact in terms of career pathing, profits and earnings, as well as personal growth and development. This study sought to explore the factors that influence the choices of 3^rd and 4^th year BS Accountancy students from Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion with regard to their employment decisions and licensure pursuits, whether to work or to wait? To best investigate the decision-making process, the study employed quantitative approach using a descriptive and correlational research designs. The validated and pilot-tested researcher-made survey questionnaires were distributed to a randomly sampled 113 from a total population of 156 students, using Yamane’s formula. Bourley’s proportional allocation technique was also employed ensure proportional data. The results revealed that financial standing and greater earning potential were major factors that highly influenced the students’ employment decisions and pursuits of licensure.  It also showed a significant relationship between the level of employment decisions and the degree of licensure pursuits. The findings of the study may then serve as a fundamental basis for BS Accountancy students to carefully consider numerous factors to make informed career decisions.