METHODS

To get a practical and up-close view of what being an accountant is like, the researcher performed a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods of study. By using survey questionnaires she would be able to determine relevant data to the aspects of Accountancy.

In this study, the researcher created a questionnaire that will help her gather more information. The researcher sent her respondents an email to the respondents and waited for their reply. Afterwards, the respondents were requested to answer the survey questionnaire through Google Forms.  This survey was conducted to Accountants or CPAs who studied and practiced the profession, board passer or even non-passer. The respondents shall answer the questions honestly. The content of the survey gathered will be analyzed to support the research. 

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The researcher was able to accumulate 5 respondents. For the survey, the researcher asked specific basic questions like their Name, Age, Company and Position. And the following questions open-ended questions:

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1. What are your duties & responsibilities in a private company?

2. What can be your most challenging task in terms of your duties?

3. How did you cope up with that challenge?

4. What challenges did you encounter while studying the course BS Accountancy?

5. What studying skills & abilities did you gain while studying the course BS Accountancy?

6. What was your advantage when you were studying the course BS Accountancy?

7. Did you use that advantage while studying?        Yes                    No

8. Do I need to pass the CPa Board Exams to work as an Accountant? 
         Yes                    No

9. Why or why not?