Factors Associated with Student Performance in Advanced Accounting: An Empirical Study at a US Residential Public University

Abstract

This study examines some determinants of student performance in Advanced Accounting. Of the motivation factors studied (intended grade, intention to take the CPA exam, or attend graduate school) only the first has some association with student performance. Of the three distraction factors (job hours, job type, and course load) only the last has negative effect on student performance. Of the four selfperceived ability factors (Writing, Math, Reading, and Listening) only the last has some association with student performance. Finally, the grade in the pre-requisite Intermediate Accounting II course and overall GPA have significant associations with student performance.